Today is the first day of school in Albemarle. All of this talk about the first day of school has my anxiety levels about sending Mia to pre-school going from "yellow" to "red." We decided a few weeks ago to send her to pre-school - they just started a class for 2.5-year olds. It was a big decision for me; one that I thought about for months.
Since then, lots of things have been running through my mind. I'm worried about the first few weeks dropping her off with complete strangers and her being upset at me for leaving her there. She's a mommy's girl and especially wants me around people she doesn't know. I worry about someone being mean to her and her looking to me for comfort and me not being there; wanting something, e.g. kitty (her lovey) for comfort, and new teachers not being able to understand her; not having her needs met because teachers are dealing with eight other children; not having an adult with her 100% of the time to teach her right from wrong; etc. Up until this point, she's stayed with grandmas while I worked, so none of this crossed my mind. And, losing that little bit of control and not having me or one of the grandmas with her all of the time is causing me, you guessed it, some anxiety. (Do I sound like I need a Xanax?)
But, then I have to remind myself that it's only two mornings a week. And, that she's pretty outgoing and will do well once she adjusts. It will be good for her to be a little more independent and to learn how to fight her own battles. Still...it's a little scary.
I'm just trying to prep her for what's to come; to talk about school and how much fun it is and how it's just for kids - no mommies, no nanas, no mimis and no daddies. She starts on the 8th - I'll let you know how it goes. Until then, I might get that Xanax prescription filled :)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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mb - same here!!! stella starts sept 15, two mornings a week. has only been with grandmas up to this point. we talk about it and she says "no school, mama stay." yikes!! but i know she'll love it and greatly benefit from it. can we cry on the phone to each other after the drop off? haha!
MB - She will love it!!! I had MAJOR anxiety about Sydney going and it has been so, so good for her. She loves school and claps when we pull up. Mia will love her new friends, her teachers and all the cool things they do there. And you'll be fine too!!!! The first morning or two is hard, but it gets easier once you see how much they love it. Good luck!
Mia will do great!! They are always ready for the next step before we are. It takes a little while for moms to catch up at each milestone. My most recent milestone was the "omg, my baby is driving off all by herself" one. talking about scary!!!
Thanks guys for the stories/advice. I need all that I can get!
Jenny - you have my number. Call me. I'll be a mess that first morning.
If I know Mia well enough, she'll do great with pre-school. She will be class clown before you know it! It will be good for her in the long run, just keep that in mind.
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