Aw, thanks a million for all the support everyone!! Ye're brilliant.
Well, when I went to collect her she was quiet, not as happy as yesterday. Then once she got in the car she bawled her eyes out.
She said the teacher got angry at her cause she dropped some tuna out of her sandwich. Then she said "please find me another school, I don't want to go back". She rarely cries at all so it was so unusual to see her bawling like that. I really don't want to start the school year negatively. I don't want to over-analyse it. I'm thinking she was a) very tired and, b) over-sensitive with her new surroundings and she is shy so she could have translated a quick warning from teacher into 'anger'. I don't know. I'm just guessing. Her mood picked up a lot later in the day.
I made it clear (in a nice way) that she's going to school tomorrow but I've promised her a treat afterwards. Fingers crossed that she comes out happier.
Oh and I'm definitely not giving her tuna again - I need to think of something easier. I should have thought of that before now.
She was so excited to go,and wasn't bothered when we left however I was..been abit down since and hoping shes OK I know she is,but still..my other daughter entered her last year in Primary and she looked grown up in her uniform it hurts to know they are growing so quickly
Hope your children have a great first day I am sure they will.
It us parents who find it harder to deal with lol..I feel lost at the moment...xx
I know Beth.
I hope your girls got on well. The last year of primary school is fun - they're the big kids and towards the end of the year they'll have parties and all that. I think she'll enjoy it and I'm glad to hear your younger girl was ok with you leaving. That's a great start.
My dd started school 3 weeks ago, but this is her first week in all day. I'm missing her too but she is loving it and is learning really well.
How long is the full day there? DD is just doing 8.55 - 12 this week and then 8.55 to 1.40pm from next week on.
My oldest ds started secondary school 3 weeks ago too and he is getting on fine too. He went from a school with just 19 pupils to a school with over 600. He had one friend that went with him but he has made loads of new friends and is having a ball
Oh wow! That's great to hear. 19 pupils?!! My goodness, that's a big transition so. I love to hear of kids settling in well.
Aaah bless you, none of the kids i look after are starting school this year so ive escaped it..... i usually end up in tears when they leave
Aw that's sweet. DH's aunt looks after a little girl who started school today too and she said she felt more lost than when her own started. lol!!
I am dreading my youngest starting school. I won't have an excuse to work part-time then.
Oh tell me about it!! I need to look for a full-time 9 to 5 job soon. I've been working at home for years, more or less full-time, but the whole 9-5 thing is terrifying me!!
When my middle daughter left pre-school, they had a little presentation. She stood on a little box wearing a 'cap and gown' and as soon as they said her name, I was inconsolable. She was mortified.
They did that in dd's pre-school too!! It was so unbelievably cute! We were tearing up as well.
When my eldest started school, I went home to make apple purée and put all the apples in the bin and all the peel in the saucepan. Then I stood and cried.
You are too funny!
But I know about the crying. Oh my goodness, it's hard.
you have my favourite poem in your signature.
Isn't it just beautiful? He certainly had a way with words - very powerful stuff.
Hugs to you all. I hope your kids enjoy their new schools and that you start to enjoy having some time for yourself
Thanks Mandy.
Alex starts next week, it doesnt seem so bad, i guess *** hes already been at schools nursery and nursery before that its not such an upheavel, i guess *** i have Izzy at home to concerntrate on its not so quiet, im sure when its her turn and my last baby ill be diffrent.
Oh good luck to Alex!! I know what you mean - your attention will still be required 100% at home so it's not like you'll have time to pine after Alex. lol!! Oh I'm guessing the asterixed-out words were 'as' with an extra 's'! The DIS filter is merciless. lol!!
I remember that feeling.
Thanks!!
Hugs to all you Mums sending your little ones off for the 1st time...
I can
still remember how it felt when each of mine started school - especially hard was my daughter (the eldest) who couldn't get rid of me quick enough!!! All the other newbie Mums were encouraged to stay whereas she
insisted I leave. I was glad she felt so confident but her independence broke my heart a little bit...
Oh wow! That's great though. My dd was fine yesterday too but I'm worried that it's starting to change and reality is dawning on her.
Sending you some
My DS also started Kindergarten today, my dh and I were more upset than he was!
Hugs for you and your dh too.
I hope your DS got on great.
Aww! Our foundation (nursery) kids start on Monday, looking forward to seeing the 'big' ones who are returning and meeting the new little ones
Oh are you a teacher? I bet you'll have your work cut out for you!!!
I hope your dd enjoyed her first day
Thanks a million!
Dd(4), my baby, starts reception next wednesday. She is so excited, but I'm sure I'll be a blubbering wreck
It's a very true saying that you should give your children roots and wings, but it is so hard to hand them over to someone else.
Oh it is!
Best of luck to your dd for next Wednesday!! And, more importantly, best of luck to you. I did realise later on today that she's not emigrated - I could play with her later in the day. It's different but I know it's great too that she's out there learning. Hope your DD loves it.
my eldest starts "big" school next tuesday, being a high school teacher i know what can happen, and it makes me even more worried, we live in a rural area and i keep telling myself its not the same as the v rough inner city school i teach in...
hugs to you all, you have given them the confidence to fly...
Thank you! Oh schools differ so vastly! I'm sure he'll be fine. Is he excited?
I got another year till DD starts reception, part of me is excited as i can go back to work or college full time but i'm going to be sad as it means my baby is no longer my baby anymore.
Thanks! Enjoy this year. Fit loads of activities in while you have her to yourself.
I just read that back and I realise I'm acting like dd has emigrated - packed her cases and crossed the globe.
I need to get a grip seriously!!
aww, don't worry about the kids starting secondary and not knowing anyone.. they'll be fine. only one of my friends i've known since before high school and all the others i've met there.
i'm starting my last year of high school tomorrow.. dreading it. "/
Thanks so much for saying that. Today he had a good day - he's being very brave. So many of the kids know each other, nearly all of them. But for a shy kid, DS impresses me with his bravery. He said he joined in a few conversations and made small talk with a couple of lads. Small steps!!
Good luck for tomorrow. By the weekend you'll be back into the swing of things.
I remember it well. They grow up so quickly don't they. DS (3) made me laugh the other day. His Grandparents had come for lunch and were taking him home to Wales for a couple of days - he's been once before with DD but this was the first time on his own.
He barely kissed me, ran out the door and into the car and when I opened the other car door to lean in to say goodbye he took one look at me and said "I'll be fine!"
Hee hee! I bet he rolled his eyes too. DD does that. lol!! They're so funny at that age.
