Stages of Adaptation
Day 1 of Preschool:
- Babisodes: *Releases my hand and runs inside classroom*
- Me: (after 45 minutes) Sweetie, mommy and daddy are going to take a walk. We’ll be back soon.
- Babisodes: But,.. can I come?
- Me: Don’t you want to stay here with your new friends?
- Babisodes: Yes, but can, can, can…mommy and daddy stay?
- Me: I promise, we won’t be far, and we’ll be right back. Okay?
- Babisodes: Ooo-kay *hugs*
Day 2 of Preschool:
- Babisodes: *Releases hand and runs inside classroom*
- Me: Okay sweetie. I’ll see you in a few hours. Can you say goodbye to mommy and daddy?
- Babisodes: Can, can, can… mommy and daddy stay for a widdle bit?
- Me: No honey, daddy has to go to work, and I’ll be back soon to pick you up. All right?
- Babisodes: Oh, all right. *hugs*
Day 3 of Preschool:
- Babisodes: *Releases hand and runs inside classroom*
- Me: Okay sweetie. I’ll see you in a few hours. Can you say goodbye to mommy and daddy?
- Babisodes: *single wave from afar*
Disclaimer:
Every child adapts to new experiences and environments at different rates. Some may take several weeks, even months to adjust to new surroundings. And others may have the decency to wean themselves slowly in order to allow time for their parents to catch up.
(Me spying incognito at the park today)
I’m so glad you captured this on photo. haha.
Shamelessly Sassy’s last blog post..The Smoking Tampon
July 1st, 2008 at 2:12 pm
ok, that’s weird. comment luv put up a link to an older post? strange.
Shamelessly Sassy’s last blog post..The Smoking Tampon
July 1st, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Hmm…sorry ’bout that. Comment luv has been acting crazy lately
July 1st, 2008 at 2:14 pm
My experience was OhCountess had a much harder time with the little OhPrincesses going off then they did. OhPrincess2 just started school aged childcare since she starts Kindergarten this fall. OhCountess was worried she’d be really scared and confused by it all. I normally drop the kids off each day…she didn’t even look back when we found her classroom. Nope, she’s not ready
OhCaptain’s last blog post..Twins win!
July 1st, 2008 at 2:24 pm
hahahaha. love that you’re spying at the park. HILARITY!! ALSO: “others may have the decency to wean themselves slowly in order to allow time for their parents to catch up.” CLASSIC!
jameil’s last blog post..Old Lady
July 1st, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Hehehe that will so be me – spying on Zack when he starts nursery after the summer. I hope he takes to it as well as Ella has!
Marylin’s last blog post..Zack is Officially Trained.
July 1st, 2008 at 2:35 pm
lol !!
so true!!
love this post. and i love that you were spying on them. 
that is the great mom i know you are!! 
i so would do that too. i like to drive around the parking lot at the elementary school and watch the kids and teachers through the window… and when they notice me, I just wave and con’t driving. lol
i hope things are better with the teacher paying attention to the kids and not her cell phone, and also with how you are feeling about it all.
xoxoxo
Jennifer’s last blog post..HOLY…
July 1st, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I’m glad you got a picture of your spying today
*lol* Too cute!
It seems that in many cases it’s the parent that adapts slower than the child. Riley took a while to adapt, but it got easier when she was able to get on the bus and leave us from there than for us to drop her off. We’ll see what happens with Angel
I hope the transition continues to go ’smooth’ for the both of you!!
Sarah’s last blog post..Conversations with a Parrot**
July 1st, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Great story. That picture says it all!
Beth’s last blog post..where I am supposed to be
July 1st, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Great Photo! I’ve had that feeling so many times.
Sometimes, the adjustment is really hard on the parents. My daughter is going to start preschool in a couple weeks and I think it will be a little tough for her at first, but I have my anxieties too…
Great post!
Laura@StorytellinMama’s last blog post..Storytime!
