tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post6339836723690258395..comments2023-04-05T04:52:36.003-07:00Comments on more than this: transitionskitchuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907460384010952009noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-18754208665041316272011-06-27T04:27:25.965-07:002011-06-27T04:27:25.965-07:00We will be transitioning in Sept too and we are no...We will be transitioning in Sept too and we are not looking forward to it in regards to the naps. Jammer needs them or he is impossible to deal with by 5pm. The new place does have rest time so we'll have to see how that works out.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269423321421270481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-68466590234929685832011-06-24T05:27:29.954-07:002011-06-24T05:27:29.954-07:00We went from nap options in NY pre-K to no nap in ...We went from nap options in NY pre-K to no nap in Montessori and VPK. To make it worse she doesn't want to be picked up at 3pm and prefers to stay late so she can have play time after academics are done for the day. She comes home filthy from playing outside and 1/2 the time it's a battle to get her fed, bathed and not falling asleep on the couch. Transitions are hard and we are about to make another one to K in another school soon.Lost and Foundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-82050382946837360292011-06-21T12:17:05.100-07:002011-06-21T12:17:05.100-07:00I know I am definitely worried about Bri's tra...I know I am definitely worried about Bri's transition to kindergarten. She will be getting up earlier, dealing with longer days and going 5 days a week. I know she is going to miss her old school and teachers. I really hope she does ok. <br /><br />I think it is great that E is getting used to everything now. She is a very strong and smart gal. She will get used to everything in no time!Briana's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160431869695128577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-20675317513002954602011-06-20T17:52:18.379-07:002011-06-20T17:52:18.379-07:00I agree, Kris. "Temper tantrum" is inap...I agree, Kris. "Temper tantrum" is inappropriately used here by me, especially since she only cries during those very limited circumstances. I guess what I was trying to say is that since E came along a wonderful world has opened up for you, exposing you to classic experiences that many parents go through, though these experiences don't manifest themselves exactly alike. There are always variations from one family to the next. As you also mentioned, I do see growth for both you and her through these experiences; love; struggle and OVERCOMING those same struggles. <br /><br />She's a tough little girl and has experienced certain things children her age should not have had to experience. On the other hand, look where she ended up- with you. Could she be in a better place than next to you? NO. It's like how we once spoke about how God takes what is seemingly bad, and makes something good out of it. Make sense? ;0)Tom in Vegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821971426359725229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-34177112696830824092011-06-19T20:03:37.071-07:002011-06-19T20:03:37.071-07:00Your girl is so special and so are you.Your girl is so special and so are you.tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038421823829998887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-2955481917137213022011-06-19T07:44:35.348-07:002011-06-19T07:44:35.348-07:00Tom- Well, thankfully we have never had to deal wi...Tom- Well, thankfully we have never had to deal with a tantrum! :) She cries now and again (and rarely at that) and always when she is (as I said) tired, hungry or sick 99% of the time. It's a tough transition to go from nap every day to no nap cold turkey- her body is really struggling with that. And she hasn't had a tantrum in this class. Her refusal to sit where she was told was not a loud protest, just a refusal, and her crying was just crying, not screaming or having a fit or anything. What I love is that she is working it out. She is LETTING it out, and expressing how she is feeling, which is so good for her. What I hate is that she's having to cope with being overtired and fight through that exhaustion when she doesn't really get "why" she has to :O/ - wish it could be different but she needs to be ready for kindergarten anyway in terms of these naps, so... we hope by the end of the summer she is used to this new schedule!kitchuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03907460384010952009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-32978184318973442312011-06-19T05:14:39.510-07:002011-06-19T05:14:39.510-07:00Awesome Mom, awesome child, awesome family.....Awesome Mom, awesome child, awesome family.....Karhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914119639278579199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-70851068277681870112011-06-19T01:18:43.290-07:002011-06-19T01:18:43.290-07:00Can you remember the time before E came along? Th...Can you remember the time before E came along? The above recount was a facet of your life that did not exist. Now she comes along, and you're dealing with school, teaching her about following directions, teaching her about getting along with others, getting to know her personality, dealing with temper tantrums--that's so fricken AWESOME! <br /><br />But I must say, when ever I hear a child cry, I get jittery and a million things go through my panicked mind: Are they hurt? Are they sick? Are they hungry? What if they just ate and are still crying? It can't be hunger, then, right? Should I go to the ER? Maybe call an ambulance?? That's the typical question-check-list that goes through my head. You make it look so easy, though I know it's far from easy. I know, I'd probably make a lousy dad if I'm going to be that over protective. <br /><br />Of course she'll come out of this stronger. This is no ordinary kid you got:0)Tom in Vegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821971426359725229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-32620707804245601402011-06-18T20:11:32.337-07:002011-06-18T20:11:32.337-07:00Ah yes... sleep, it's NEVER overrated!!
Lack o...Ah yes... sleep, it's NEVER overrated!!<br />Lack of sleep & major transitions...a BIGGIE! Sounds like you are doing all the right things...especially telling the teachers what they should expect! You ROCK & so does E!!!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09662206547720030431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-71680114690464347072011-06-18T16:52:09.835-07:002011-06-18T16:52:09.835-07:00I am so amazed at your parenting skills. Hope the...I am so amazed at your parenting skills. Hope the upcoming week goes well and E gets her nails painted!Lindy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13984113867345995064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-59577943594675436462011-06-18T08:42:28.440-07:002011-06-18T08:42:28.440-07:00You are incredible. She is incredible.
You are so...You are incredible. She is incredible.<br /><br />You are so in touch with your daughter in EVERY aspect. And that is half the battle.<br /><br />Jillthe meaklimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11125408251393399758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655466035941782914.post-52696838242709099092011-06-18T08:42:00.442-07:002011-06-18T08:42:00.442-07:00Bless her heart. My girl is starting without naps ...Bless her heart. My girl is starting without naps this week andi am worried what will happen too! Good luck with the transition!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com