Today was GG's first day of school . . . EVER!
She went to a co-op preschool run by the moms of the kids involved and she went to learning center classes when we were homeschooling but none of those are the same as "regular" school.
While I can't say GG was excited about going to school, I am happy to report that it went more smoothly then I was expecting.
We had to get past the tantrum stage but at least that was while we were still in the privacy of our apartment. Here is what GG looked like shortly after the tantrum stage.
A few of the complaints GG expressed this morning were:
"I hate EVERYTHING here!!"
"I never want to go to school, EVER!!"
"I don't want to make any friends - - I only want my real friends from home."
But I have to be honest - I can't say that if I were in her shoes I would feel any better about the circumstances. We've all had to adjust to a LOT of changes but I think that it has been most difficult for GG. Overall, I'd say she is handling it pretty well for someone that normally
has a tough time with any type of change, much less a complete life change.
Once we got past the tantrum stage, GG did really did pretty well until she had to get on the bus. But even then, at least she didn't have to be dragged, kicking and screaming. She walked on her own two feet and I don't think she even cried. (Although I could be wrong since I wasn't actually on the bus with her.) In the photo below you can see that she needed some gentle help to get on but, like I said, she didn't have to be dragged!!!
And for that, I am thankful! Very thankful!!
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oh Starlene, I am so proud of her for getting on the bus!
ReplyDeleteI hope she had a great day and made lots of friends. Poor thing, I do know how hard change is for her!
Is that her uniform?
I love seeing the photos, take lots more!
tell GG that I saw the photos and that I am so proud of her for going to her new school! Tell her that Amie says hi.
Oh, she looks so grown up! Please let her know that Mary says hi and that she thinks it is very neat to be able to live in another country.
ReplyDeleteHi Marcella!! Thanks for stopping by. I know, I can't believe what a big girl she is becoming. I will give GG Mary's message. Stay in touch. I have to get back on GCM soon. It's been probably longer than a month.
ReplyDeleteJenny - Yes!! I'm proud of her too. Yes, that's her uniform. It can be changed up a bit though. Different color shirts and another style shirt, she could also where a couple different style skirts (that same grey color). Twice a week they have to wear their PE uniforms - shorts and t-shirt. Grace had to wear hers today. She had NO problems with the shorts! I was concerned about that but it turns out to be a non-issue. Yeah!!
I give her your message and the "hi" from Amie.
Hi Marcella!! Thanks for stopping by. I know, I can't believe what a big girl she is becoming. I will give GG Mary's message. Stay in touch. I have to get back on GCM soon. It's been probably longer than a month.
ReplyDeleteJenny - Yes!! I'm proud of her too. Yes, that's her uniform. It can be changed up a bit though. Different color shirts and another style shirt, she could also where a couple different style skirts (that same grey color). Twice a week they have to wear their PE uniforms - shorts and t-shirt. Grace had to wear hers today. She had NO problems with the shorts! I was concerned about that but it turns out to be a non-issue. Yeah!!
I give her your message and the "hi" from Amie.