July 1st, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Aww poor momma. *hugs*
Ashley’s last blog post..Coming soon to blogs near you.
July 1st, 2008 at 3:18 pm
It’s good to hear she’s adjusting so quick.
Solomon’s last blog post..The “Things I’m Grateful For” July contest – Starts July 1st!
July 1st, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Hey! You’re lucky!! We got the wave from afar on the first day. LOL!!!
Karen of Sillymonkeez’s last blog post..Silly Monkey Stories: Sunday Afternoon Fever
July 1st, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I’m glad that she is doing so great!! Just so you know, I would totally spy too. On the days that I would work from home but still send the kids off, I would randomly pop in to school to take a quick look in to see them in their element and to see the teachers in action, when they didn’t know I was watching….. I’m sneaky like that.
abunslife’s last blog post..I’m not home today!
July 1st, 2008 at 3:28 pm
At least she’s adjusting so well. I know it’s harder for you, but you should be happy she loves it that much. Keep your chin up mom. The social activity is great for her. And, even if you don’t see it, the recoop time is great for you.
Anglophile Football Fanatic’s last blog post..Finding a Voice & the Tie that Binds
July 1st, 2008 at 3:37 pm
I can’t tell you the number of times my smart-ass teen-aged sons would chant “C’mon Dad. Keep up!” as they adjusted to new and different things way faster than I did. They seemed to take great and perverse pleasure in making me feel like an old fuddy duddy.
Lou Lohman’s last blog post..half a lap
July 1st, 2008 at 3:49 pm
I think this is called ” letting go”?
It’s tougher on the mommy I think …
Jientje’s last blog post..It was a Great Holliday ….
July 1st, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Good for Babisodes!
It takes my son weeks or months to fully adjust to any new preschool/daycare situation, and he’s been doing it since he was six months old. It’s interesting how different they can be, isn’t it?
Natalie’s last blog post..LMD
July 1st, 2008 at 4:18 pm
What is that all about? Them being all independent and stuff. I was not ready for my oldest to go into preschool, but definitely not ready for her to LIKE it.
Tara R.’s last blog post..Mullet anyone?
July 1st, 2008 at 4:20 pm
This whole tale is making my heart hurt. I don’t want to go through this.
brittany’s last blog post..You say tomato, I say I want 5 more kids.
July 1st, 2008 at 4:31 pm
It’s so much easier on a mommy’s ego when they do it slowly to allow us to catch up.
Karen’s last blog post..Name That Bump
July 1st, 2008 at 4:38 pm
My CommentLuv didn’t work at all, so I uninstalled it. I don’t know what’s up with that.
But getting back to your POINT… I like how you worded the disclaimer.
How are you feeling about things, other than the fact that Babisodes didn’t wean slowly enough for your tastes?
Rebecca’s last blog post..My plant’s new haircut
July 1st, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Did she have that long walk again today? It sounds like she’s really happy!
C adjusted to high school in milliseconds. It took me all year to catch up. Sad, but true!
Jen of a2eatwrite’s last blog post..Good Reasons to Have a Bunch of Friends Over for Book Club
July 1st, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Your lucky, at least you made to day three. With our children, half-day and they were waving from a far. Now I can’t even get them to stay put for dinner. Even the youngest can’t wait to be free from our grasps. But of course when they are sick or when they need something, they are on you like white on rice…
chris’s last blog post..Are You Patriotic?
July 1st, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Aww, I guess that means she’s ready. Hilarious disclaimer. I’ll probably doing the same thing in a year. I wonder if I’ll get a wave goodbye?
skiplovey’s last blog post..Unspectacularly yours
July 1st, 2008 at 4:54 pm
my children also didn’t have the decency to need me until i was ready to let go.
ingrates!
the planet of janet’s last blog post..Why is there air?** (and other imponderables) — plus! a contest!
July 1st, 2008 at 6:08 pm
So very sweet and cute and lovely and bittersweet. I love that you spied. I don’t blame you a bit.
