Ok, so i need some advice on how to get Serenity excited about going to Kindergarden in the Fall.
This week she cried and cried and said that she didn't want anyone to come to her birthday party because then she would be 5 and have to go to school!!!! Broke my heart!
I explained that it was very far away and that we would go to see the Kindergarden soon (in May they have an open house) but she said she doesn't want to leave Rayna and I (poor Skyler was left out)!
Look how cute she is:
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Oh she is just adorable and we had the very same problem with Evan.....we tried to get him excited....but nothing really worked until Mommy has a special Kindergarten Day with him....They dressed up.....took back packs and went out to Lunch and the book store...He was a little more excited after the special day they spent together!!
Wishing you a great day!!!
Yes she's really cute but 'fraid don't know the answer!When I was her age I was bribed with a bike, but that's frowned on now!! btw do you happen to know the answer to my conundrum over at my place about women & shopping?!
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What a cutie - for sure! Hm... it sounds like you are making and talking about kindergarten in an upbeat and exciting way. Are there other little friends that you know that may be in the same class? See if you can get some other little girls starting kindergarten and maybe have a special day with them and their moms to pick out some school supplies and a special first day of school outfit.
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Thanks also for stopping by...I am finally home from Atlanta, but have to get back to the work week again...will be catching up with blog reading again. (Oh...your J post for Alphabe-Thursday was cute :o)
Oh, poor thing! I haven't experienced this yet so not sure I'll be much help but maybe tell her how she'll make new friends and she'll be able to do things at 5 that she could never do at 4! Hey, you know, there was a Cosby Show episode where Rudy didn't want to turn 5 and her mom gave her this pep talk that of course solved everything, lol. Crud, I can't find it on You Tube!
Good luck, I'm sure she'll love it once she goes! :D
I never had a bit of trouble with my son and I think it was because when we used to go out (he was in a stroller) I used to pass a school and I would say look at all the children playing one day you will be able to play with them too, and he would look into the playground and see them enjoying themselves. When it was time for him to go to nursery he was looking forward to playing with the other children so much and although I got a long hug and he said he had missed me when he got home, he was not upset at all which was such a relief, I was in tears as I went out of sight :-D
awww she is so cute! I would try and make it exciting...and get her involved with school shopping and tell her she will make lots of new friends and learn alot. I can't really think of anything else....my Daughter was excited to go....I think it was harder on me when she actually went to school :)
Hey there.
I just told my kids that after they try it we would talk bout is the liked it. 2 of them never even cared after they started. one said school is no good in the winter. The baby stared this year... is still shy but likes making cards and picture to give the teacher so she wants to deliver them. In Can. Kindergarden is not mandatory so if you pull her out no big deal. You may not even get a call from the school.
Good luck I found that the longer they waited the more they loved it. e-mail me if you want to chat more. <3 Shaz
Shopping for preschool is a big deal ... maybe a mommy & me date ... siblings not involved ... and if you happen to have some friends in the neighbourhood, getting her to socialize with friends other than her sisters & mommy might help her become a bit more eager to meet others ...
oh dude i am so busted, here i am at work looking at blogs ... Me, Jo actually left the comment above ... Izzy must not have signed out last time .... lol!
She is so adorable. I don't have any little ones but I guess I would just let her know all the fun things she'll be doing and learning. A cute lunch box and new clothes always got me excited for school.
Hugs,
Karyn
AWWW! I wouldn't make her do anything if she looked at me like that!!
I don't know what to say! Why is she so worried about something so far away? My boys were fine about going, but of course when we got there, that was when the crying started. so no darlin'. I don't have any advice.
SORRY!!
Good luck!! HUGS!!
Sigh :( Sigh :P Aww honey...mine did this too! And if it could break your heart it would but I can promise you it is WAY harder on us mommys and we are truly are the only ones who will remember this. It's tough for sure...to try to walk away with a smile on your face despite their sad faces...but after a week or two...they will be in love with the whole experience just as we were at that age. It's worth it. But it is one of the first obstacles...you can do it! : ) xxxx
LOL... apparently I have a comment to make about this, seeing that I don't have kids and wouldn't have a clue how to help you out.... I think I did well. Jo - you are so busted!!
When Emily started Kindergarten I picked up the book The Kissing Hand. I think I love what it stood for more than her but it is a beautiful story. It just might help her feel close to you when she's at school.
Gotta laugh at Jo and Izzy! Too funny!
Hi Carrie
I love that picture!
I was always anxious about the first day of school but nothing really helped. Some things you just grit your teeth and endure. Is there anything else besides missing you guys that she is anxious about?
I like all the ideas about shopping for school supplies and a new outfit.
Good luck.
awwww...okay, this probably has been suggested...how bout preschool this summer...if not, storytime at local library to socialize with other kids her age? it's so sweet she's gonna miss her sister and it breaks my heart that she dreads to turn 5..sniff sniff! i hope she changes her mind and gets excited....hope you figure something out!!!
hugs,
mo
aww... I can't give you any advice, because I didn't want to go either. Here I am in my 50s and I still remember that day. After I got settled down and got my little slippers on, I ran out the door after my mom. I can still visualize the moment.
Poor Mom, from that day on, the older kids in the neighbourhood had to take me to school!
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