tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post7040646536536110236..comments2024-03-26T09:26:29.609-07:00Comments on Do They Have Salsa in China?: Wahoooooo, the graduation party was a huge success!M3http://www.blogger.com/profile/13775708069296721624noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-35160852507806414032011-06-28T16:16:50.469-07:002011-06-28T16:16:50.469-07:00Hi M3 - thanks for the replies! Sorry, keep forge...Hi M3 - thanks for the replies! Sorry, keep forgetting to type my name - Dawn. Never imagined this was something I'd worry about (since I was always the youngest in my class). On the flip side my other daughter's birthday puts her more in the middle of the pack and being the 2nd child, she was extremely bored her first year of pre-school - we'll see what happens going forward. Enjoy your summer, DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-68212265203426101512011-06-28T15:31:33.795-07:002011-06-28T15:31:33.795-07:00Hi anon,
It's a hard one, that's for sur...Hi anon, <br /><br />It's a hard one, that's for sure. And I think as a parent you ALWAYS worry that you've made the wrong choice. Yes I do see a difference between Ro and Ree and the kiddos who were held back, but I'm not sure it's a bad difference. Hard to explain in writing I guess. We had a really young kindergarten class this year, with 5 birthdays after the girls', which surprised me and probably changes the way I look at it. And sometimes it seemed like the couple of older kids felt a little left out or bored or something. Anyhow, Ro and Ree were so ready academically (and can be stunningly "creative" - and not in a good way - when they're bored) that we were afraid to hold them back a year for fear that they'd be bored out of their minds and use their twin powers to create chaos in the classroom. Again, who knows if we were right or wrong - the social factor was/is the one I'm watching. Being twins does give them a little extra confidence, and maybe if there were only one of them we would have chosen an extra year of confidence-building. Again, hard to say. We had a little extra insight because my mom ran kindergarten admission testing for a local school for 20 years. And she told us emphatically (over and over, heh heh) that the girls were ready in all areas. You know I still worried though.<br /><br />PS: What's your name by the way? I feel funny typing a big response to "anon". :-)M3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13775708069296721624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-44956976878081239352011-06-28T09:27:48.670-07:002011-06-28T09:27:48.670-07:00Hi M3,
Yes, academically my daughter is in general...Hi M3,<br />Yes, academically my daughter is in general doing fine. Socially I do see a difference between the girls who are almost a year older than her (held back or barely missed cut-off). Have you noticed any differences or does it help having them together? Sometimes my daughters say they wish they were twins so they could be together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-48159134764264280392011-06-28T08:14:23.835-07:002011-06-28T08:14:23.835-07:00Hi, we're going to send them to 1st grade. (Ou...Hi, we're going to send them to 1st grade. (Our cutoff is Dec 2) We went back and forth for the kindergarten decision, then finally decided to send them as 4-turning-5-year-olds and keep a watchful eye on everything. Who knows though, really! We might regret it later or we might think everything turned out fine. No telling. I know they'll be fine academically, I was just worried about socially.M3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13775708069296721624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-74181288380641630792011-06-28T03:39:34.383-07:002011-06-28T03:39:34.383-07:00Awesome party (as usual!)!! Now that they have co...Awesome party (as usual!)!! Now that they have completed kindergarten, what are your thoughts on sending them per cut-off guidelines rather than holding them back? We sent our young daughter on time too and she just completed 1st grade but sometimes I still wonder about what if we held her back like the majority of parents these days?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-56236268352573056592011-06-21T17:13:21.996-07:002011-06-21T17:13:21.996-07:00Wow. What an amazing party! You are such an inspir...Wow. What an amazing party! You are such an inspiration. Love all the details. Especially the cap and gowns. So so cute.Maci Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506178512279029315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-92169987333118539852011-06-14T18:25:05.553-07:002011-06-14T18:25:05.553-07:00Completely blown away M3!!! You went above and be...Completely blown away M3!!! You went above and beyond..... you left no detail untouched!! I think you will definitely be getting the "classroom mom" vote by all of the girls classmates next year!!<br /><br />Seriously, if you are looking for something to keep you busy while the girls are in school. Party Planner Extraordinaire:))) Love the photos and the video....thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Also wanted to say thanks for your travel advice. Now I know a few things I can do next time I have to leave:) The girls loved your suggestions, it was just a little too late since I was already in the air when that posted!