Maggie’s Mind’s last blog post..Can’t Take Me Anywhere
July 1st, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Clearly you’ve done one heck of a job!!! Look how confident and independent she is! But, I’m sure there are many, many moments where she is still all about momma and daddy!
BTW, I will be you one day, sitting a safe distance away, watching him. Admiring him. And, probably pining just a wee bit, for him.
LaskiGal’s last blog post..One of THOSE days
July 1st, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Much better than the sobbing screaming mess of a child. Although they are usually fine after 5 minutes.
Emily/Randomability’s last blog post..Da Cubs
July 1st, 2008 at 9:12 pm
That is really cute. I guess it happens with every toddlers, huh. One day, the parents will diminish into the backgrounds. Err .. not meant to make you sad …
Sorry, Sandy.
She is so strong and independent and highly adaptable. Those are great qualities.
Andie Summerkiss’s last blog post..Brastagi – Karo Highlands
July 1st, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Yup, your commentluv is weird …
Andie Summerkiss’s last blog post..Brastagi – Karo Highlands
July 1st, 2008 at 10:09 pm
You are SO lucky that she is reacting that way. My kids cried and clung and it was utterly heartbreaking.
LOVE that you were spying!! lol
dysfunctional mom’s last blog post..Peace from Within
July 1st, 2008 at 10:47 pm
That is a great sign as far as I am concerned. She is having a good time. She feels secure and safe and she KNOWS you will come back. She is comfortable.
KEEP BELIEVING
Angie’s last blog post..In which Angie can look back and laugh now (even if it is an evil cackle)
July 1st, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Oh, I am so glad that things are going well! I love that you are spying on her.
HRH’s last blog post..At this pace buying stock in crocs is a sure bet…
July 1st, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Hehe…you’re still spying? I am glad she is enjoying school – obviously this is a good sign
July 1st, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Aww. What a big girl. She is doing so well! And so are you!
Kathryn’s last blog post..Inches From Lunacy
July 1st, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Hee! I love spying on them, too! Our school even has a one-way mirror for us to “observe”.
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:12 am
Smootches babe. Moo asked if she could go to the city and stay in a motel with friends. I said no. She asked why. I told her I wasn’t ready yet.
See, some things never change
Kelley’s last blog post..Of twits and twats Tuesday
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:36 am
Oooo…she’s becoming such a big girl!!
That’s great though that she’s not a clinger..a little independance is good.
mp’s last blog post..The new haircut
July 2nd, 2008 at 10:55 am
I like that you are spying – it makes me feel better to know that I may not be the only one out there. I haven’t done it yet, but my baby will start MDO in the fall. I’m sure I’ll be lurking close by most days.
wright’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Cupcake Carnage
July 2nd, 2008 at 10:58 am
she is coping well and thats great! i can see the park is not safe and fenced. is this the park u mentioned earlier?
wen’s last blog post..Cruise Vacation
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:18 am
Love this post!
Yesterday, it was spying on her at pre-school. Tomorrow, she will have her driver’s license. I would rewind to the pre-school years in a heartbeat
Big Hair Envy’s last blog post..A Smart Way To Solve The Trash Crisis
July 2nd, 2008 at 3:03 pm
*sniffles*….
!
what a cute sweetie pie
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:09 am
That’s an awesome spy picture. LOL!
Linda’s last blog post..More Random Things About Me
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:37 am
July 3rd, 2008 at 5:46 am
Heartbreaking. For us parents, not the child.
Nola’s last blog post..Why I Knit, Part II
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:47 pm
oh i love that you’re spying from afar!
Jojo’s last blog post..Stay safe, baby
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I bet I will be spying when they are in their 30’s.. hahah..
It is a harder adjust on us I think. seriously.
Kim’s last blog post..Fart Rating System
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:40 pm
awh sandy! this is precious, beany
so grateful to be mormon’s last blog post..has this ever happened to you?
July 14th, 2008 at 1:15 am