Leo survived his first day of Kindergarten like a champ. He was so brave. He says he hates it of course, and tried everything to get out of going back. But I think he will come around in a month or two. A short recap of his day:
-Everyone got superstars except for him.
His teacher is not as nice as he expected.
She didn't pay attention to him or talk to him at all.
All of the kids made fun of him.
It's actually the worst ever, as bad s bad can be.
His stomach hurt all day. -
Sounds torturous, no? It is hard to imagine the shock to his small beingness, going from hanging at home all day in his underwear, to hanging at school all day with a bunch of strange people and rules. But he is strong and smart and I know he will make his place. It's a neat school with all different kinds of people. The montessori curriculum allows a little more freedom and creative learning. And I cant wait to hang out in his classroom.
Drop off was so fast, there was no time for tears or protest, like ripping off a band-aid, he was in a nervous sort of daze. Here we are on the playground lining up to go into school and below is my last glimpse of him as I headed out the door.
3 comments:
there is something about the photo of Leo sitting in that classroom with all the other kids. He is such a big boy and still so little in many ways. i remember this terrifying day as clear as day. it started with the required shots before starting kindergarten and just got scarier from there (even the blow up alphabet letters were scary). he is so brave and so sensitive. i bet he will make some great friends, maybe some for life. lots of love to you mommy as i am sure it was equally as hard for you as it was for him.
I was thinking of him (and you) all day last week. I am sure by next week he will be loving it and will have lots of gold stars. I love the shot with all the boys. Finn's just chilling with his shades on... while Leo looks like he's about to poop his pants :) Just kidding. I think Kate said it best. So, Ditto what she said.
Micah will be in your shoes next week, Leo! Hang in there...
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