well, we have survived something i didn't think we could. sounds dramatic? you should have seen me (or frankly, my son) these first few weeks of the dreaded daycare transition. i recently took another job, working normal-late hours, so the necessity (that was inevitable to keep z entertained w/ a curriculum) to move them had come. i'm all for em staying in a home daycare but the thought of two drop offs make ZERO sense. and i digress...
the kids moved and it was incredibly tough on the big (lil) guy...which in turn made this a few miserable weeks for mom. he would literally kick and scream every morning saying he didn't want to go to 'big boy school' (as we called it as we were hyping it up for weeks ahead of time). when i would turn the corner to enter the parking lot, an onlooker would have thought i was plucking hairs out of his head. VERY DRAMATIC thing for the ol' Gs! i felt absolutely horrible as he held on to my leg, crying with big alligator tears, and screaming for me to stay. the teachers were incredible as they did their very best to love on him and encourage him to be a part. the best (absolute BEST) thing that happened was Abram Bernal (as z refers to him). Abram is my dear friend, Kristie's, child. the boys are only a few weeks apart and i was elated that he took z into his group and welcomed him warmly each day. he made this transition doable...along with time and wonderful teachers. when i finally walked away from there (in tears), i was only half way done. i still had my little em, who i knew would forgive easier than z.
i'm pleased to say that we have successfully survived the transition and both children enjoy their days...z more so than em. z looks forward to the very fun activities, the songs, the art, the outdoor time, and the friends every day! whew...
here are a few pictures of the fiesta parade they had at 'school'.
aren't these buggies the cutest things?
and zu and abram with their 'floats' that their mommies put together at the very last minute! mimi actually did most of zu's. love that lady!
you're so kind! Abram loves his "Zachary Gingrich," and is looking forward to playing with him at the lake!
Posted by: Kristie Bernal | June 12, 2009 at 10:08 PM
I know how hard this transition was on all of you- lots of prayers were said for you! However, look at them now!! I am so happy all is right now.
Posted by: dee | June 05, 2009 at 06:03 AM