Noah's first words about his first day of Kindergarten:
"It was SO long and there was a LOT of learning!"
It took us awhile to get more out of him- his mind was DONE thinking for awhile. He said his class went to the library, but they didn't get to check out any books. He was quite bummed about that. His class watched some "Franklin" movies. My kids love Franklin the Turtle books so this was totally awesome. He played inside for recess since it has been so hot. His classroom has "way more toy foods than we have." He had a great day and was so exhausted when he went to bed.
Noah's 2nd day proved to be MUCH harder on everyone than the first. Noah was in tears as we dropped him off. I am sure he was thinking, "Do I really have to do this all over again?" It is a HUGE adjustment for him. I did the best thing I could do: let his teacher be firm, put him in line, and I walked away. It was so hard, but I knew it was best for him. Daniel and Jodi fell apart at home. They didn't know how to play at all without Noah. I had to be very active with them and engage them through much of the day. It was so exhausting for me as well!! Noah really is an anchor in our home and his going to school shows me how special he is in our family.
Noah really had a great time today. He had P.E. and absolutely loved it. This is crazy for an "Albaugh" (my maiden name). We were not at all athetic and the P.E. teachers had their hands full with our awkwardness. Noah LOVED the jogs around the gym- go figure. I can sit forever listening to Noah tell me about his day. He is so amazing and wonderful and I truly feel empty with him gone.
I am hoping and praying that Daniel will "come into his own" soon. He throws such awful fits as any mom of a 3-year old will understand. I am tried to my max with that boy. He can be so sugary sweet and then turn on you in less than a second. It's really quite talented actually!!! I know that life around the Frier home will smooth out eventually, but with Noah starting school, Dustin starting school, and Daniel starting speech therapy/preschool life will be turbulent until we get it all balanced out.
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Your posts are making me emotional...I don't want Landon to go to school next year! I'm glad Noah's second day ended up being better than it started, and I hope Daniel gets the hang of making his own fun sometimes.
The balance is always delicate at home/school! Oh, I had a few who had such a hard time until a teacher suggested sending a picture of me and the child and I wrote I love you on the little card I made to them. They could pull it out anytime and they told me they often did. This was a huge blessing as the sobbing children as they left in line was breaking my heart. They do adjust and then love it! Home is another story. Ben this year is the only one home and I forgot what to do with a 2 yr. old alone! He is constantly entertained by his siblings so I'm learning all over how to parent my baby! Love you! Keep the faith!
I love what he said about school- It was SO long. How cute. I now know a little of what you mean when you were talking about how hard it is to have him gone. My parents wanted my son to come stay w/ them over the weekend. He's never done that before and we miss him SO much. Adalynn doesn't know what to do w/out him- it is so different w/ him gone.
I hope Noah adjusts to school.
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