Last week, we drove by our new house after picking her up for school and decided to play in our soon-to-be new community park!
Side note: AUBREY'S BANGS!! ..... just patiently waiting for them to grow out....
Showing posts with label School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label School. Show all posts
10.01.2014
Swings can be scary!
It's been a bit of an adjustment for school! Olivia and the parent who drives her to school leave the house at 7:00 a.m. School starts at 8:15 and she gets out at 3:05. Olivia has a great time at school once she settles and she is always happy when we pick her up.
Last week, we drove by our new house after picking her up for school and decided to play in our soon-to-be new community park!
Side note: AUBREY'S BANGS!! ..... just patiently waiting for them to grow out....
Last week, we drove by our new house after picking her up for school and decided to play in our soon-to-be new community park!
Side note: AUBREY'S BANGS!! ..... just patiently waiting for them to grow out....
9.23.2014
A girl after her mother's heart
Yesterday we did the usual morning routine... everything ran smoothly.
The kids and I walked Olivia into her school. She was hesitant to go into her class. I tried re-assuring many times, but it didn't seem to help. So, I walked in with her and brought her to some friends. She was still nervous. I kept trying to leave, but she would follow me out the door. She kept telling me, "I don't want you to go". I kept re-assuring her. Telling her I would be back and she would have so much fun. She felt nervous. And, I felt bad.
One last time, I went in a played with her and initiated an activity between her and some other little girls. She wasn't saying much. And, I recognized that look on her face - where she feels very awkward and uncomfortable. A huge part of me didn't want to leave her. I knew exactly how she felt, and I didn't want her to feel that way.
I left the room as soon as I had the chance. But, I peaked through the window of the door. She stood there for a minute...still feeling awkward and uncomfortable. And then, she looked around the room and noticed that I wasn't there. She turned her face to the wall and began to wipe the tears. Little did she know, her mom was just outside the door crying too. Good thing I was the only one in the hallway...no one saw me!!! Boy, did my heart ached for her.
I probably totally over-reacted, BUT I do wear my heart on my sleeve AND I only had a few hours of sleep that night. So, that is probably why I was over-emotional and just had no control! ha!
Just after noon that day one of the mom's volunteered at the school today. And, just as though she knew I needed it, she texted me a picture of Olivia with her friends at lunch. Smiling and happy. I was so relieved and felt so much better!
When I picked her up from school, Olivia excitedly told me that her teacher read them a story about a racoon who was nervous at school and didn't want her mommy to leave.... just like Olivia. She thought that was pretty cool. Olivia continued to tell me all about her fun day in Kindergarten!
The kids and I walked Olivia into her school. She was hesitant to go into her class. I tried re-assuring many times, but it didn't seem to help. So, I walked in with her and brought her to some friends. She was still nervous. I kept trying to leave, but she would follow me out the door. She kept telling me, "I don't want you to go". I kept re-assuring her. Telling her I would be back and she would have so much fun. She felt nervous. And, I felt bad.
One last time, I went in a played with her and initiated an activity between her and some other little girls. She wasn't saying much. And, I recognized that look on her face - where she feels very awkward and uncomfortable. A huge part of me didn't want to leave her. I knew exactly how she felt, and I didn't want her to feel that way.
I left the room as soon as I had the chance. But, I peaked through the window of the door. She stood there for a minute...still feeling awkward and uncomfortable. And then, she looked around the room and noticed that I wasn't there. She turned her face to the wall and began to wipe the tears. Little did she know, her mom was just outside the door crying too. Good thing I was the only one in the hallway...no one saw me!!! Boy, did my heart ached for her.
I probably totally over-reacted, BUT I do wear my heart on my sleeve AND I only had a few hours of sleep that night. So, that is probably why I was over-emotional and just had no control! ha!
Just after noon that day one of the mom's volunteered at the school today. And, just as though she knew I needed it, she texted me a picture of Olivia with her friends at lunch. Smiling and happy. I was so relieved and felt so much better!
When I picked her up from school, Olivia excitedly told me that her teacher read them a story about a racoon who was nervous at school and didn't want her mommy to leave.... just like Olivia. She thought that was pretty cool. Olivia continued to tell me all about her fun day in Kindergarten!
9.05.2014
KINDERGARTEN!!!
[Sept. 3]
Oh my goodness!!!.... I can't even believe this is happening! Olivia is in SCHOOL!! I am happy and sad about it all at the same time!...totally wish I could hide a web-cam somewhere in the room and spy on her!! She is in the same class as a few of her little friends from church, so that is exciting...and comforting!! We are thrilled about the school she is attending. We feel very good about everything.... except the hour drive it will take to get there (while we are homeless...haha....until October...).
Last night she picked out the shirt she wanted to wear and said, "this one is so cute"!
Here are a few photos of our morning!
Oh my goodness!!!.... I can't even believe this is happening! Olivia is in SCHOOL!! I am happy and sad about it all at the same time!...totally wish I could hide a web-cam somewhere in the room and spy on her!! She is in the same class as a few of her little friends from church, so that is exciting...and comforting!! We are thrilled about the school she is attending. We feel very good about everything.... except the hour drive it will take to get there (while we are homeless...haha....until October...).
Last night she picked out the shirt she wanted to wear and said, "this one is so cute"!
Here are a few photos of our morning!
I teared up a few times on the way to school. But, when we got there I felt just fine...no tears at all from either of us!
When I picked her up she has happy and excited.
Here is us ready for the trek back home! I love what is happening in the photo: Aubrey is miserable (she fell asleep on the way, peed her pants, and woke up angry at the world), Olivia is in her glory because she has her turkey!, and Simon... sweet Simon...do you see him in the mirror?... pleasant and happy.
As per usual!
4.05.2014
Preschool
[September 3]
I seriously cannot believe that my baby girl is now a big girl...ready for preschool. She is so, so excited to go...and I'm so excited for her to have this experience!!
School: Atlas Learning Academy
Teachers name: Ms. Jodi
Favorite Color: Pink
What she wants to be when she grows up: a Kitty
Weight: 37 lbs
Height:
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