Drinking the Montessori Kool-Aid, Day 1
I was a bit worried that the kids, particularly J, wouldn’t adjust to school. That worry was wasted energy. Today was their first preview day at school and to say they took to it is an understatement. After all, there was a sink! A very small low sink just the right size for a toddler to use! Both were very excited to play with the water, to pour the water from one container to another, even to use the child sized mop to mop the water up from the floor.
They were so soaked I left them with the Directress (Montessori-speak for teacher) and went back to the car to get the diaper bag and with it their spare shirts. When I returned I watched them through the one-way mirror. They hadn’t even noticed I was gone and were having a wonderful time.
They have another preview day next Friday and then they start the following Monday.
Stumble it!
and the 529 college savings accounts get a kickback.
February 1st, 2008 14:58
Hi Stacie! You are the WINNER of my Custom Boutique TUTU giveaway!! Come by my blog to check it out, and let me know your colors, size, etc!!
February 1st, 2008 15:27
Sounds wonderful! Mine were much younger when they started, but the first month for us had its ups and downs. At first I thought my J was adjusting perfectly, but then he had a week of crying every time I left. I hope the transition continues to go great for F&J!
February 1st, 2008 15:37
What’s that?
*sniff! sniff!*
Smells like Freedom!
February 1st, 2008 16:23
mmmm kool-aid… I left mine with the babysitter today. we’ll see if she beats daycare. Less people to lick so i’m not sure C will be a fan. Congrats to your almost freedom!
February 1st, 2008 17:27
I’m glad it went so well!
February 1st, 2008 18:57
Hurrah! I’m sure it’s a load off your mind that they took to it so well.
February 1st, 2008 19:55
It sounds like they’re going to have a great time.
February 1st, 2008 21:16
Hooray!
It’s such a Wonderful Feeling when your kids are happy, safe, in a delightful place… and you can leave them there! For hours!
Yes, that is joyful rapture right there!
February 1st, 2008 21:37
That is so wonderful! My daughter goes to Montessori (the infant program) and she just loves it. I think they really understand kids and what they need. I hope you get some much needed R&R while the kiddies play (oops, I mean work
!
February 2nd, 2008 00:13
Hey Stacie — I just saw you won a fabulous tutu from Boasting in my Weakness. I was so excited to see you won. If it couldn’t be my Lorelei in one of those awesome tutu’s I am glad it is going to be your Fiona or maybe even J
!
Check out the link if you haven’t already…
http://bimw.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/are-you-ready-to-find-out-who-won/
And, I expect to see many many cute tutu photos ASAP!
CONGRATS!
February 2nd, 2008 10:35
That is GREAT.
_I_ want to go play in the sink!
February 2nd, 2008 12:32
great to here!
February 2nd, 2008 20:26
Sounds like F and J will adjust just fine. Will *you* be okay? Your babies are growing up!
February 3rd, 2008 18:13
Just read my comment.. Meant hear, but I guess that is what I get for trying
to comment via my phone while eating lunch!
February 4th, 2008 03:59
I’m glad it went so well. It took my son two months to adjust to me leaving him at preschool every morning! It was awful! We start Montessori in August, so I’m keeping fingers crossed that the transition will be easier since he should be used to being in a program by then.
February 6th, 2008 12:14
Free at last, free at last. Lord all mighty I’zzz free at last. Ain’t it just great that you are now moving on to the next phase. Congratulations, now go get that latte and enjoy a few moments to yourself.