.bmp)
This morning while we were getting ready for school KT told me that I could leave once we had put her assorted things in the required boxes ... e.g. snack in the snack box, drinks in the drinks basket etc.
For the last few weeks it has slowly dawned on me that I am not really needed to stay in the classroom anymore and that KT is fine.
Once KT stopped crying every time I left ... and was more settled (from the beginning of Term 3), I stopped worrying about being the last and only mum left in the room and it just became part of the routine.
Most mornings I read to her and whatever other kids happen to want to listen in. This last few weeks though she has tended to want to do more puzzles or sitting and drawing at the table with the other kids!
Now I see her chatting to the other kids, chatting to the teacher, wanting to carry all her own things in.
I am very proud of her and find it funny that I am still lingering and peeking to make sure she is OK.
Even when we know we can let go ... it is still difficult! Maybe its because I can't believe it has finally happened....
Today the prep kids are having a teddy bears picnic. KT has taken Kola bear. Yesterday they made honey sandwiches at school and went on a tiny teddy biscuit and lolly hunt!
-
This little one is growing up in leaps and bounds. :-) There has been quite a difference these last few times that I've seen her. She's developed a great deal of maturity and confidence. KT is a complete package - your pride is very much justified!
ReplyDelete