I am in total shock. Not one tear was shed today!
This morning when we left home, Adam wanted to know where we
were going, in what order. He always likes
to know what is on our agenda. “First we
gonna go to Woolworths, then we gonna go to drop off Daddy’s suit, then we
going to go to Mimi’s house”. We go to
Woolworths a lot. (If I buy them
something, anything, they will exclaim “Wow Mom, where did you get it
from? From Woolworths?!”)
So this morning he asked where we were going, and I said we were going to school. He replied that he didn’t actually want to go to school; he would prefer to stay home. I replied that he had no choice as school is what we did on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday and that I would drop him off and be back later to fetch him again. He chose not to reply.
When we stopped outside the school, Kate whooped “Yay!! School!!” (you’d think she’d at least pretend to be a little sad). Adam said nothing but didn’t seem too unhappy.
School rules are that it is fine motor activities until 9am and so when all the kids arrive between 8:15am and 9, they are shepherded inside to do the activities. Adam told me he didn’t want to go inside, he wanted to play in the wooden play house. So I said to him “that’s fine, but I am leaving now”. To which he cheerily replied “bye, have a nice day” and off he went.
‘BYE, HAVE A NICE DAY!!!!!’
I couldn’t quite believe it. I practically ran out of there just in case he changed his mind. When I came to pick them up, the teacher said they both had a great day and not a single tear was shed.
I can’t believe he didn’t cry!! I am so proud of my big children!
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Awe... are you beaming with pride?? (now it's your turn to cry) Good Job!
Posted by: Lauraszoo | 28 January 2008 at 03:43 PM
Yay! Phew! Brilliant for you too. Now you can stop that worrying I hope!
Posted by: Flashy Pants | 28 January 2008 at 03:45 PM
PS. Yes I did vote!
Posted by: Flashy Pants Again | 28 January 2008 at 03:46 PM
Well done Adam and Kate! And you, Tertia :)
Posted by: Bev | 28 January 2008 at 03:55 PM
That's brilliant!! You have handled this whole situation so well especially today, even though I'm sure it's hard for you still. Well done, Tertia!
Posted by: Lindsay | 28 January 2008 at 03:57 PM
Awesome job all around. I say this is a good reason for a glass or three of white wine.
May all of you have many more nice days.
Posted by: JuliaKB | 28 January 2008 at 04:06 PM
"We go to Woolworths a lot. (If I buy them something, anything, they will exclaim “Wow Mom, where did you get it from? From Woolworths?!”)"
Ah, for us it's Target--in my three year old's mind, anything and everything can be bought at Target. Which pretty much it can!
Posted by: gerette | 28 January 2008 at 04:10 PM
Bigger question - did *you* cry?
Posted by: Wyliekat | 28 January 2008 at 04:13 PM
did you have a nice day and did you get anything from woolworths?
Posted by: tess | 28 January 2008 at 04:37 PM
Well done!
But I'm confused - do you drop them off and work from home those days?
Posted by: blackbird | 28 January 2008 at 05:03 PM
Wonderful!
I voted for you! Best of luck!
Posted by: maddy | 28 January 2008 at 05:14 PM
I didn't cry, I skipped out of there!
No, I didn't get anything from Woolworths and yes, I did have a nice day.
And re working from home, yes, I work from home now. Did I not mention that? Very remiss of me. Am v v fortunate that I am able to work from home.
Posted by: Tertia | 28 January 2008 at 05:18 PM
Isn't it the best sensation when you can leave them at school and know they are happy. Great job satisfaction as a mother there, well done to all.
Posted by: Gem | 28 January 2008 at 05:37 PM
"Have a nice day" LOL how grown up of Adam!! I'm so happy he's adjusted so quickly. That is wonderful.
Posted by: Stefanie | 28 January 2008 at 05:57 PM
Awww...so happy to hear that! Big boy!
Posted by: Lynnette | 28 January 2008 at 06:11 PM
That 'have a nice day' thing slays me. What a big boy! No tears! I knew they would be OK. Good for you, mommy. And good for Adam.
Posted by: kristylynne | 28 January 2008 at 06:23 PM
Evan asked me this morning, "Can we go to school early today?"
I guess it's good he likes school, but gee, he doesn't have to want to go early!
Posted by: sheilah | 28 January 2008 at 07:07 PM
Not only should you be proud of Adam, you should be proud of YOURSELF! Great job - you did the school thing fabulously!
Posted by: Bobbi | 28 January 2008 at 07:37 PM
But what about the hair? Didn't you get a haircut recently?
Posted by: victoria | 28 January 2008 at 08:15 PM
The Sainsburys Man brings EVERYTHING that comes into our house - including the post ;)
Well done on a smooth preschool transition. Now it's your turn to cry ;)
Posted by: jen | 28 January 2008 at 08:51 PM
Excellent!!
Posted by: Career and Kids | 28 January 2008 at 08:56 PM
Yeah!
Posted by: M&Co. | 28 January 2008 at 09:38 PM
YAHOO!!! That's terrific!
Posted by: Judy | 28 January 2008 at 09:58 PM
Three cheers for Adam, for Kate, and for Tertia! and for the playschool teacher(s) who must be doing a fine job. So glad school is good for everyone!
Posted by: Sheila | 28 January 2008 at 11:00 PM
I'm really really glad to hear it! Although I had no doubt. You have happy, secure and well-adjusted children. No wonder! they have such a miracle mother. Now go and drink a good glass wine... we're all shouting cheers!
Posted by: Lila | 29 January 2008 at 10:48 PM