Today was the first day back to work for me in almost ten years. That just doesn't sound real to me. This was just a partial, training day for me, but I enjoyed it and had a little time to get to know the teachers I will be working with as well. Over a hundred new names, faces and stories to hear, I was far from getting to know everyone, and truly only scratched the surface with the folks I will be working closely with. Happily the feel I got from the staff today was genuinely welcoming, and my impression is that there is a true feeling of acceptance there. Of course time, and children in the building will tell.
My middle guy had his first day at a new school today, and alas he hates it just as much as the last one :) What a turkey! You have to know this guy to appreciate this. Some of you who know him remember his Charlie Scowl from way back when he was a toddler. He has this look when he is displeased or things aren't going according to his master plan. This won't be an easy transition for this anxious, black and white thinker, but I could tell also that he is already beginning to make friends. I realize also that if I were thrown into a new school with all new kids, teachers, and routines, I would have been a mess! I can't quite believe that we have been driven to this, but frankly I still think it is a better option than staying where we were.
So, tomorrow is my oldest son's first day as well. First day with a new bus routine to a familiar room with familiar people at a familiar school where he says, "All the teachers are nice there." I am so happy to be able to confidently say he is going to have a great year. If you have ever had a child who has struggled in school with academics, or behavior, or social issues, any reason really, you know the relief when you finally find the right fit.
Then comes my little girl, next week is her first day of preschool. I know she will enjoy it. My biggest concern is the sudden and long days away from family. My other two sort of eased into that, starting with half days. For number three that isn't an option right now, so I am hopeful it will work out for the best. I am confident that she has been much more outgoing than the other two right along, and that is part of why we were able to make this decision. (**make it so, please**) But still, ((sniffle)) I am a little sad about this piece of the picture. I must say the best part of my day today was the happy, hugging greeting from my kiddos when I came home :)
My middle guy had his first day at a new school today, and alas he hates it just as much as the last one :) What a turkey! You have to know this guy to appreciate this. Some of you who know him remember his Charlie Scowl from way back when he was a toddler. He has this look when he is displeased or things aren't going according to his master plan. This won't be an easy transition for this anxious, black and white thinker, but I could tell also that he is already beginning to make friends. I realize also that if I were thrown into a new school with all new kids, teachers, and routines, I would have been a mess! I can't quite believe that we have been driven to this, but frankly I still think it is a better option than staying where we were.
So, tomorrow is my oldest son's first day as well. First day with a new bus routine to a familiar room with familiar people at a familiar school where he says, "All the teachers are nice there." I am so happy to be able to confidently say he is going to have a great year. If you have ever had a child who has struggled in school with academics, or behavior, or social issues, any reason really, you know the relief when you finally find the right fit.
Then comes my little girl, next week is her first day of preschool. I know she will enjoy it. My biggest concern is the sudden and long days away from family. My other two sort of eased into that, starting with half days. For number three that isn't an option right now, so I am hopeful it will work out for the best. I am confident that she has been much more outgoing than the other two right along, and that is part of why we were able to make this decision. (**make it so, please**) But still, ((sniffle)) I am a little sad about this piece of the picture. I must say the best part of my day today was the happy, hugging greeting from my kiddos when I came home :)
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