Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
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Well, I got the hard part over. Ninky's first day of school started out with crying, crying and more crying. Then it was "Please Memaw go to 'cool' wit me." "Please Memaw get on the 'cool bus' wit me." She even hid behind me when the monitor reached to get her hand. But at the end of the day she was happy and told me how much fun she had. Whew! Sure am glad that's over.
That’s a lot pressure on you. When my grandson started K2. The teacher sent pics to my daughter through out the day. She would send them to me, and oh my gosh how pitiful. I wanted to go get him. He had the saddest looks on his face and I could see a tear on his cheek.
She survived it thank God and the teacher sent her mother the most beautiful photos of her in class, on the playground and during her breakfast. She stated that she surely doesn't have a 'shy' bone in her body. She did really good. Unlike her father when on his first day I had to walk down the hall between 2 friends whose kids also went to that school and you could hear him scream "Mommy" the whole time I was leaving. Then both friends are begging me to go back and get him. But what could I do? That afternoon he got off his bus and was perfectly happy.
Would life be great if as adults we could over one obstacles as fast as kids do. Hearing our children cry after us is heartbreaking. I’m so glad she made it over the hurdle. ❤️
Thank you. I told her it is all a part of growing up into a big girl. She seemed to like that. Her birthday is Sunday and she is all about her birthday.
so happy to hear the good news. Keep a close eye on her progress, and what’s happening at school when she’s there.
Edit: sometimes they need parent volunteers, perhaps you could volunteer for something like an event or something just to see what’s happening in the school room.
They have Grandparents Day and Family Day where I can go and participate. As for volunteering my time I can't see that happening as I don't have any extra moments to spare for now. But yes, I will be there.
Way to go Memaw! I miss those days…not.
Reminds me of our son when he started kinder. Hope she has a great time there!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed. She adapts pretty well.