With Savanna’s first day of preschool today, I felt nervous. We’ve never had her out of our sight, so I had no idea how she will do. When Cliff told her we were leaving to take Josh to school, she didn’t even look at him. She focused on the new toys she was playing with. When we came to pick her up, it was almost like she had done this before and it was no big deal that we showed up.
With Josh’s first day of kindergarten today, I felt sad. He couldn’t wait to get into his classroom. After Cliff and I walked out of his school, I sobbed all the way back to the car. It’s a new phase of Josh’s life, and I have just lost him a little bit more.
He came out of school complaining that one hour was too short and he wanted to stay longer.
Be glad that your kids are well adjusted and welcome change. The alternative is much worse, where they don’t want to go or are upset the whole time they are there. I’ve seen the full spectrum. Trust me, you and your husband will be happy to know that both kids feel comfortable in a new situation and welcome new experiences.