First day at daycare

I was reminded by a comment this morning that I hadn't blogged about Dan's first day at daycare. Cor, I don't want to loose these memories, so here goes...

This pic was taken by Andy as we walked out the door. Me in my gorgeous bright green jacket (perfect for walking on those rainy days! LOL), Matt being Matt. Hanging around, getting distracted and Dan rearing to go. Got his backpack on and just can't wait to get in the car and get to daycare.

When we got there he got straight into playing. They had put out some caterpillar shaped playdough with colourful sticks and he got into making his own amazing caterpillar and then cutting it up. Photos were taken and I found it hard to leave. But off I went on my walk, coming back as promised to Dan.

When I walked in the gate he was totally engrossed in playing with a ramp, some cars and a few other boys. Their teacher suggested it might not be wise to disturb him as he was very good, and hadn't even had a whimper since I left. However, I decided that since I'd promised him I'd come back, he might get distressed if I didn't show up and so said hi. He looked up briefly with a smile on his face and said 'Mum' in acknowledgement, then quickly got back to playing. I decided he was fine a few minutes later and went to leave. Reaching over to give him a quick kiss and say bye, and he reached up with his hand and pushed me away. Yes, you heard me right! He was so content, so happy, so wanting to be there, he didn't want me annoying him. I had to laugh later (my pride and feeling needed, was just a tiny bit hurt right then at my big grown up boy! LOL).

When I went back at the end of the day, he was happy as Larry. He was sitting on the mat with the other kids, reading stories. A wonderful start.

I think the trying times will come in a few more weeks when he realises this is the new routine? Will have to see.

Ok, here are some more pics....

I've recovered from my headaches etc over the weekend. Man that hit me hard. I haven't had a migraine for years. In fact I've only ever had three. Two years ago in the same week. Caused by a lot of stress, red wine and chocolate. Not sure what was going on this time. None of the above featured?

Anyway, can you tell I'm procrastinating? I've got a LO finished, but just not stuck down. Hate that part and always seem to find other things to do then. LOL! Really must go back and stick it all together.

Later.

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Comments

[Hannah]

Wow, sounds like Dan had a fabulous first day! What a trooper!

[dana]

LOL at least hes a well adjusted young man! it wont be long before its his first day of school!

[Maursie]

Your Dan is just a little cutie - I just wanna give him a big 'cuggle' (as my son would say).
Glad his first day went well - and I know the feeling of them pushing you away - how rude of us to want to interrupt their new day LOL!!!
Thanks for sharing
Cheers
Maursie xoxo

[Trace]

Your so right Trina. As a kindergarten teacher, I always warn parents to expect a few tears about week three (same happens whent they first start school). The novelty aspect has warn off and they are really really tired about then. They don't know how to recognise the signs of being tired, so it often comes out as 'nobody's my friend...the teacher's mean...your cars the wrong colour... LOL' Basically nothing is right in my little world right now - just like we feel when we're tired! Great to hear he's off to a good start though - so remember that if he has a little rough patch.

[mandyb]

wow that is so great that he was so comfortable in that environment - that is such good news.... go you big boy Dan.... I'm with Trace though.... usually a few weeks in when reality sets in... generally tired or wanting to spend time with you.... all I say to my parents when they ask what you going to do (in case they are missing out!!!!!) make it something they dont like!!!! what a great start though to an exciting journey.

[topkatnz]

Fantastic that he was so happy at daycare - makes it so much more stress free for you to enjoy some timeout - but, I had to laugh at him PUSHING u away!!! classic! way to Mum feel wanted!!

[Vicki]

What a great start and laughing at him pushing you away as well. At least you know he is happy and OK being there.

[Bronwyn]

What an awesome start go Dan

[Penny]

Oh that's great he did so well. :) I can relate to the miffed feeling LOL! Happened to me too but it's all good. It's much better when they settle well.

Hope you can get some good rest in after that migraine. They totally wash you out.

[Mrs Frizz]

Your wee boy is growing up ... awesome pics which I'm sure will appear on a layout sometime soon.

[Jenny]

I know hat you mean about Dan being a big boy now and how you're feeling: my son is in National Park and will sometimes phone me to say that he has no time to talk to me as he is off to play....bye - and that's it!

[Jenny]

hat = what ... it's that "w" sticking on my laptop again

[Jane]

Congratulations Dan. I'm glad he had an awesome day!!!

[Cindy]

Great job Dan ! Wonderful to hear that his first day was a complete success.

[LYnne]

Oh your wee man is super cute..(and of course the other two..hugs). Reading your story reminded me of my son doing the same LOL.
Don't ya love how big bags look on their backs?