As most of you know we decided to start Arden in preschool in June because didn't want to ship her off in September when she is just getting a brother. too much transition. I had her lunch packed in her new Madagascar lunchbox. She had her bath last night. I have been trying to mentally prepare. As we pulled into the parking lot this morning she got anxious and said I think I want to go home. She got over it when the kids started running around outside--she thought that looked like fun. She showed her teacher her new lunchbox and they seems so nice. Miss Claudia and Miss Julie. She immediately went to play with some of her new classmates and I had to call her back over to give me a kiss. Obviously she is the only one that has never been left besides to go to Sunday school. Never more than an hour. I barely made it out of the class room before I could feel tears stinging....by the time I made it to the parking lot I was full on crying. I know these other moms think I am a complete baby. I had to put on my huge bug sunglasses to ensure that no one could see how stupid I look. Did I mention that I didn't know that Chelsea had bought me non-waterproof mascara and eyeliner. I look like a monster. Cried all the way to work thinking what if she has to go potty and doesn't tell them? what if it embarrasses her that they have to take her to potty? What if she doesn't eat her lunch? What if she cries for me after a couple hours? I forgot her sunscreen this morning--what if she gets a sunburn? What if she doesn't like it? What if she has a "mean girl" in her class--I saw one with potential outside while we were waiting? What if she doesn't share? What if she is the "mean girl"? OH------I have to stop.
Anyway, I am sure she will be fine and not even want me to pick her up today--which will make me cry again.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
1st day of preschool
Posted by Christy C Beach at 6:37 AM
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Bless your heart. I know I would be the exact same. That is a HUGE transition for her. I hope she has a fantastic time and everything goes super smooth!
First of all, good for you! She needs this just as much as you do.It will be so beneficial for her socially,too. And second, any mother who says she didn't get weepy eyed at leaving her child with strangers for the first time is LYING or has no heart!It's tough! I definitely had seperation anxiety and on occasion, I still do.They're our babies and the mothers in us just want to protect, nurture and raise them ourselves.So its a little scary when we have to trust others with that responsibility. Have no fear...it gets better!
There was a mean girl in Ellie's class at Kindergarten that called her names (Hamburger Meat for one.) Well, turns out the poor girl just doesn't have a great home life. I talked to Ellie about mean kids and why they might be mean and at the end of the year they're friends. Of course, it's not a girl I want her hanging out with, but at least she's overcome that situation and maybe can be a positive influence for her.
Good for you! Next week you'll be wondering why you were so upset when Arden is loving school and all her new friends!!
Good decision on sending her now and not shipping her off when Brother gets here :-)
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