First Day of SchoolAbout 11 months ago, we decided to sign Brady up for Montessori. You can read about how that went here and here. We have been thinking that around 3 years old, it would be good to get him in school with other kids. We didn't plan on it happening quite this soon though!! Our nanny didn't end up working out, and last Friday, we were frantically trying to find somewhere for him to go Monday. I didn't even want to consider the last Montessori that he went to, because I have very bad memories of that place! How do you leave my baby crying outside the circle during circle time?!?!?!
However, I do like the principles of Montessori, so we decided to check out a few others in the area and found one we really liked. Brady went with me Friday afternoon and he loved the school. I stressed myself all weekend getting everything ready and getting the house spotless and all the laundry done so I would be stress free the first week of school.
Monday morning, Brian and I both took Brady to school. He made a friend right away and started playing. He barely looked up to tell us bye. Nonetheless, I still cried my eyes out when we got to the parking lot. Brian took a half day vacation and picked up Brady after a few hours. He had a great day! The next day was a little rougher. He knew after I left he would be stuck there all day. I took him to his class and could tell he was very uncomfortable and close to tears, so naturally, I picked him up. I asked him if he wanted to find a toy to play with and started walking towards the toys. The teacher told me that it would be best if I just put him down and walked out. Great. Instantly tears fell down my face and I had to look away, trying my best not to let Brady see. I gulped, gave him one last hug and kiss, promised to come back later, and walked out, with him screaming "Mommy!" at the top of his lungs and bawling. Talk about getting your heart ripped out!! I called Brian as soon as I got in the car and I was crying so much I could barely speak. I worried all day and called the school to check on him all day long as well. The next day was very similar to the second day, but by Thursday, he did great! One of the assistant teachers in his class adores him and they bonded. I will be grateful to that woman for the rest of my life!!! I really think she is the reason he stopped crying. Today, she had car trouble and wasn't there when I dropped Brady off. He cried when I left. I knew she would be there later and I know he only cries for a few minutes, so for the first time I didn't cry when he cried.
Brady really seems to be a lot happier now that he is going to school. Not that he wasn't happy before, but I think it was just time for him to get some social interaction. He was bored sitting at home all day. I feel very confident that we made the right decision, and I am just boasting with pride at how well Brady is doing at school. The director, office manager, and three teachers have all told me that Brady is soooo sweet and has great manners and that it is a great pleasure to have such a well behaved child at their school. They all oooh and ahhh over his cuteness as well! That's my boy!!! Now that he goes to school, the last hour of work really drags on because I count the minutes until I can go in his classroom and pick him up! He usually does some cute little dance and gets really excited and jumps in my arms. He melts my heart. :)
However, I do like the principles of Montessori, so we decided to check out a few others in the area and found one we really liked. Brady went with me Friday afternoon and he loved the school. I stressed myself all weekend getting everything ready and getting the house spotless and all the laundry done so I would be stress free the first week of school.
Monday morning, Brian and I both took Brady to school. He made a friend right away and started playing. He barely looked up to tell us bye. Nonetheless, I still cried my eyes out when we got to the parking lot. Brian took a half day vacation and picked up Brady after a few hours. He had a great day! The next day was a little rougher. He knew after I left he would be stuck there all day. I took him to his class and could tell he was very uncomfortable and close to tears, so naturally, I picked him up. I asked him if he wanted to find a toy to play with and started walking towards the toys. The teacher told me that it would be best if I just put him down and walked out. Great. Instantly tears fell down my face and I had to look away, trying my best not to let Brady see. I gulped, gave him one last hug and kiss, promised to come back later, and walked out, with him screaming "Mommy!" at the top of his lungs and bawling. Talk about getting your heart ripped out!! I called Brian as soon as I got in the car and I was crying so much I could barely speak. I worried all day and called the school to check on him all day long as well. The next day was very similar to the second day, but by Thursday, he did great! One of the assistant teachers in his class adores him and they bonded. I will be grateful to that woman for the rest of my life!!! I really think she is the reason he stopped crying. Today, she had car trouble and wasn't there when I dropped Brady off. He cried when I left. I knew she would be there later and I know he only cries for a few minutes, so for the first time I didn't cry when he cried.
Brady really seems to be a lot happier now that he is going to school. Not that he wasn't happy before, but I think it was just time for him to get some social interaction. He was bored sitting at home all day. I feel very confident that we made the right decision, and I am just boasting with pride at how well Brady is doing at school. The director, office manager, and three teachers have all told me that Brady is soooo sweet and has great manners and that it is a great pleasure to have such a well behaved child at their school. They all oooh and ahhh over his cuteness as well! That's my boy!!! Now that he goes to school, the last hour of work really drags on because I count the minutes until I can go in his classroom and pick him up! He usually does some cute little dance and gets really excited and jumps in my arms. He melts my heart. :)
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I hope it's nothing but smooth sailing from here on out.
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