First daze
Posted by Campbell on | February 16, 2006
It’s great to hear of Melissa’s exploits in her first days back at school. For me at the moment there’s this parallel universe thing going on as I watch, and try to support, my younger daughter’s entrance into primary school. As much as you think you can help them prepare for it, it’s really difficult to comprehend just how big and new everything is. Big kids. Big playground. Big buildings. New spaces. New routines. And this even in a school environment that sets out to shelter the kids a bit and let them explore the world rather than bringing the world to them and shoving it down their throats. She’s doing really well but still having moments of uncertainty and anxiety- we try not to overreact to these and help her find ways to cope. Also lots of extra ‘incidental’ cuddles, kisses and encouragement. It’s pretty gut-wrenching when you pick up your kid from school and she says “I didn’t cry today”. Often as a parent you’ve got absolutely no idea what you’re doing (Should she have a day at home to rest? Should we spend more time with her in the classroom?) So you follow your heart and hope for the best and somehow or other you muddle your way through…
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February 16th, 2006 @ 2:36 pm
I love the fact that a post about your child is in the “Made it myself” category.
Clever.
February 16th, 2006 @ 11:22 pm
Campbell, sounds like you are doing everything right. The great thing about kids is that before you know it they will be racing off to start the school day, dad forgotten, and you will the one shedding a few tears as you realise that they don’t need you so much now. But what do I know? Except I went to school, survived and don’t have any scar tissue to report.
February 17th, 2006 @ 10:40 am
Thanks ultraC- and well spotted. Probably way to subtle fr everyone else
February 21st, 2006 @ 9:17 am
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