Since Sissy is home from school, Mommy has the luxury of taking Kylie to school everyday all be her self.
Sissy has been getting up early everyday and watching Bella & Jaxson (including changing and feeding them breakfast). Soon Sissy will be going back to school and in preparation for this we have been getting Kylie used to walking in to school by her self.
Last year in pre-k Kylie didn't want to walk to class by herself.
I thought that might be a problem this year.
For the first week of School I slowly got her used to walking by her self.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday I walked her to her class.
On Thursday I walked her to the end of the first hall, gave her a kiss and sent her down the second hall by herself, when she got to the door she turned around and waved, I watched her walk into her class.
Friday I walked her to the Middle of the second hall, when she got to the corner, she turned and waved, I waited a few minutes and went down the hall and peeked around to see her walk into her classroom.
On Monday I didn't even sign in, I walked her to the door of the school and sent her on her way, then I peeked down the hall to make sure she kept going.
On Tuesday I pulled up to the carpool drop off and the older kids in school with the bright yellow reflective jackets opened my door, Kylie hopped out and went on her way to school.
I drove away slowly making sure I could see her walk in the front door of the school.
Today I did the same.
Sounds easy right? Everyday I watched her walk away, I feel a panic attack coming on.
My belly drops every time she would turn and smile and give me a wave.
So as everyone calls and says "How's Kylie doing in kindergarten?"
The answer is; she's doing great!
Momma is having a hard time letting her go.
This picture is on our second day.
We are adjusting.
It is a very long day 8:45am to 3:45pm.
She comes home, dinner and it's bed time.
She is happy and learning so much. Not that she tells me anything. When I ask how was school?
Her answer is "nothing" or "I don't remember."
However, she will often replay her day with her dolls or by giving Jaxson and Bella stars or X's.
She tells them to listen carefully and raise their hand so they may get a surprise from the treasure box.
We track out on Friday and I think Mommy, I mean Kylie needs a little break.
1 comment:
awww... time will ease the transition and I think your break will do you good! lol..
Seriously though when Dest goes back to school - I have a feeling Bella and Jackson will help ease your anxiety by " distracting" you from your anxiety. You've got time right now to linger in your feelings.
I felt the same way when the bus would drive each of mine away from my driveway- but the younger ones had away of bringing me back!
I always loved when they were home for a holiday break or a snow day. Hugs to you- Aunt Linda P.S. x's and o's to the kiddies!
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