my two year old son starts school in a few weeks. he will be attending a real school and ride the bus to and from school. the class he will be attending is a program that is for kids his age who are receiving special instruction up to the age three. since he will be three in january, they can't see him after that so they asked me if i want to put him in school where he will continue to get all the help he needs to get to where he needs to be in talking and other areas. how did you all handle it when your kids started school??? i am dreading that day because he is my baby and my firstborn.
his first day of school was thursday, august 23rd, and when i put him on the bus to go to school, i didn't cry. the next day though when i put him on the bus, he started crying and reaching for me so as i watched him leave, i lost it. i broke down in my driveway, crying my eyes out....lol. as he was getting off the bus later that day when he came home, he had a death grip around my neck and i had to hold him for five minutes just to reassure him that he was home now for the weekend. i'm going to go tuesday while he's in school to see how he is doing and i'm gonna talk to his teacher.
Well, when my daughter started daycare I was actually scared and anxious, so many emotions! My first and only child, I don't know why, but you'll definitely get over it and it will become routine. Good Luck
Two is a little young to put on a bus in my mind. I put my daughter on a bus at 4 and had problems with that! I take my hat off to you that you could do this. I hope it all works out well. You will cry of course, and have the jitters all day but you will get through. Keep yourself busy, try not to think about your child being away in school for the first time. It will get easier. My daughter is starting school in first grade next week. I still have trouble putting her on a bus and this will be her 3 year on a bus!!! You will never feel as if anyone can take care of your child better than you. It is part of being a mommy. Have your cry, dry your eyes and move on. That is really all you can do. Take care, good luck and I and all the other mothers who have gone through this before you are here for encouragement!!!
E.
It sounds like a school my son went to. It was hard at first and he cried but it helped him so much. When he turned 3 he started in the local elem. school in a preschool special ed class. They don't like to call it special ed but ithas helped him a lot. He has one of the best teachers ever. He went all last school year and is going to start again this year next Monday. He talks all the time now. He gets speech therapy at school a couple of times a week and he is doing great.
My advice is definately put him in there. It may be hard but it will be well worth it in the long run. Good luck. What school is it? Mine goes to Claxton.
A.,
I feel your pain and worries. It is ok to be afraid. Since you are a stay at home mom, stop in sometimes to monitor his progress. In some cases, him seeing you will be a crouch for him and a reason for you to pull him out because you may see the abandonment look in his eyes. Give it time and build yourself mentally because you are going to need it. The fathers are more stronger in the area of dropping in on the kid or kids. Take turns and pray. You are about to take a gaint step in your life by allowing him to develop his identity on his own and time for himself... He need this as real as you... Good luck and please keep us informed n his progress...
Hi A., I have a son the same age he will be three in septemper.My oldest son is six and will be in the first grade.I cryed when my oldest started school, he went to two years of preschooland all day kindergarden.I had a hard time,but he did great.My two year old is begging me to go to school,he is potty trainedand raedy togo,It is hard he is my baby.We are moving to the jonesborough Tn.area from indiana,I had my little guy registered in pre school here but im not sure of one there.Do you know a good one?My oldest starts monday at jonesboroug elementary.You will be fine, Kids ajust so well.They love schooland it makes them feel like big stuff.Just be brave and it will get easier ,i promise.If you need to talk you can email me at ____@____.com luck and take careTawn
When my oldest daughter started school it was hard but seeing her happy and making friends was all worth it. You might want to ask his teacher if she will call you when he gets to school just to assure you that he is there and ok. That might help ease your mind a bit. It is hard getting use to but when he comes home and is excited to tell you about his day it is all worth it. I hope all goes well with you and will keep you in my prayers.
I know it's hard, but I had to have my daughter in Early Intervention and it was a wonderful program. We continued in the school system and they really do an excellent job too. The good thing about the bus is that it is a small bus with few children and at least two adults so the children are supervised better than a regular bus with only one adult. I had a hard time the first day of school for all my children, but I knew they were getting the help that they needed. I'm sure you will cry as I did, but just try to remember that he is getting the help that he needs. Good luck!
Just relax. It won't be as hard and as bad as you think. At first you will think the world came to an end and you will cry watching him ride off on the bus. But in a week, you will realize a greater relationship with your daughter and you will have more quality time with her and pretty soon it will all be normal to you. I have a 1 yr old too. What school are you putting your son in? Maybe I should check it out.
M.
