[FourAndDone]

I don't post a lot but need some advice from you seasoned moms and dads. My two oldest sons started all day kindergarten two weeks ago. They are definitely intellectually and socially ready for kindergarten, but I have serious doubts that they are physically ready.

Since school began I have two of the whiniest, defiant, screaming, crying, whiney, defiant (and oh by the way, did I mention whiney and defiant) children I have ever met! I know they are just tired. I put them to bed at 7:30 and they get up about 6:10. I put them to bed, but I can't make them sleep.

I am seriously considering taking them out and waiting until next year. My household can't take much more. My middle son is the worst, but he has always needed more sleep than the other one.

Any advice? I tried calling one of their teachers last night but nobody was home. I am at the end of my rope and someone is in tears every night. Not to mention my 3 year old who is pretty much being neglected but is a real trooper. BTW I am a single mom.

Thanks

Diane - Adoptive mom to 3 little boys, 2 from Guat one from Russia.