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[quote=Anonymous][quote=sbenjams]Yes I am still considering my state school but would prefer to not stress about that option until I have received a response. I have searched via Google and HUD site but I haven't gotten any leads on places within NW area. My hope was to get positive advice from mothers in the area with more internal insight.

I understand the path ahead is difficult and I appreciate you putting that difficulty in perspective. [b]BUT if you can remember anything positive or resourceful about your experience I would greatly appreciate that.[/b][b][/quote]

The positives?

Let's see...

#1. [b]It CAN be done![/b] I did it!

#2. [b]I was able to schedule my classes around DC's schedule[/b] which meant that I could drop off/pick up, and chances were better with a school schedule (vs. work) that I'd be available to pick her up early if the school called saying she was sick. You don't have the flexibility of crafting your own schedule around your kids' with a 9-5.

#3. [b]During those early years you get to know the families of your children's schoolmates[/b]. (Those are the days when you must stick around at the birthday parties instead of simply dropping them off and leaving.  And you seem the same people at every birthday party.) So as you get to know the other parents, you'll find people you trust to keep DC for a few hours after school.

During my 2nd semester I had an evening class. By that time DC and I'd grown very close to the parents of a little girl in her class. They picked DD up and took her home on those nights, fed her and I picked her up from their house after class.

#4. [b]Younger kids have earlier bedtimes which means plenty of time to read or study (and often with a glass of wine) after they've gone off to sleep[/b].

#5. [b]Money will be tight but younger kids are easily entertained with free activities.[/b] The public library is full of fun activities and story times for kids. And you're in an amazing area like DC with tons of museums, parks, etc. Some are free on certain days. Every Saturday DC and I headed to the park and library. I still cherish those time. :cry:

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