Ever since Monster has learned what school was, she has wanted to go. She plays school, reads to her babies and pretends she is the teacher. “I’m learning to them, Mommy”.
Well, on Monday my little Monster had her first day of “school”. Okay, people… it’s really “summer camp”, but she’ll be in a classroom, will be learning, and have a teacher, so we keep calling it “school”. It’s held IN a school, so technically she is IN school! See, I’m not lying! 😉
As soon as Monster found out she’d be going it’s about all she could talk about. She was, er, IS, so excited about it. I wish I could say the same. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m happy she is getting this experience. I know it’s good for her and she will learn so much. It will give her some independence, extra social interaction and a chance for her to explore without Mommy and Daddy around, but it’s how quickly she seems to have grown up that’s difficult. I know, I know, she’s only 3… but the time is flying by and when I look at her I don’t see my Baby Girl anymore. I see a little human being, who is growing up into a bright little girl. *tear*
Here she is, my big girl, heading off on her first day…
“I’m so excited”
“Come on, Mommy! No more pictures. Let’s GO!”
“Okay, we’re going!”
“YAY!!”
Drop off was difficult. Not on her, but on me. She was a champ. Her eyes were full of excitement and wonder, mine were full of tears. I knew SHE was going to be okay. It was me I was worried about. I WAS able to hold it together until I got home, but MAN, was that hard. I’m not sure I could have dropped her off if Jim wasn’t there with us.
When we went to pick her up there she was, standing in line with the rest of her class in the hallway. She has never seemed older. And of course she went against the rules and left the line yelling “Mommy! Daddy!” and greeted us with a huge hug! Now, I know she wasn’t supposed to leave the line but secretly, I needed that. 🙂
Her teacher told us she had a great day, took her nap and stayed dry all day! I’m so proud of my sweet little Monster and am glad we decided to send her to summer camp. It’s going to be a great experience for her and I’m sure it will get easier for me. It WILL get easier, right??
Any parents out there have any advice or first day stories to share? I’d love to hear ’em!!!
xx,
Heather
it does get easier. I’m always so amazed when Ryan comes home from “school” and sings me a new song or can point out a new letter or number. it makes the sadness of dropping him off a little easier knowing he’s learning so many new things and making new little friends. I still do get sad sometimes. and I always wonder where my baby boy went. he’ll start actual school next year. But I know he’ll learn all types of new things there too. it’ll be ok! I’m so happy my Lil’ Bit loved her first day!
She IS loving it! Makes me kinda wish we sent her a bit sooner. HAHA, who am I kidding, I’m barely ready to let her go now 😉 !