Do you think it's possible to tell if your kid will be the weird one in school? While touring a preschool Felix inspired a few odd looks from the other children.
The preschool was lovely and I'll probably send my kids there. It's near my house and affordable. The curriculum is play based. In fact it appeared that's all the 3 year olds do. And they focus on social skills. I like that. My kid could use some social skill help. Instead of saying hi to the other children he leaned in and meowed - he is Felix the Cat.
Walking to our coats one of the 4 year old girls walked up to us and asked, "Why was she covering her ears while we were singing?" I didn't really know how to reply. First Felix is a boy - I can't believe you can't tell with his long hair and purple cat shirt. I told her that sometimes when he's uncomfortable he covers his ears. The little girl then asked a clarifying questions, "is that a girl or a boy?" I'm pretty sure Felix meowed at her.
One of the 3 year old girls advised me that Felix should get a short hair cut. Well honey, would you like to take this little monster for the haircut? Because I sure as hell don't want to.
At this point in time Felix gives zero fucks. About most things. Most of the time he seems to be oblivious with what the other children are doing. There's nothing wrong with him he just doesn't care what you think. If I believed in God I would pray that Felix continues to give zero fucks for his entire life. I wish I gave less fucks.
But I worry because I'm his mom - and I have a lot of anxiety. I want him to have friends and...honestly, fit in. I can't believe that's what it is. I want him to fit in. I don't want him to be a little minion and mindlessly follow the pack. I want him to give zero fucks and be himself and have the other kids like him. Is that too much to ask?
Ugh. I hate school already.