I was asked yesterday by someone who actually reads this blog how Brooke is doing in school, and I cannot believe I have forgotten to even tell you about preschool! I showed pictures of us dropping her off on the first day....but that is it!
Well, here goes. First day jitters, well Steven and I were the only two that had them. Brooke walked right in and started socializing. When I went to pick her up the first few days she was thrilled to see me and more than ready for me to take her home. She was worn out from the non-stop going while there, so it has been all I can do to get her fed before she passes out for a nap on those days. Yesterday, however was the first day I had to keep telling her "come on, let's go home." It might bother some mom's, but I know this is a great sign.....she likes it there and is finally feeling more comfortable there as well. She's been learning some great songs, and although she already knows her colors and alphabet she's learning more things ABOUT them and it's fascinating to hear all about her day.
This new phase in her life has however NOT been without resistance. At least once a week she has been placed in time out at preschool for not listening. Her biggest problem is figuring out SHE is not boss....go figure?! I have always thought she is very well behaved, so this really bothered me to hear she was getting in trouble. The teacher seems to be very soft spoken and sometimes I wonder if she's handling her right. I've been praying a lot more these days....for a number of reasons, knowing how to handle Brooke in these situations is one of them. She's even been threatened to have to go to Miss Loraine's office up front for a time out. The teacher didn't tell me this, Brooke did.....so, I know she isn't listening as she should. I was seriously worried about it so I talked to the Director for some insight....is this normal, how should I handle it, etc....because the teacher cannot and will not tell me about the other kids misbehaving, so I felt as though Brooke was the ONLY one getting in trouble. Well, I feel better after the Director let me know she isn't the only one going through this. It's a normal phase MOST kids get out of their system in day care, but since she's never been in day care she is learning here.
The director let me know that Brooke is very 'strong-willed' which totally cracked me up and I asked her if she'd ever met my husband....hahaha, you know I love you Steven. Basically Steven cannot be FORCED to do anything.....insert Brooke now. At age 3 this might seem like a bad thing, but the director has helped me realize she might be bull headed right now, but that could be a great thing as she gets older.....she will most likely be more a leader than a follower. Thanks for the bit of insight and encouragement! We have been working on Brooke listening, and I mean DOING what is asked of her the first time she's asked. Most days she is very cooperative, and the teacher and I have been working together to figure out ways to help drive this home with Brooke. We think she's doing really well, just already showing signs of wanting to talk when she gets bored, therefore interrupting class.....hehe, sound familiar Mom and Dad?!
All in all, preschool is going well. I would much rather her learn these life lessons now, than when she is in Kindergarten. I have never once regretted putting her in school, in fact I think it is good for ALL of us in this household. Some days I question what she's learning....but I have to remind myself it's PREschool and it's okay to make macaroni necklaces, she is there to also learn the way to act in social situations, as well as her alphabet! ;o)
Just some random pics because my Momma will have a fit if I typed all of that up and didn't include any pictures!
While I work out I put this baby gate up so she won't get konked in the head by weights or the elliptical.
She has always loved to talk on the phone, especially to her Daddy or grandparents. Note the newest hairbow's I am making.....yep, been under a little bit of stress and nothing makes me feel better than making something for a sweetie pie.
This picture didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped. It doesn't show very well the gobs of eyeshadow she has smeared all over her cheeks. Blue, green, brown, pink, etc.....she was putting on her makeup.
Just chillin' after school one day in her 'reading glasses'......
1 comment:
Okay, so I can related. Kieler is very stubborn himself, and also has to be told, on occasion, more than once to do something. He's in second grade and this still comes and goes. Good news, he is not easily swayed by friends that try to talk him into doing something he knows is wrong and he is afraid of doing. Right now, I try to see the good and bad in every situation. Being strong-willed can most definitely turn out to be a good thing....they just have to figure out when they can and can't use it. =)
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