"At this point, we have no spaces available for 2nd grade. We are fully aware of the sibling relationship, however, if there is no space we are unable to admit even siblings. You will be notified as soon as this changes and if we are able to offer you a spot for Benjamin"
Gut punch! But then Marty reminded me that this is their school policy and basically the same thing that they told us about both kids just two weeks ago... but then Josie was accepted. He also reminded me that they didn't necessarily shut us down and our position is the same today as it was yesterday. They "are always full and when there is a space they will let us know" and there just isn't space...yet.
I have been praying and trying to do a lot of positive self talk! We really set up our entire trip and year around the kids getting into this particular school. I keep reminding myself that he is now the VERY top tier of priority for being accepted. He moves up one notch from just having 2 American parents to also have a sibling that will be attending. Only an American diplomat's child entering the 2nd grade would be accepted before him.
I also reminded myself that even though we are 99.9% certain we are moving to Germany, I had not yet unenrolled our kids from their Seattle Public School. I was hanging on to those spots for what? Because it was scary and sad to give up a hard fought spot at an incredible school! Because I love our school and didn't want it to be so final. Because what if Benjamin doesn't get accepted to JFK? Then, what? I would have him attend his local Seattle school, Fairmount Park? No, of course I wouldn't. So after coming to grips with saying goodbye to a WONDERFUL school, I unenrolled both kids today. I kind of figured I had to let go in order to receive. And either way we will be fine. We have weathered much tougher things and will probably face even tougher things in the future. So, suck it up. Things will be fine. Right?
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