that is my question!
As I posted earlier, today was Mia's first day to go to preschool. I have fought this choice a million, well... a billion times. Mia has been at home with me since she was born. I am proud to be the one who has taught what she know thus far. However, running a home daycare can sometimes be challenging with your own children.
I know it has to be hard to share your home space with others.
I know it is hard to wake up M-F to have 6 other friends there when you are getting ready.
I know it is hard to have your "special" toys only in your room.
I know it is hard to have a strict routine M-F but relaxed on the weekend.
I know it is hard to share mom with all of your friends.
I know it is hard to follow rules that might not apply after daycare is finished for the day.
I know it is hard.
The past 6 months Mia has hated to share her toys, acts out, and doesn't like taking direction from mommy, the teacher. I know she is still "getting" what we are learning. She is a very smart yet sassy girl. Yes, I understand a lot of the misbehaving is her age. However, I don't want to over look that she is with me all day long, I fear that she will grow up and be "that child" that no one will play with because she doesn't get along with others.
Dustin and I finally made the choice to send Mia to preschool 2x a week. I was getting to the point where I didn't think badly for doing this. I am not a failure as a parent or daycare provider. I am doing what I think will benefit Mia and and allow her to live longer because momma won't kill her sassy self. I decided to tell my mom about preschool. I was dreading this because my mom is dead set against it. She has always hated that my girls have gone to some sort of preschool outside of our home. Just after I have myself convinced this is a good thing, my mom replies with, " How does that make you look to your daycare parents? You can teach their children but not yours?". Ouch! I knew it was coming though. And, I have actually thought the same thing... a lot!
I have always sent my kids to a preschool program outside of our house for the experience of being away from me and home. They need to be exposed to a school setting at some point- I have loved being their first educator and I wouldn't undo any of our last 6 years that I have been at home with my kids.
Mia is a very young preschooler- she just turned 3 this month. I am hoping by introducing her to another program, she will be more open to our program at home. That she will gain from having two learning times and bring home her well behaved, respectful, sharing self here! This experience is good for her- it is a tiny transition from home and mom.
And with all my ramblings- we have decided to preschool!
As I posted earlier, today was Mia's first day to go to preschool. I have fought this choice a million, well... a billion times. Mia has been at home with me since she was born. I am proud to be the one who has taught what she know thus far. However, running a home daycare can sometimes be challenging with your own children.
I know it has to be hard to share your home space with others.
I know it is hard to wake up M-F to have 6 other friends there when you are getting ready.
I know it is hard to have your "special" toys only in your room.
I know it is hard to have a strict routine M-F but relaxed on the weekend.
I know it is hard to share mom with all of your friends.
I know it is hard to follow rules that might not apply after daycare is finished for the day.
I know it is hard.
The past 6 months Mia has hated to share her toys, acts out, and doesn't like taking direction from mommy, the teacher. I know she is still "getting" what we are learning. She is a very smart yet sassy girl. Yes, I understand a lot of the misbehaving is her age. However, I don't want to over look that she is with me all day long, I fear that she will grow up and be "that child" that no one will play with because she doesn't get along with others.
Dustin and I finally made the choice to send Mia to preschool 2x a week. I was getting to the point where I didn't think badly for doing this. I am not a failure as a parent or daycare provider. I am doing what I think will benefit Mia and and allow her to live longer because momma won't kill her sassy self. I decided to tell my mom about preschool. I was dreading this because my mom is dead set against it. She has always hated that my girls have gone to some sort of preschool outside of our home. Just after I have myself convinced this is a good thing, my mom replies with, " How does that make you look to your daycare parents? You can teach their children but not yours?". Ouch! I knew it was coming though. And, I have actually thought the same thing... a lot!
I have always sent my kids to a preschool program outside of our house for the experience of being away from me and home. They need to be exposed to a school setting at some point- I have loved being their first educator and I wouldn't undo any of our last 6 years that I have been at home with my kids.
Mia is a very young preschooler- she just turned 3 this month. I am hoping by introducing her to another program, she will be more open to our program at home. That she will gain from having two learning times and bring home her well behaved, respectful, sharing self here! This experience is good for her- it is a tiny transition from home and mom.
And with all my ramblings- we have decided to preschool!
Outside at her preschool...
Dustin and I dropped her off for her first day... then a family friend will be taking her to and from two days a week.
Walking in like a big girl. While in the parking lot, she turned to Dustin and I and said, "By mom and dad". We went int showed her around and put her stuff away.
Looking around and getting her bag put away...
After we walked around, we went to find her name on the carpet- she started crying. She told Dustin, "I come home with you". We did what I ask my daycare parents to do. Just hand her over and walk away. I know it is hard- it was hard for me too- but just walk away!
So, we left with my little Mia Rose crying.
My friend picked her up and gave me a good report of her day! She settled in quickly and did well. I am glad.
Even though sending her to school so early is one of the toughest things I have had to do, I am grateful for doing it!
Cheers to a great school year for Mia!
So, we left with my little Mia Rose crying.
My friend picked her up and gave me a good report of her day! She settled in quickly and did well. I am glad.
Even though sending her to school so early is one of the toughest things I have had to do, I am grateful for doing it!
Cheers to a great school year for Mia!
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