tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post7332364440727746833..comments2023-11-03T09:47:25.446-05:00Comments on Young Party of Five: Ana Claire's FIRST day of Preschool 4KLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17735931470948901209noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-5384697847254882262008-08-30T01:04:00.000-05:002008-08-30T01:04:00.000-05:00Lisa- I am behind on blogs so I just read your pos...Lisa- I am behind on blogs so I just read your post. May I share an idea? Take a picture of your whole family and either crop them or order wallet sizes. You can even laminate them. Put them in AC's pockets, lunchbox, backpack- anywhere so she can take it out and see her family. This was a huge turnng point for karlee. also, read the book the kissing hand. we do kissing hands every morning and rub them in so they will last every day. just a couple of thougths. but the pictures have been huge for us. keep us posted and we are praying!drew and lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01249389756231426861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-40879539418427592972008-08-29T20:09:00.000-05:002008-08-29T20:09:00.000-05:00Lisa,I know exactly what you are feeling! I work ...Lisa,<BR/>I know exactly what you are feeling! I work at the pre-school Payton goes to 3 days per week so I can be with her and see it with kiddos all the time. The first few days are tough-especially for us parents! Try to give it alittle bit of time. I think she will end up loving it! <BR/>Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!<BR/><BR/>TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432307502925093225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-43971562264552800732008-08-28T10:42:00.000-05:002008-08-28T10:42:00.000-05:00Lisa, I am so so sorry that you and Ana Claire are...Lisa, I am so so sorry that you and Ana Claire are going through this anxiety. It is a hard decision and I also wrestle with the schooling options. I pray for peace in both of your hearts. <BR/>MelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933045176454347624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-82060047945497221372008-08-27T19:15:00.000-05:002008-08-27T19:15:00.000-05:00Oh gosh. It broke my heart reading this post. I wa...Oh gosh. It broke my heart reading this post. I was a fifth grade teacher for 10 years and kids at 10 years old will still be anxious and hesitant to come in the room. Mia attended school 2 days a week 9-12 last year and did wonderfully. This summer she got clingy at summer camps, so I backed off. She is now going 3 days 9-12. This has been her first week back. She was having some serious anxiety the day before, but then was okay day 1. Today she was still leary walking in. She sounds a lot like your daughter in the fact that she does better with very small groups (1-2 kids) versus a crowd. Let me tell you Mia loves school and has flourished. I think once the routines get estblished again, she will feel more secure. If I didn't feel 100% sure about her school environment and her teachers, she would not be going!!! My advice to you is to listen to your instincts. (By the way, Ana Claire's reaction was TOTALLY normal...just stinks the storm did not allow for a normal routine.) Only YOU and your family knows what is best for her. She may surprise you! :) Best of luck!!! All of us moms have been there, are still there :), and totally understand!!!Lauren and Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13880575413835019417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-88401068356760992542008-08-27T06:05:00.000-05:002008-08-27T06:05:00.000-05:00So sorry she had a bad start. I used to work with...So sorry she had a bad start. <BR/>I used to work with K. and the first week or so is really an adjustment period. I see she must go to a "church/school" setting.. which is a BLESSING! I say give her some time... to meet new friends.. get to know her teacher.. learn the ropes. If she is still doing this in a few weeks..??? then I would go from there.<BR/>This is just my opinion.. <BR/>I/we are praying about homeschooling our girls. I stay at home so it just makes since. But, yesterday with the girls.. was awesome.. go check out my post. I started pre-k with them.<BR/>I'll be praying for her and you too mommy!Keishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07182607788345106601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-87026379249783599412008-08-26T23:11:00.000-05:002008-08-26T23:11:00.000-05:00Oh Lisa - I am so sorry you and AC had to go throu...Oh Lisa - I am so sorry you and AC had to go through this. I will keep you all in my prayers - God will show you where AC should be. Tomorrow will be a better day!Super Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665555054989963738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-48286571674446449602008-08-26T22:21:00.000-05:002008-08-26T22:21:00.000-05:00My heart aches for what you guys went through yest...My heart aches for what you guys went through yesterday. I pray it will be better tomorrow.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209965786659061816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-76540930878827018162008-08-26T20:07:00.000-05:002008-08-26T20:07:00.000-05:00Oh, boy Lisa! I know this must have completely dra...Oh, boy Lisa! I know this must have completely drained you and <BR/>Ana Clair! [[hugs]]<BR/><BR/>I really believe, like I had mentioned in the e-mail....you will know..your mommy instincts will tell you what is best.<BR/><BR/>Please post and let us know how she makes out tomorrow. Hang in there!!!day by dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005495298861944466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-57055433867565836982008-08-26T17:45:00.000-05:002008-08-26T17:45:00.000-05:00I would definitely give it some more time as hard ...I would definitely give it some more time as hard as that may be for both of you. I bet she will end up loving it after all!