Mimi 1st day of School

Today was Naomi 1st day at the childcare. We reached there around 8.30am just in time for breakfast. She was excited about going to school so we had no problem getting her into the school upon arrival. At the breakfast table, she helped herself to the food and then started to explore the place. She seems comfortable and not afraid of strangers at all. After breakfast there was a combine singing session for all the groups. Her anxiety started to show and refused to participate and wants me to hug her. I stayed closed to her and when the group breaks up, I tried to let her join her group. She started crying and the teacher came to take over. As usual she struggled and cried for quite a while about ten minutes. The teacher carried her and try distracting her with toys and conversation. Eventually she settle down and slowly begin to accept the fact that Mummy has left. The whole morning I was like a thief sneaking around the center trying to see how she was coping. I will be hiding outside the classroom, outside the toilet or outside the canteen. A couple of times she caught me in the act and called out " Mummy, Mummy" and I had to quickly do a disappearing act. After lunch, I "appeared" and bought her home. I was pretty satisfied with her performance today as she only cried once and the rest of the morning, she was very attentive and seems to enjoys the day. I thanked God that she is prepared mentally about going to school and doesn't reject the idea. I think earlier preparation work also plays a very important part for a child so that she can expect what is going to school all about. I hope next week she will be able to cope by herself.

7.15am and still sleeping
7.45am Mimi is going to school
Enjoying her breakfast
Trying to join in the group.
Two anxiety look kids

Where is Mummy?"Is that Mummy outside?"

Gym Time

Waiting for her lunch

It's party time

My present for Children's Day