The Hardin Family

First Day of Preschool

September 5th, 2008

Today was Madison’s first day of preschool!  It went pretty much like I thought.  I took the day off work so I could be there to drop her off and pick her up.  As soon as we walked in, Madison wanted me to pick her up.  I knew right there it would be hard to leave.  I carried her into her classroom and one of the teachers began to tell her where to put her things.  I put Madison down and she followed her teacher’s directions.  Then the teacher told her what they were doing to start the day.  At that point I realized it was time for me to go, but I hadn’t even said goodbye!  So I bent down, gave her a big hug, kiss, and told her I loved her.  Madison walked away.  I stood there thinking, “Isn’t she supposed to be screaming and crying for her mommy??”  But, she was amazing.  I turned to walk out the door and about 3 steps out the classroom door my tears began to fall.  So many thoughts consumed my head.  Would she talk to the other kids?  Would she be included or left out?  Would she pee pee in the potty?  I sat in the car for awhile with my mom and we just talked and cried.  Then we went shopping with Lauren to pass the time.  Mid-morning Ryan called the school to find out how Madison was doing.  They said she is happy and quiet, but she will not go to the bathroom.  At pick up time, Ryan was able to be there with me and Madison had just had an accident.  She had refused to go to the potty all day.  But, otherwise, she had a great day!  She told us all about it – they read books, play dough, calendar time, played outside, sang…  I think, or hope, this will help get rid of her shyness.  She goes 2 days a week, Wednesdays and Fridays.  I’m so excited for her..she seemed really happy!  Here are some pictures of her going to school for the first time!

Getting ready to leave!

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