Hello to All, My grand daughter will be starting school this fall and am wondering what a parent needs to do to ensure that their child is making progress and getting the attention they need? School is scary for me...it is a sign our baby is growing up, and you dont have the oversight and the assurance that their needs are being met..are their signs that we should look for? Occaisional vists, unannounced? Are there milestones...or pebbles we should be looking for? I know, I have alot of questions..but 3 seems so young to be sending these children off to school...Garnett walks, but is sometimes unsteady on her feet...she has always been such a happy baby and now young child, so I hate for anything to change that. Any suggestions for the teachers, my daughter, myself would be a great help. Mary Lewis Grandmother of Garnett
By the way Kathy, I sure miss your input and assistance with all of these families...hugs to all and hope you are all well.
I can remember how hard it was to put Stacie on the school bus when she was only 3. I wrote a poem called "Fly Away Little Sparrow".
Fly away, my little sparrow Away from my arms But please come back-- You've always been my baby.
If my eyes could see for you I'd see only what is lovely If my legs could walk for you I'd climb the highest mountain If my lips could talk for you I would sing joyously and forever.
I want to put my arms around you and never let you go, To protect you from all that is Wrong with the world And to shut out the ignorance and prejudice of those who do not understand.
If I could be your wings, I'd soar and I'd never have to cry anymore. If these things I could do Perhaps life would be easier.
But you must fly, my little sparrow. I cannot do these for you, Much as I want. You must go from my arms To join the world, Hold another's hand and be guided If you are to prosper. And I'll wait for you to return To my arms -- Because you'll always be my baby.