Can I pllllllllease have some pixie dust???

[dvcfamily41801]

Today was Matt's first day of school. It was a disaster at the bus stop. He FREAKED out crying and would not get on the bus. He finally did and as the bus was pulling away he was still crying. The other parents at the bus stop were wonderful, they all had a tear in their eyes, even the dad in a suit and tie was sad for him. They all said they had been there before and he would e just fine.

It was the hardest thing we had to do in our life and it is going to be the longest day. Can't wait until 4pm when the bus comes.

Please tell me it gets easier.

 

[jrydberg]

Give it a little time and he'll love it. Hard to go the first day. My daughter was the same way.

 

[grinningghost]

Oh Lisa! You poor thing! Is it his very first day of school ever?

Hopefully he's fine now that he's there. I think most teachers are wonderful and can recognize the nervous children - maybe the teacher will take him under her/his wing and cheer him up.

Hang tough - he'll be OK.

 

[MickeysMommy]

Oh, Lisa for you on this trying day - tomorrow will be better

 

[Twinkles6892]

It will all get better, I promise

 

[Trish5768]

It will get better, I promise. Chances are he'll get off the bus and have a big grin on his face and be so excited to tell you about his day. Hang in there.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

So sorry he had a tough time. When one of my older sons was in kindergarten there was one boy there who, during the open house before school started, was totally falling apart. I've never seen a more upset child! Let me tell you, once he adjusted to school I've never seen a more talkative, happy child. It was such a change for him and he had a tough time, but he did adjust very well (and is not in high school).

I bet your son will do well once he gets used to everything. Starting school is hard--lots of things to adjust to.

How old is your son? My youngest just started kindergarten yesterday. He did well, but looked scared to death, especially when he was sitting on the bus (had the same look on his face that my DD had a few days before when she was packing the van to go to college). Transition times are very hard for some children and I know that your son will be fine!

T&B

 

[Daxx]

Loads of hugs, pixie dust and kleenex!!!! It will get easier. When DS went to Pre-school, they had to pry him off of me. I thought I was the worst mother for leaving my child like that ... but you know what? He came out happy as a clam and couldn't wait to go back.

I'm going to bet it was a huge case of the nerves, first time on the bus, etc.

He'll be fine ... and so will you, Mom!

 

[SillyMe]

It'll get easier.

 

[llij]

Hugs to you! It is always hard to see our little ones go off to school, but especially hard when they are upset. Like everyone said, it will get easier. Sending best wishes that he gets off the bus smiling today!

 

[SEAlla]

 

[always quiet]

Been there, done that. Kirk cried so badly that the teacher sent home a note that started out: "HELP!" He cried for almost a week. Jeana cried so much the first day that the teacher sent her down to guidance (who is really wonderful there - Mrs. Leonard) because she was making all the other kids cry too.

I know it's hard as a parent to know your child is upset and you are somewhat limited in what you can do. Kirk would beg me not to send him and seeing him crying from the bus window just about broke my heart. I promise it will get better and he really is in good hands over at Hoover. Cross my heart!

Oh, one thing I found that helped Kirk was I let him bring in a couple pictures to keep in his desk. I told the teacher what I was doing and whenever he would start to get upset, he'd pull them out and look at them for a minute. She said it calmed him down and within a very short period of time, the pictures then were kept in his bookbag and soon he didn't need them anymore. You might want to try it.

 

[4nana]

Oh my, I do feel your pain as I remember those days oh so well honey. It is so upsetting to send them off crying and probably hurts us more than them. When he gets to school there will someone nurturing waiting to comfort him and deal with the tears.

Meanwhile, take a deep breath Mommie, have yourself a cup of tea and believe each day will be a better day.

 

[NCDisneyMom]

Oh boy, do I ever know how you feel. I hope this will help you..

This morning was my ds first day of Kindergarten, also. He's been to preschool for 2 years, but he is the type of kid who resists change. This morning, he threw such a fit, that dh went in late to work to help me. He refused to eat breakfast, and refused to get dressed, to the point of crying, screaming, kicking, etc. Told me he wouldn't eat his lunch at school, etc. We tried talking, bribing, everything. Finally, he did get dressed.

I drove him to school, and he refused to get out of the car. I had to pry him out. His teacher's assistant was outside, so I handed him off to her (they don't want us going in if we don't need to), and he walked in holding her hand. 3:15pm can't come fast enough today.

Of course, then I had to bring my dd to preschool, and she screamed like crazy. I'm home alone now, and can't even enjoy it.

And, I read the post above about sending in a picture, and I meant to put a picture and note in his lunch box, and I forgot. Now I feel guilty, too.

 

[Tigger&Tink]

Its been 18 yrs since that FIRST DAY for us,,,,my son did some what BETTER then me I feel for you!! 4PM will seem like forever !!! But chances are,, as soon as your little man was where he couldn't see you anymore things got better (that sounds weird,,but ya know what I mean),,,as another poster said,,he will probably all smiles ,,and ready to tell you about his day, when he get home....let us know how he did okay??? In the mean time heres your *************** PIXIE DUST***************** to get ya to 4PM





Tink

 

[MsDisney23]

Oh Lisa, I have been there! It does get better, like one of the poster said, he may just get off that bus with a huge smile on his face! I thought of you this morning, knowing you had posted a few weeks ago about Matt and school. Please let us know how he is when he gets home.

 

[CamColt]

Oh the poor little guy!!! Or maybe I should say poor Mom!

I went through that once, but it was dropping off DS at preschool. Just know that it will get better, even if it takes a few days(or weeks).

 

[dis4me]

 

[MamaLema]

My first DS did the same thing when he started school. He cried for the first 2 weeks and that was it. I know how you feel. Hang in there.

BTW, we were expecting the same thing with our second DS when he went to school. He said "see you later mom" and got on the bus.

 

[diznygirl]

DS started K 4 week ago. The first couple weeks were touch-and-go, but now he runs in without even looking back! It does get better!!!