Days off

[cakemama579]

Hi all. Just a quick question, wanting to know what you gals think.

DS is 2.5 and just started at a 5 day a week Montessori program. 1/2 days except once or twice a week he has to stay for the extended day. I am a full time student, but occassionaly have a day off during the week, especially on Fridays.

Last Friday I really wanted to keep my DS home with me, I MISS HIM! Before the beginning of the school year, DS stayed home with me full time. Now we are constantly on the go and I feel like I don't get to see much of him. It is agony.

DS loves his school time, but would it really be selfish of me if every once in a while I had him stay home with me so we could play? Or does that totally throw off the M rhythm to things. How irresponsible is it really? DH is frowning on it big time.

[kittykat2481]

I think, especially on a Friday, it's no big deal. It would be a special thing. And if it was a Monday or a Friday, it would just feel like the weekend. If it was, say a Wednesday, that might be a little harder. I'd go for it. Another option is to take him to school, go get a pedicure, and then pick him up early.

[pregnant@40]

Originally Posted by cakemama579

Hi all. Just a quick question, wanting to know what you gals think.

DS is 2.5 and just started at a 5 day a week Montessori program. 1/2 days except once or twice a week he has to stay for the extended day. I am a full time student, but occassionaly have a day off during the week, especially on Fridays.

Last Friday I really wanted to keep my DS home with me, I MISS HIM! Before the beginning of the school year, DS stayed home with me full time. Now we are constantly on the go and I feel like I don't get to see much of him. It is agony.

DS loves his school time, but would it really be selfish of me if every once in a while I had him stay home with me so we could play? Or does that totally throw off the M rhythm to things. How irresponsible is it really? DH is frowning on it big time.

He is only 2.5, still a baby. The kid needs/wants/benefits from his mom way more than school. If you have the choice, keep him w/ you on Fridays! Don't miss out on his childhood if you have another option.

[lach]

I don't think it's a big deal. But my DD cried on days when she didn't have school! So I'd just go with the flow and follow his signals.

[2lilsweetfoxes]

What I would do: drop him off at his school in the morning. Then, do your errands (such as grocery shopping or getting that pedicure or a date with your husband if he's off). And pick him up early.

Why is your husband against keeping him out every once and again--or would it be once a week? That since you are paying for it, you might as well use it?

[MCsMom]

We send my DD to a private school where we are essentially paying for full time and she is only going half time. Another vote for keep 'em home if you want to and he wants to, he is only 2.5.

[SomedayMom]

I would totally keep him out every once in a while if you are missing him. It's just preschool, so enjoy your days off while you can

I also used to pay for full time childcare when my boys were infants. I worked 2 days a week, but they only offered full time for infants (and I had a horrible nanny experience, so childcare was my way to go). The time with my babies was far more important than the time we were paying for.