Totgirl didn't want to go to school today, which was a little strange for her....hmmmm.....she LOVES school. Wonder what is going on with my little lovegirl? I emailed her teacher and it seems she has been spending quite a bit of time looking through the window into the infant room, where Zachy plays...and standing at the fence on the play yard, which borders the infant play yard. A lot of time...watching her little brother....all through free choice time and outside playtime. All the pictures she has made at school and brought home this week have been for Zachy. I wonder if she is feeling a little sad because she knows he will soon move up to be with new friends in the Toddler A room and she won't be able to see him? I realize now that she has no real concept of time and so all she knows is that he is going, not when, just that he is. Seems that her increased watching over him has coincided with her verbal realization that he is moving. I'm thinking maybe, just maybe, I am on to something. Now, the challenge is....what to do? How to handle it so that she feels secure and prepared for his move at the same time? I think I shall sleep on that one.
I must say one of the hardest parts of being a mother is worrying about your kids and seeing them struggle at all. They must struggle, I know; It is a part of life. But, it is hard to watch. And I ask myself, 'Did I talk too much about it?' I was trying to make sure she was prepared. I know how much she loves their morning routine and watching Zachy get dropped off right after her. I know how much she loves getting to check on him during the day (even before it became an all day thing), So, I wanted her to know, know that he would be moving. But, like I said, I realize now, she does not really understand the 'when factor' of the move. MommyGuilt has officially set in...
On a happy note, her teacher also commented on how much they love her silly and bubbly personality! I love when my totgirl shares the fun loving, sparkling side of herself...her eyes twinkle and her whole face lights up. I know I am her mom, but it really is infectious. Her teacher also assured that they are all supporting her through her transitions and care very much about her. LOVELOVELOVE her totbabycollegepeeps!
Lastly for today, Zachy's daily report card said, 'Zachary is talking all the time! He has so much to say. It is his very own, special Zachary language! :-) Miss Kim.' She is ab-so-lute-ly RIGHT! He HAS become quite the 'talker' and he DEFINITELY has a lot to say. He points his finger for emphasis and gets a real serious look on his precious face. And he uses his to finger to point and say, 'That.' On occasion, we get the 'ut' part of the 'ut-oh,.' Of course he says 'Mama' and almost 'Dada.' Other than those understandable words, Miss Kim is right, it is his own special Zachary language!
Time to go....have I mentioned how insanely I love my babies?
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