Decisions Decisions

On Wednesday Remie Sr and I went to the Kindergarten Open House at our local public elementary school. I sat in the back of the room, clenched onto Remie's hand, trying to hold back my tears that my baby is going to kindergarten! We listened to the principal talk about the school and everything it offered. We met the kindergarten teachers and we toured the building. We were happy with everything we saw but we still had to make the choice whether we send our precious darlings to public, private or charter schools.

After much thought and contemplation we decided to send our children to the public school, Havel Elementary. Havel offers great education, specials and extra curricular activities. It was clear that Havel was the best fit for our family.

I was still a little bit anxious and unsure that we made the right decision so yesterday I decided to take Remie David to Havel to see what he thought. We pretended like our mini van was the school bus and we drove over to his school. Remie jumped out of the car and told me that he would see me after school. Of course I didnt leave him there but it was fun to pretend. As we walked into the school office I noticed a teacher making copies. I recognized her as my neighbor with all the kids! (If you are friends with me on facebook, you will know exactly what neighbor I am talking about!) She recognized me too and although we have never talked, she gave me a big hug and welcomed our family to the school. We talked for a few minutes and she made me more and more comfortable with our decision to send Remie to that school. Then I took Remie for a tour around the school. I took him into the room that was my kindergarten class 25+ years ago. It brought back so many memories! I remembered meeting my friend Theresa (whom I am still friends with today), sharing kleenx with Theresa, show and tell and Theresa's clown birthday cupcakes! Remie was glowing as he looked around the classroom and got excited about all the fun he was going to have. I showed him the rest of the school and peaked into a room that labeled "Mrs. Burton's Class". My heart stopped as I remembered Mrs Burton from when I was in elementary school. She was never my teacher but she was a huge source of support for my mother, sister and I when my dad was going through cancer treatments. Mrs. Burton was working with a student so I decided not to inturupt her besides that, I was a little scared that she wouldn't remember me. Maybe next time. We left the building and Remie was on cloud 9! I have never seen him so excited about the future!

I truly believe that God was with us yesterday when we went to Havel. He knew how nervous/anxious/scared I was to send Remie to school and I know that He put those women in my path to let me know that regardless of what school we send our children to that He will keep them safe and guide their ways! I am at complete peace with our decision now and I look forward to watching my little guy blossom.