This year, we have three kids in school. Madelynne is off to 1st Grade, Aidyn is off to 2nd Grade and Annabelle begins her first year in preschool. Everyone is so excited, thrilled, eager to begin the year.. and then, there's me. Completely freaked out over how we are going to manage the floods of paperwork and madness. We're doing it though!
Tuesday, the big kids made it thru their school day without a glitch. They love their teachers and the bus.. and they don't have homework yet. So we consider it a success.
Annabelle's first day of preschool began Wednesday. Tuesday evening we picked out her outfit despite her wanting to wear pajamas, a mini-skirt, sneakers and swim goggles (I am NOT kidding). We said prayers and she gave her sissy a big hug goodnight and they wished each other a good day at school tomorrow. It was precious.
Bedtime was going well.. until School Crisis #1 began:
Annabelle: I don't want to go to school mama! Im not going!
Me: What are you talking about Annabelle? We've already visited your classroom and you're going to make new friends in your class!
Annabelle: I can't go. I won't have friends. I don't want to go to school anymore. (pout)
Me: Annabelle, sweety, it's ok to be nervous. Mommy, daddy and sissy were nervous on their first day too but you know what !?! Mr. Pat will be there with you all day if you want her too! You don't have to be nervous at all!
Annabelle: I can't mom! I CAN'T DO IT!!
Me: Yes you can sweetheart, you will have so much fun.
Annabelle: (begins sobbing uncontrollably) Butttt I cannnnnn't! I CAN'T DO MY MATH AND READ! I CAN'T DO ALL MY SCHOOL THINGS!
(me trying not to laugh)
Me: Annabelle. You don't even know your colors yet or how to make a circle. Your teacher does not expect you to do math OR read. She is going to teach you all those things. You are going to LEARN your ABC's, numbers, and how to color pretty and write your name. Your teacher will teach and help you with those things! Don't worry! All you have to do is have fun, I promise, that is what preschool is about :)
Crisis Averted.
Unfortunately AK and I had to be at work and couldn't see her off on her first day, but Ms. Pat documented each and every step for us.
Our nurse must be with Annabelle full-time during the week, so after she arrived Wednesday morning she made the day extra special for the both of them. They got dressed and made their way to school. Annabelle found her seat with her special name tag and posed for the camera.
The day consisted of coloring, snacks, playtime, potty time, recess and then lunch. They left before lunch because Annabelle doesn't eat with the class, she comes home for lunch / tube-feeding and bedtime because she's already exhausted. But from 9a-12pm she is a school-rockstar!
Mady and Belle both had gymnastics that evening so I didn't see them until dinner time once they were home. The stories Annabelle told were absolutely heartwarming, the light that lit her face was nothing short of a blessing to hear and watch. Let's hope the rest of the school year continues to be equally as fun and exciting for all the kids.
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