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-7675864040773920222008-08-26T16:40:00.000-05:002008-08-26T16:40:00.000-05:00sorry to end abruptly, thought got interrupted. W...sorry to end abruptly, thought got interrupted. Will be praying for your comfort and her transition.RamblingMotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148625565336724234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-80322409009601294452008-08-26T16:39:00.000-05:002008-08-26T16:39:00.000-05:00It may take some time if you are willing to let he...It may take some time if you are willing to let her go and cry a few times. It is all up to you. Keep her home another year would also be right. There is not right and wrong if you are able to stay home with her.RamblingMotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148625565336724234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-84007955786130976932008-08-26T14:34:00.000-05:002008-08-26T14:34:00.000-05:00I thought about you all day! I know you will know...I thought about you all day! I know you will know in your heart the right thing to do. You will be able to tell if its a good thing or not. I pray for both of you as you go through this transition. <BR/>Love<BR/>Conniemommy24treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556493186975194208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-1199590130568327402008-08-26T13:29:00.000-05:002008-08-26T13:29:00.000-05:00Lisa,I am so sorry for the traumatic start for Ana...Lisa,<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry for the traumatic start for Ana Claire. And, I KNOW what you're going through trying to decide on homeschooling. I have battled with this all through the summer and the battle in my brain and in my heart continues.<BR/><BR/>Olivia started kindergarten this year and, so far, she has done well. Before school started though, she did express her fears about being away from me and, BOY did I have fears too! But, like you, I tried to focus on the positive. I do agree with Deette that I would give her more than a day to get past her anxieties...even though I definitely know how hard that will be for you.<BR/><BR/>I will be praying for you and AC. Our children have been through so much in their little lives. It is very, very hard to watch them struggle with situations and issues that are difficult for them.<BR/><BR/>If you ever need anything, please let me know.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>JanSteve and Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440396487950965288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-10751493163386899402008-08-26T12:13:00.000-05:002008-08-26T12:13:00.000-05:00Oh sweetie..it is so hard isn't it. I know she wil...Oh sweetie..it is so hard isn't it. I know she will do fine after a while. I remember crying all the way to work for 3 weeks the first time I left Annslee. <BR/><BR/>Love the pic she drew...so sweet : )LaLahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683776702937016130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-1498435127345406962008-08-26T08:22:00.000-05:002008-08-26T08:22:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry your first day was so miserable. Sou...I'm so sorry your first day was so miserable. Sounds like she had fun, even though it was so very emotional for both of you.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17363968417232859055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-78420390182279282432008-08-26T08:01:00.000-05:002008-08-26T08:01:00.000-05:00Praying tomorrow will be a much better day! I kno...Praying tomorrow will be a much better day! I know that was so hard...especially with the weather. But you did so great not going to pick her up early...and so did she!<BR/>I love her drawing...so sweet.The Ferrill'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091232102936751058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-27066374058659772602008-08-26T07:30:00.000-05:002008-08-26T07:30:00.000-05:00Oh Lisa...I can't even imagine. Bless your heart a...Oh Lisa...I can't even imagine. Bless your heart and sweet Ana Claire. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>MonicaThe Princess's Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174472989041248816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-36502772169127219392008-08-26T01:02:00.000-05:002008-08-26T01:02:00.000-05:00Hang in there! I've been a teacher for seven years...Hang in there! I've been a teacher for seven years. Yes, the first couple of days can be rough but hopefully she will get into a routine and learn to love school. Good Luck!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15142764730212528298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-42519538797721663242008-08-26T00:14:00.000-05:002008-08-26T00:14:00.000-05:00Hey I'm praying too! My only advice is don't judg...Hey I'm praying too! My only advice is don't judge anything on today only...I'm so with you when you say see what the rest of the week will bring. Tornado warnings on the first day of school! oh - I know that's hard!! We spent an hour this morning in the bathroom at school with our class since it's our "safe place". fun, fun! At least with my class, they've been in school two and a half weeks..they were all fine, but I can't imagine it with a group the first day of school! It's good they were keeping the kids safe...just wish she'd got to have a normal start to school..<BR/>I'm praying for y'all and I'm praying for sunny skies on Wednesday! And by the way, I think you were right on with asking for her teacher to come get her out of the car!Pandamonium Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479195841541221778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-41934090738625584542008-08-25T23:59:00.000-05:002008-08-25T23:59:00.000-05:00Oh, Lisa - I am praying tonight.. ..Oh, Lisa - I am praying tonight.. ..Football and Fried Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06199596489592299649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25822215.post-11205655252862718212008-08-25T23:48:00.000-05:002008-08-25T23:48:00.000-05:00Even though I lived every step of this day with yo...Even though I lived every step of this day with you via cell phones..... I still cried reading your post!!!!<BR/>I know that God will show you over time what is best for AC and you!<BR/><BR/>Keeping you guys in my prayers!!!<BR/><BR/>SSonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222418840226114233noreply@blogger.com