Toolio was fat: School; seriously

Been thinking about the whole "alternative curriculum" for Bubby's elementary school decision...

I'm leaning towards "no" right now. Not sure why. Maybe I felt the group there was a little too crunchy or that this group is for the kids that don't fit in anywhere else.

Sure, Bubby is bright (aren't all our the kids the smartest ones ever?!), but I don't want him to be singled out for being in this class. I want him to feel like he's part of the crowd. Like he fits in. Maybe fits in so well that he becomes a leader of said crowd...maybe.

We all know it's wonderful to be unique and different and really stand out. But in elementary school? I wanted nothing more than to be like everyone else. I didn't want anyone knowing we were Buddhist or bought all generic groceries or ever come to my house - which was a condo (at a complex where I met my very best friend ever in life) and not a house like everyone else. Not because I thought these things were bad, but because they were different.

In my experience the different kids get teased, or at least they get ignored. Nearly as bad for an attention craver like me. Then there's Hubby - who as teased quite a bit for being The Skinny Guy. Now I digress, and teasing will happen no matter what...but still. Why offer the opportunity?

Then again, the kids on this program might be the stars, right? And maybe it's only important to me to be the star, but Bub's and I aren't so different. Or maybe I'm just finding it easier to relate to a 4-year-old these days....Oy vey~

Either way, I'll talk to some neighborhood kids and see what they think about this program. I'll also go observe some classes on both sides and then make a decision. Does it seem like I'm worrying a little too much about school right now? Sometimes it feels like this to me...

On a related note - I have been nominated by several members of the Board at our current school to become President for next year. Moi?! President of the Board of preschool. Pre. School.

There will be elections in 2 weeks. Goldfish will be a-flyin' if I don't win.

Ciao~