When it started, I was sad because this would be the last time Girl and I would be in 'school' together...Today, I am a bag of tears because it is really over. My little girl is growing up fast.
My little, shy girl is empowered and strong and growing by leaps and bounds. She loves school. She loves her teacher, she loves playing with her friends...But I have always been there with her.
And I still despise that Flash Card Bitch.
September, she starts five days a week, two and a half hours each and every morning without (gasp!) me. (Deep breaths. Try not to. Hyper. Venti. Late)
Gah!
I truly believe that with a little encouragement, she will separate just fine. Her school is phenomenal. I trust they will take good care of her.
But, what. About. Me?
Me?
Mamma?
The one who dies a little each time she shows her independence?
The one who cherishes her strength because I know that she will need it in this world...but the Mom who has never been too far from her baby???
Double Gah!
I wrote her teacher a thank you.
Wanna read it. It's sappy. I promise.
There aren't enough words to thank you for what you have done for our family in these past months.
Your enthusiasm for Girl and school and your patience with us has enabled her to find herself in your class. A feat I was not sure would happen. But it did.
These experiences will last them a lifetime and the confidence you helped build will help them establish positive school careers.
Her newfound enthusiasm helped my beautiful butterfly to emerge from her chrysalis ready to greet the world.
Without stressing it, you taught her that. You taught her that school is fun and she doesn't have to feel so afraid.
Your caring and advice (and pediatrician), your knowledge of this age group and patience with us as anxious parents will never go unnoticed in our hearts.
Like the imprint left forever in Girl's heart, you have left special memories of her first days of school that I will cherish always.
Girl and her Mom
15 comments:
Janet, what a nice note!!!! You will make that teacher's day!
You wrote something i guarantee the teacher will never throw away...ever.
aww your going to make the teacher cry!!!
I can only imagine pre-school ... we will be there soon enough.
Oh that teacher's heart is just going to melt! So kind of you to express your gratitude. It wouldn't have occurred to everyone.
As a teacher, I just LOVE when I get nice notes from parents. It's almost better than a gift. What a great letter you wrote, the teacher should treasure that.
PS- Meme Tag- You're it!
My guess is that one day, when that teacher retires, your letter will be read at her retirement party!
That is a great note. Well done. I am sure her teacher will be touched.
As far as next year, just look at it this way. It will give you a couple of hours each day to get stuff done - then you can concentrate more on SF when she gets out of school. I am sure she will share all of the details of each day with you.
You'll be fine.
:)
I think it is fantastic that you wrote that note - too often people only get to hear about what they've done wrong, so good for you for letting her teacher know what a great job she's done.
i had to transition to the five mornings away with thing one this past year. should i admit this? umm, it was awesome to have some time to myself. and 2.5 hrs goes by very, very, quickly. enjoy her this summer, and shop long and hard for that first day of school outfit (hmm, maybe a tutu? :)
Gavin is a teacher. Notes like that mean a lot to him. He came home yesterday with a letter from a student - and he put up on the fridge. It was just so nice.
Now that is a beautiful note! And I totally understand where you're coming from. My girl starts K in August, and although she's been going to preschool 4 full days this year, this is different: it's "real" school with grades and homework and the lunchroom!
But I know she'll be just fine without me. Sniff, sniff...
:-)
What a nice note! So sad. It was making me feel all chocked up. Jacob just turned 2 and I still think about the day he will start school. Can't even think about it! Time goes too fast. I can understand that this will be an adjustment for the both of you. It is also a good help to know that she loves her teacher and that she will be going to a good school.
I LOVE getting letters like this! It makes all the hard work I do worthwhile! SF's teacher will love it....more than you can know!
The kids growing up is a hard thing! :)
I'd cry tears of humble gratitude if I was a teacher and got a letter like that from a parent. I am glad there are such wonderful teachers out there; it seems these days there are so few who really, truly care about the kids.
5 days a week?? Really?! I guess, it's to prepare for kindergarten.
I remember finishing Stephen's first mommy kid class. Time's flying!
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