Today Lillie started first grade. Of course I questioned all summer how i would make it through and now I wonder what my hurry was. I miss her already. The morning did not go how I wished though.
Dave took the day off so we were able to both take her on her first day. When we arrived at school all the other kids were already at their desk listening to the teacher. We were on time they just started doing things already. Lillie gave us each a hug but then ran out of the class crying begging us not to leave her there. She said she would miss us and especially Noah. In the past Lillie has dealt with seperation anxiety but last year in school she was fine till the last three weeks and that was when Noah had been born. She kept saying all summer she did not want to go. I started thinking maybe homeschool was a good idea. I had that plan last year but then opted out. I hated seeing her so distressed. It got worse so the principle had to come and take Lillie so we could walk out without her following. It was not an easy situation to walk away from and not the one you want to have when leaving for the next 7 hours.
I am hoping Lillie enjoyed her day and wants to go back tomorrow. Lat year Lillie had 13 kids in her class and this year there are 23. The class looked very full.....too full. I am concerend that she may not thrive well with that many children. Dave beleives with a little time she will be fine. We continue to pray about it as we want the best for her and want her to enjoy these experiences of life. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for her:)
Dave took the day off so we were able to both take her on her first day. When we arrived at school all the other kids were already at their desk listening to the teacher. We were on time they just started doing things already. Lillie gave us each a hug but then ran out of the class crying begging us not to leave her there. She said she would miss us and especially Noah. In the past Lillie has dealt with seperation anxiety but last year in school she was fine till the last three weeks and that was when Noah had been born. She kept saying all summer she did not want to go. I started thinking maybe homeschool was a good idea. I had that plan last year but then opted out. I hated seeing her so distressed. It got worse so the principle had to come and take Lillie so we could walk out without her following. It was not an easy situation to walk away from and not the one you want to have when leaving for the next 7 hours.
I am hoping Lillie enjoyed her day and wants to go back tomorrow. Lat year Lillie had 13 kids in her class and this year there are 23. The class looked very full.....too full. I am concerend that she may not thrive well with that many children. Dave beleives with a little time she will be fine. We continue to pray about it as we want the best for her and want her to enjoy these experiences of life. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for her:)
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