I spoke too soon. Week 2 of daycare didn't go as great as week 1. At all. Every morning started with, "No, school. No, boys and girls. No, play. No, mommy." To make matters worse, real tears were involved when I dropped her off. Not the fake whine that will be over by the time I make it to the car. Real crocodile tears. As you moms know, your child's tears result in your tears. I have shown up a few days at work pretty upset. Not a great state of mind when you have to teach teenagers. I know, I know... just give Emme some time. It will get better. I'm trying! I have considered just quitting school and letting the student loan people arrest Jason and just live in a tent. Please pray that this whole transition thing gets easier for both mommy and daughter! Emme's teacher does say that she is warming up during the day. She is talking a lot more to her and playing more. I just want this next week to be better.
Michael, my brother, turned 26 Thursday. To celebrate, we all went to eat Friday night. Afterwards, we went to Michael and Jamie's house. They live in a converted dairy barn- it is such a cool place! They have somewhat of a mini-farm, complete with goats! As a baby, Emme loved the goats. It took her a little while to warm up to them this time. When she finally was brave enough to go up to them on her own, one goat tried to lick her hand. Of course, it scared her death! Too funny :)
PawPaw and Emme safely observing the goats
On a mission
Sweet expression
Happy Birthday Uncle "Mighty" (Emme says this instead of Mikey)
Aunt Jamie and Uncle Mikey
Boy, does this girl have attitude!!
Family picture after dinner
Emme with her great grandfather or PawPaw too!
Bath time!
Yes, pizza makes us this excited!
I had to include a post-tantrum picture. Emme pitched a fit because we had to come inside to eat dinner. If Emme could, she would just move in and live on her slide. We LOVE being outside! We HATE coming inside!
4 comments:
Bran,
Those facial expressions of Emme get me everytime. She is just a riot!
I am sorry the transition to school still isn't going well for Emme. Hopefully it will get better, which I think it will. She just needs to find one friend and maybe she can go into class together.... If it makes you feel better, I know we will be in the same situation when Ansley starts school in a couple of weeks.
Love you!
Bran,
I hope this week is better for Emme. (I remember those days) Hang in there...
We love the pictures, she is absolutely precious!
Love T & Pop
Brandi,
It is so hard leaving them at daycare, I know! I was told it will take a good month for a child to truly embrace the new place, and soon it will come! I've been explaining to Evan every morning before we leave where we are going and what he will do that day, etc. We're going on week 4 next week, and it's been much better. Hang in there...both of you!! Much love!!
Brandi,
Leaving Carson the first two weeks was tough. He has calmed down now and walks right in. Emme is precious and growing like a weed. You don't belive the saying "they grow up fast" until you have one.
Talk to you soon,
Todd
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