tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post2720925556220074635..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: why montessoriThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-75460618820808402712008-05-21T14:38:00.000-05:002008-05-21T14:38:00.000-05:00My son's are in Montessori daycare/preschool & we ...My son's are in Montessori daycare/preschool & we LOVE it. I work FT outside of the home so they're there from 8-5. Cost? 28,000 per year total...HOLY SHINOLY but it's worth it. NICE environment, very positive & fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-9690252734202833492008-05-13T07:11:00.000-05:002008-05-13T07:11:00.000-05:00Jen- We decided to make the plunge too. This was a...Jen- We decided to make the plunge too. This was a very well writte explanation that I plan to send to my curious friends and family. :-)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903375700915031290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-80410885025470054122008-05-10T22:42:00.000-05:002008-05-10T22:42:00.000-05:00I would just like to warn you to not get your hope...I would just like to warn you to not get your hopes up too high about it improving their behavior at home. Three kids, then the triplets, killed my hopes in that from the time the first went off to school. But preschool was awesome for them in so many ways, too. Hopefully it will be different for yours, anyway! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-16691630563005323622008-05-10T00:31:00.000-05:002008-05-10T00:31:00.000-05:00You have confirmed my decision to place DJ in pres...You have confirmed my decision to place DJ in preschool. Thank you for writing this.*Tanyetta*https://www.blogger.com/profile/14339189484151758472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-16741866479043918092008-05-08T19:23:00.000-05:002008-05-08T19:23:00.000-05:00Beautiful Post Jen. I see I am not the only one m...Beautiful Post Jen. I see I am not the only one moved to say that.<BR/><BR/>Jessica (fellow Montessori devotee)jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16316464685609805737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-58549898053032899852008-05-08T16:37:00.000-05:002008-05-08T16:37:00.000-05:00You really do express yourself well ... you know t...You really do express yourself well ... you know that yes?<BR/><BR/>I am so glad that you feel peaceful about your decision. It sounds like a great decision to me.<BR/><BR/>And I think that it's the time AWAY from our kids that helps us retain our grasp on our own personal sanity, making us better moms.Wendsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651081249568327791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-65051498090450682022008-05-08T11:11:00.000-05:002008-05-08T11:11:00.000-05:00Hi Jen, it's been so long since I've read your blo...Hi Jen, it's been so long since I've read your blog! How I've missed listening to another mom! For the past 2+ years they've been taken care of at home by a nanny. I didn't like how they interacted with other children because they just wouldn't speak to them or even try to play with them. They just stuck together and clung to each other for dear life. My boys started at a little christian school back in march. We went about 1 1/2 months of back to back sicknesses but now, they are having a blast, everyone is healthy, and I LOVE their school. You're going to love it! Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-34273409858115746642008-05-08T09:54:00.000-05:002008-05-08T09:54:00.000-05:00yay! I'm glad you are at peace with your decision...yay! I'm glad you are at peace with your decision. Peanut has thrived in the Montessori environment and BB has had me one-on-one weekday mornings. <BR/><BR/>The first two weeks will be an adjustment but I think your kids will love it and Henry will have alone time with you and/or Charlie.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04490578614214219045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-38797285322670315382008-05-08T09:12:00.000-05:002008-05-08T09:12:00.000-05:00I think they are going to love it, Jen. I think y...I think they are going to love it, Jen. I think you are ALL going to love it!Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-16483177336324976572008-05-08T07:57:00.000-05:002008-05-08T07:57:00.000-05:00A-MEN! I find it impossible to be the mommmy I *wa...A-MEN! I find it impossible to be the mommmy I *want* to be with less than you've taken on. I can't imagine how you do as much as you do!Amanda @ www.kiddio.orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13102052872110352811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-46825357510133178402008-05-08T07:17:00.000-05:002008-05-08T07:17:00.000-05:00Jen -- I'm a regular reader, but an infrequent com...Jen -- I'm a regular reader, but an infrequent commenter. But I had to pipe up here because I have recently decided to send my two boys to a Montessori school in the fall and am SO excited about it. <BR/><BR/>My sons were forced into day care when I had to return to work (husband left, took all the money...long story) and I have hated every single day that I have had to take them there.<BR/><BR/>But when I think of September and taking them to the Montessori school, I break out into a smile. I know it is going to be so good for them, for all the reasons you describe.<BR/><BR/>Interestingly, however, is that the cost of the two of them attending a Montessori school will be cheaper than what I'm paying at the 'academy' (really a day care) now. We live in the DC metro area.<BR/><BR/>You will treasure those morning hours with Henry and everyone will have better afternoons because they have had a break from each other and you've had a break from them!<BR/><BR/>Go Montessori!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-8163853429559826362008-05-08T05:34:00.000-05:002008-05-08T05:34:00.000-05:00I'm way ahead of myself, but I'm really looking fo...I'm way ahead of myself, but I'm really looking forward to sending my kids to Montessori (um, 2.5 years from now!). While I really enjoy being at home with them, I know that my patience and creative abilities are limited. And I love the way that Montessori teaches, above all, a love for learning.<BR/><BR/>It does not go unnoticed, however, that they don't post tuition on their websites... I'll make sure I'm sitting down when they tell me.Liz Jimenezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113299527583609272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-53847767495085135872008-05-08T05:00:00.000-05:002008-05-08T05:00:00.000-05:00You put it so wonderfully, so eloquently. Living i...You put it so wonderfully, so eloquently. Living in the Goldfields of West Australia (otherwise known as Nowhere Near Anything) makes it impossible for me to send my child to Montessori...so I am very envious that you have the chance. <BR/><BR/>Those three hours will mean that the rest of the hours you spend with your children will be much more fruitful, much more satisfying. And those three hours will be so wonderful for the kids too!!!Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15672409038206496330noreply@blogger.com