Monday, August 17, 2009

Preschool Anxiety

Next week my little googies is starting preschool and instead of being excited about it, I am so nervous. I feel like I don't ever want this week to end. I'm nervous because she only turns 3 the end of October, so she'll be one of the youngest in her class. She's only going 3 days a week from 9:00 - 11:30, but that still seems like too much. I wish this school had a 2 day program maybe that would ease my anxiety. I know that for the 2.5 hrs she's at school I'll be thinking about her every second. When she falls down, I will not be the one to kiss it all better. 

Kamryn couldn't be more excited, it's me that could wait another year. 
Is how I'm feeling normal?

8 remarks:

Cindy and Rob said...

Ah, Kami cakie is getting so big. She is so smart. I think that she is going to be just fine at preschool and you can always wait outside of her class room and spy on her if it makes you feel better.

Sharon & George said...

She loves friends so she will love it, and if she doesn't you can just withdraw her until next year! Besides it will be nice to have a little alone time to bond with Dylan when he comes. Love you!

Laura Keith said...

Where are you sending her to preschool? Send me an email.

Dan and Melissa said...

AAA I love that picture of her swinging. I miss you guys so much! Don't worry Sam it was hard for me too...I cried the first day Katie went to preschool and then I LOVED IT!!! She will love it and then you'll love it too;)

OLIVIA said...

I think it's hard to let your kids go no matter how old they are. And yes, your feelings are normal. You will though, feel better with time. You're a sweet momma Lindsey!

Charlene and Co said...

She will be just fine. I had to leave Amber with a daymother when she was only 4 months old and I still hate doing it! But they learn so much from other children that it really is very important. You will appreciate those 2.5 hours when Dylan comes.
Sad thing about kids is they become more independent and need us less- that scares me.
Good luck, you will be fine!!

Henich Family said...

Love the pic Sam! I don't have any advice because it is hard enough just leaving Aniston for work. You will get through it though and I bet she will love it. I hope to see you one of these visits so you can meet Anitson!

Anonymous said...

I have an idea: why don't we inject her with some sorta anti-streoid that stuns her growth for a year. Not sure if an antisterioid exists but if it doesn't I'm sure theres one in BRUSSLESPROUTS (those terrible green balls mom used to make us eat). Pretty sure those stunned my growth...I'm never going to be the same again!