Last night I cried myself to sleep thinking how fast my baby grew in these last few years. I thought since I am expecting my 2nd one in a few months time, I knew it was that time to take my baby to Aoga Amata or Pre - School so she can interact with kids her age. She was at that stage where she was always wanting to go places and this just felt like the right time to let her be.
My husband tried to comfort me last night but I was so upset, not tears of sadness, but tears knowing that I raised my baby now its time for her to go out into the world. lol. These are some of the hardest things being a parent knowing that your baby will eventually grow up and be more dependant on themselves.
I know she's just going to Aoga Amata - but it is a big step because I was use to having her home with her nana and papa & seeing her at home on my days off. This is a new chapter in her life and I hope she blossoms and learns her Samoan language as well as being more confident in different surroundings, because she is quite shy and defensive when she meets new people.
In the weekend we tried to encourage her to use the bathroom, even brought a DVD from the library to see if it will push her to go toilet, but she lost interest when the lady was talking for ages, Ha! Hopefully she picks it up all on her own when she's at Aoga Amata.
- New Bag.
- New Bottle.
Check.
- Lunch.
I try not to overload her lunch with things because from working in Childcare, some kids usually don't take notice of everything, but I can't help but pack heaps just incase. I know she probably won't eat it all, but it is her first day and I want her to have a variety.
- All set for Pre-School.
She was excited after I explained to her that she will be going to school, meet new friends, paint, puzzles, build new things.. her face lit up when I told her all the benefits of going to Aoga Amata.
It's a good thing also because her Aoga Amata is in our church so I knew most of the teachers and was confident in taking her to a place I was familiar with.
I know telling her how it was going to be was different from actually being there, it would be a whole new change for her.
Off to school she goes.
Yes I was right - the minute I dropped her off she was shocked, there were different kids making heaps of noise and the environment was different from what she was use to.
She was settling in ok when I was with her playing play-dough, but started to cry when I left, which is common, but me being a cry-baby cried with her. Ha!
Teachers said she was good the whole day - still getting familiar with people and the environment but she will get better eventually.
First day done and dusted - let this new routine begin :)
With Love,
XoXo
1 comment:
Aww don't worry, she will be fine love. It's good for her. But I know what you mean. It's hard to let them go :)
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