Ok, it's happened!!
My baby and I made it through her first day of preschool with tears shed by both of us.
As part of the Up to 3 program Kambri just started the transitional preschool that she will go to now until she turns 3 and will then start the district preschool.
We've been preparing ourselves for this preschool and have anticipated that it was going to be a bit of a struggle. Kambri is very clingy to me and has not been able to adjust with separation from me with anyone other than family up until this point.
It has made it near impossible to take her to nursery at church and leave her and has just really concerned us quite a bit with her all the way around.
This is definitely going to be a huge stretch for her and I'm anxious to see the improvement and growth in her.
We've really been talking it up with her about how much fun school will be and how in the fall she'll get to ride the bus! She has seemed excited for school and is also very excited for the bus that she will get to ride for the district preschool; although I'm not sure how I feel about that.
She's still so little, and yes, I'm having troubles letting go of my baby.
Before:
This is Kambri playing at the sensory table just moments before Hollie and I left. She started crying immediately as I was walking out the door and they closed the door behind me and I could hear her crying all the way out of the building. So of course, by the time I reached the car I completely lost it and started bawling. It was so hard because I know that she needs this to progress, but I felt like such an awful mom for leaving her and again because 'she's still so young'. There is most definitely something about your baby growing up on you that tears at your heart.
My baby and I made it through her first day of preschool with tears shed by both of us.
As part of the Up to 3 program Kambri just started the transitional preschool that she will go to now until she turns 3 and will then start the district preschool.
We've been preparing ourselves for this preschool and have anticipated that it was going to be a bit of a struggle. Kambri is very clingy to me and has not been able to adjust with separation from me with anyone other than family up until this point.
It has made it near impossible to take her to nursery at church and leave her and has just really concerned us quite a bit with her all the way around.
This is definitely going to be a huge stretch for her and I'm anxious to see the improvement and growth in her.
We've really been talking it up with her about how much fun school will be and how in the fall she'll get to ride the bus! She has seemed excited for school and is also very excited for the bus that she will get to ride for the district preschool; although I'm not sure how I feel about that.
She's still so little, and yes, I'm having troubles letting go of my baby.
Before:
This is Kambri playing at the sensory table just moments before Hollie and I left. She started crying immediately as I was walking out the door and they closed the door behind me and I could hear her crying all the way out of the building. So of course, by the time I reached the car I completely lost it and started bawling. It was so hard because I know that she needs this to progress, but I felt like such an awful mom for leaving her and again because 'she's still so young'. There is most definitely something about your baby growing up on you that tears at your heart.
To my surprise when I got there to pick her up, they said she only cried for about 10 minutes. Her teacher said that she wimpered a bit here and there and was withdrawn from the other kids, but she did SOOOO much better than any of us had anticipated. I was so proud of her!
After:
She seemed so grown-up coming out of her school and as we were reaching the doors to go outside I realized I needed to ask her coordinator a question and so we turned back around and she said, "play?!" with a big ole smile. Definitely progress!!!
Kambri and Mom survived the day!!!
9 comments:
Oh my goodness! I nearly cried just seeing these pictures of my little Kami! But remember Kell - yes, she is your baby so you hold onto her just a little tighter. But she's not even 3 years old yet. That is still incredibly young to be 'letting go' of your kid to go to preschool. So all in all, I say you're one tough mommy! I wouldn't have made it TO preschool without crying I'm afraid. :) So good job!
What days does she have school?
I am glad things went better than you planned! It doesn't make it any easier to leave your child when they are crying for you...but at least you know you are doing the right thing! Hang in there....eventually it will become a little easier...right??
YEAH you both survived....Hang in there....it'll get easier I'm sure. Just be proud of how good she did :)
How exciting for you! That's so neat that she did so well. Hang in there!
Oh Kellie! Your post brought back so many memories! Both of my boys were in the Up to 3 program! What teacher did you get? Dont fret! My Spencer cried and cried the whole time for the first couple of weeks. Then he would cry for the first 20 mins until he started Kindergarten. He hated being away from me. Hated preschool and daycare! I feel your pain but it does get easier! For both of you! I love you and I wish we could talk! We have so much in common!
Kelli,
I am so glad that she did good! It is hard letting go of your last baby! Cannon will be going to preschool this year and I am excited to have the time to myself, but I am also sad that this is my last baby I get to send!
Wow that has got to be hard! I thought it was bad when your kid gets shots and you have to hear them cry for a minute:) I am glad she & you did so well! Good luck.
what the hell. swimming lessons, preschool? what else have you neglected to tell me?! :(
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