<br /><br />Have a great week.....enjoy your summer~<br /><br />xoxo,<br /><br />LisaHalf Gaelic, Half Garlic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17227046808604837073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-13306742908640042932011-06-14T13:05:36.520-07:002011-06-14T13:05:36.520-07:00WOW THIS IS AMAZING! IM SORRY YOUR SCHOOL DIDNT HA...WOW THIS IS AMAZING! IM SORRY YOUR SCHOOL DIDNT HAVE A GRADUATION,BUT WHAT MEMORIES YOU MADE!!!!andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599823501678706998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-44494461375636195712011-06-14T08:09:26.845-07:002011-06-14T08:09:26.845-07:00Amazing M3!! Looks like a great memory made for a...Amazing M3!! Looks like a great memory made for all!! Those families will remember that day forever!Kaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473905322257543749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-20273305341972584652011-06-13T13:20:00.798-07:002011-06-13T13:20:00.798-07:00All those parents are crossing their fingers so th...All those parents are crossing their fingers so that their kid can be in your daughters' class again next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-116500522498797802011-06-13T10:21:36.063-07:002011-06-13T10:21:36.063-07:00Woohoo!!! What an AWESOME idea and I know somethi...Woohoo!!! What an AWESOME idea and I know something the kiddos and their parents won't forget for a very, very long time. Probably never!!<br /><br />Congrats Ro and Ree!! Welcome to Grade 1!!!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-92180912951792202962011-06-13T08:56:41.469-07:002011-06-13T08:56:41.469-07:00What an insanely awesome event! I would never have...What an insanely awesome event! I would never have the courage to even dream of planning something like that in my yard (not that it could even hold that many people!). I wan wondering where everyone would park, but you did mention folks were able to walk over. So happy the weather cooperated for your amazing celebration!<br />~KellyMrs. Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890646358518004696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-49740629791081086612011-06-13T02:52:04.919-07:002011-06-13T02:52:04.919-07:00This is just awesome! What's your address agai...This is just awesome! What's your address again? I'm moving to your neighborhood ; ) . This was a great idea!Sharonhttp://www.sharoncovert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-63854415747419598152011-06-12T15:44:23.372-07:002011-06-12T15:44:23.372-07:00Another fabu party at the Salsa home, wow!! Very ...Another fabu party at the Salsa home, wow!! Very fun and I'm sure it will be long remembered. Congrats to the graduates.Lisa~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02632507779742615043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-14837832085266906732011-06-12T13:57:50.182-07:002011-06-12T13:57:50.182-07:00Okay phew! I agree with everyone else then!!!Okay phew! I agree with everyone else then!!!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13625059695176151355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-14951347439173105312011-06-12T13:38:04.518-07:002011-06-12T13:38:04.518-07:00What a fantastic day you guys must have had! Way t...What a fantastic day you guys must have had! Way to go Mom's and Dad's on making the kiddo's exit from Kindergarten so grand!! Love the party theme and ideas!!!<br /><br />Love yall,<br />Cousin TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-66322087125312873232011-06-12T13:15:18.567-07:002011-06-12T13:15:18.567-07:00WOW. You are A.mazing. You have set the bar crazy ...WOW. You are A.mazing. You have set the bar crazy high, too :)<br />What a fantastic day for your girls - I am sure they'll never forget it!Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929186829748543826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-25991896148207242182011-06-12T11:27:40.576-07:002011-06-12T11:27:40.576-07:00I second the "Mom of the Year!" Holy cow...I second the "Mom of the Year!" Holy cow what an undertaking! I'm not sure I would be bold enough to have more than 20 kindergarteners and their parents over much less graduate them. You rock!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-85169689397090136662011-06-12T10:56:29.257-07:002011-06-12T10:56:29.257-07:00You are leading in the "Mom of the Year"...You are leading in the "Mom of the Year" Award ya know!! Seriously, this rocks!Juliahttp://www.julialaine.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-40263937733650395942011-06-12T10:25:48.711-07:002011-06-12T10:25:48.711-07:00Ok, I think you should be a teacher or maybe a par...Ok, I think you should be a teacher or maybe a party coordinator. Wonderful job! I wanted to do something for Emma but my backyard is still under-construction, very sad.<br />This is the first time I could post something, somehow it wasn't letting me anymore.Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-37969566668645274282011-06-12T09:49:58.815-07:002011-06-12T09:49:58.815-07:00wow...that is the best party ever.wow...that is the best party ever.shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054790889751068095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-44256505798274304772011-06-12T09:28:51.843-07:002011-06-12T09:28:51.843-07:00Your generosity, in giving for the class and in sh...Your generosity, in giving for the class and in sharing your ideas, is admirable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-12707861187529960112011-06-12T08:23:32.239-07:002011-06-12T08:23:32.239-07:00Mmmmm... I'm betting the Salsa house will be p...Mmmmm... I'm betting the Salsa house will be party central for many years to come! M3,that was an amazing celebration you put together and hosted. Everyone will always remember it with smiles and tears. You made a wonderful memory!Grammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06010489903569968785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-46703148103011585732011-06-12T08:20:11.318-07:002011-06-12T08:20:11.318-07:00Samantha: The graduation was a Thursday, right aft...Samantha: The graduation was a Thursday, right after our early day of school. School got out for the day, and everyone walked over to our house. Oh my gosh we would never ask a teacher to do anything on a weekend (except maybe drink a mimosa, heh!).M3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13775708069296721624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11218937.post-66417196630991838522011-06-12T08:17:25.592-07:002011-06-12T08:17:25.592-07:00WOO HOOO!! So much fun! Congrats to Ro and Ree and...WOO HOOO!! So much fun! Congrats to Ro and Ree and Mama too!! Who can believe we have 1st graders now!Kristinanoreply@blogger.com