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post #1 of 15
9/8/06 at 1:59pm
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I dropped her off at preschool today for the first time.

Didn't look back, didn't say "bye mummy!"

*sniffle*

She just went on her confident merry little way..
post #2 of 15
9/8/06 at 2:09pm
aww! My oldest dd just started 1st grade and she has done that to me every time since preschool. I have to hollerl at her to come back and kiss me.

Isnt it funny how we spend so much time and energy trying to foster their independence and then when they start displying it, it makes us so sad but so proud. Mommyhood is so bittersweet.
post #3 of 15
9/8/06 at 2:10pm
Well, it's proof you raised a confident, attached little girl who is now sure of herself and will succeed. That said, I'll probably cry about it, too!
post #4 of 15
9/8/06 at 2:20pm
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I know...But *sniffle* She's still my baby!!!

She needs this...I can't meet her socialization needs..I'm too anti social..but still...*sob* My baby's gone to school!!!!
post #5 of 15
9/8/06 at 2:35pm
post #6 of 15
9/8/06 at 2:38pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pandora114


I dropped her off at preschool today for the first time.

Didn't look back, didn't say "bye mummy!"

*sniffle*

She just went on her confident merry little way..
I understand last year mine would do the same when I dropped her off but at least I got a big MOMMYEE hug when I came back. This year she seees me and starts crying NO GO HOME!!!
post #7 of 15
9/8/06 at 2:47pm
aaww. Makes me want to cry too!!! My ds will be starting Kindy next year, and I'm worried he will be that clingy kid who's crying when I drop him off. I fully intend to walk with him to his class room every day until he's ready for me not too. My mother and I walked my brother in every day of Kindy, and for the first 2 months of 1st grade (and he only wanted us to walk to the beginning of the 1st grade hall thoes 2 months) I felt sad THEN, and he was my little brother (who's 12 now) I can't even imagine what taking myds is gonna be like. Yikes.
post #8 of 15
9/8/06 at 2:49pm
Awwww, sweetie. PPs are right, it means she’s confident and secure and she knows you’ll be right there when she gets out. It means you’re raising her right and doing a GREAT job!

Isn’t it funny how often, as moms, we have more separation anxiety than our kids? My DD barely acknowledges me when I leave her in her little daycare. We always make a show of me saying goodbye, the caregivers wave at me and say “bye”, and DD couldn’t care less. She wants to play with the other kids and the toys, not say “bye” to mama! I miss her more than she misses me!
post #9 of 15
9/8/06 at 2:55pm
My dd did they same thing to me when she started pre K last year and K this year. She actually told me on the first day last year I had to go that I couldnt stay : I am happy that she loves it there but sad that she dosnt need me. She does tell me bye now but barly.
post #10 of 15
9/8/06 at 3:44pm
My Ayla started Kindergarten today. She went to preschool last year, so I knew she wouldn't really be concerned about me, but I still thought it was cute when I embarrassed her by trying to give her a hug and kiss while she was sitting down with her classmates at her table.

She looked at me in an Oh-So-Grown-Up way and said, "MooOOOm" just like a 15 year old or something. She's five.

My baby is growing up. :
post #11 of 15
9/8/06 at 3:54pm
Ahh, I know how you feel. I was very worried for the first day of preschool for DD since she had never been away from me other then a couple of times with the grandparents. But, I am anti-social too and she needed more interaction.

I got myself all prepared for separation.....and she just toddled off happily playing!

I was sad but happy at the same time because I knew it meant she was secure and confident in herself....and that has been the goal right? I wrote her a long letter that day about her achievement and will share it with her one day.

However, the second week, she did have some separation problems, nothing serious, and then has been happy to go ever since!

You have done well.....maybe write to her about how you feel.

with smiles
post #12 of 15
9/8/06 at 4:11pm
Hey! I have an Ayla too! Shes exactly the same way, LOL!
post #13 of 15
9/8/06 at 5:37pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pandora114
I know...But *sniffle* She's still my baby!!!

She needs this...I can't meet her socialization needs..I'm too anti social..but still...*sob* My baby's gone to school!!!!
*hugs* your a great mama and she knows that im sure, in fact ill bet shes making a drawing for you right now .

i know i might get tomatos thrown at me but... just be thankfull shes at this age and not the T word
post #14 of 15
9/8/06 at 5:59pm
All three of mine have been like that.
post #15 of 15
9/8/06 at 7:57pm
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she had so much fun and can't wait to go again! hehehe
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