One of the reasons I wanted to move was so that my kids could have more options available to them. I wanted them to do something with their days besides sit at home with me. However when the time came to sign this guy up for preschool, I couldn't do it. He's four, and since the day he was born, with a few brief exceptions, he's been with me. I just really struggled with sending him out in the world, trusting other people with my baby, and letting go of control over what he might be learning about the world. Oh that was hard. I got a pep talk from a wise friend, and signed him up. Monday was his first day. He was a little nervous at first, but then he started playing and didn't even notice when we left. For that shy little guy, that's a big deal. I guess he was ready. He had a good time, and he's looking forward to going back. Sam missed him, he kept asking about him. I guess both of us will just have to adjust to having Mitchell gone. I don't like not having him here, but I love that he enjoys it and is making friends, and I'm proud of him for not being scared. Be good to him world!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The hardest thing I've done recently
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Oh, that is hard! I'm always a little sad when school starts again. My girls are both gone full days now and while I love that I only have to take 2 kids to the grocery store, it's still sad having them gone. But it's so good for them. I'm glad Mitchell is doing so well!
I've never even thought about how hard that might be until I asked you about it! Makes sense...duh LaRee. Maybe I'm used to Ben's attitude about kids haha ;)
I'm glad he had fun at least!
Was it the "nobody will marry him if he's a dessert weirdo raised by Anja" part that spurred you into action?
:)So proud of both of you! His grin says it all!
xoxo
That will be so hard! I'm glad he did well! And Jayna's comment is hilarious!
Having Macias in daycare since he was 3 months old I think has prepared me for the eventual kindergarten/preschool dilemma. He loves being around kids and his teachers.
P.S. Isn't it time that you added Luke's individual photo to your sidebar on your blog and to the title of your blog. I'm just sayin'...
Yea I'm sure that would be so hard, I'm already thinking about it if that's weird at all! I guess its because I think it at night when I'm sitting there with her for an hour instead of sleeping, I think "someday she will be all grown up and I wont be able to hang out with her so much." But really I would rather just sleep at 2:00 am. Well anyway, how fun and I also love Jayna's comment!
Yeah! Mitchell and Yeah! Kelsey for letting him go! Just think, if I hadn't let you go, you would still be living with me and I could tell you what to do all day long! (see how leaving home is often a good thing??)Although it would be nice to have you at least in the city!
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