I have been wanting to enroll EJ at a preschool. But for one reason or another, it never materialized.
Last Friday, I called Steps Ahead Learners (a preschool) at Ampang to avail of their trial class for EJ. I set the date last Monday.
So last Monday we all trooped to Ampang. I asked hubby to come with us because I was feeling jittery. I don't know why.
EJ seemed to really enjoy the class. Though later on, he got a little bored and wanted to do things on his own. While the rest of the class were singing, he was running around and shouting "everybody, let's do this" referring to his running in circles. Hahaha!
I believe EJ will greatly benefit from going to this school. First, he can now interact with other kids his age. Second, the class is fast-paced and less structured. He'll have more time to just play. Third, he'll become less dependent on me. Fourth, I am hoping he'll eat properly there together with the other kids.
So today, I called the school again and enrolled EJ. Starting tomorrow, EJ is a preschooler!
Honestly, I have mixed emotions. I am happy and excited for him. It's a new world for him to explore. And I am also happy for myself because that means less EJ behind my back. That means I can work and write my assignments, like Outer Banks, without EJ interrupting me every five minutes. But at the same time I am not too comfortable leaving him in the hands of other people.
Sigh.
I am sure I'll get used to it. And besides, I cannot let him stay at home forever. At some point he needs to go to school. And the time has come.
8 comments:
It's good to know he's going to a real school na. =) You'll have more time to yourself. Yay! =D
the first few days are harder on the mom rather than the child, i think ;) at least he didn't cry. that's the hardest -- leaving him when he's screaming and crying his eyes out.
the first few days are harder on the mom rather than the child, i think ;) at least he didn't cry. that's the hardest -- leaving him when he's screaming and crying his eyes out.
Yay, EJ is a preschooler =). I think that you're both going through transition. When my sister's son attended his first day at school, my sister was nervous and worried. But, she got used to it after some time.
congratulations! EJ seems to have a leadership quality... :D i am sure he will enjoy school.
Kaye - It's still the same =) I'll do housework when he's at school. It's just that I won't be interrupted..hehehe.
Mimi - He did cry his eyes out yesterday when he realized I wasn't around anymore. But of course I was just waiting for him outside. He went back inside with me and doesn't want me to leave him. So I end up staying inside the class the whole time =) I wonder if we'll do the same today?
Kayni - I am sure I'll get used to it. I've anticipated it'll be hard for both of us =)
Janet - Leadership? I think it's more of the bossy type..hehe.
josiet: always assure him you'll be waiting or that you'll see him at lunchtime (or any appointed time). once the routine is established and he knows that you keep your word, he'll feel more confident. parting is the most difficult part -- keep it short & quick. don't linger! kids tend to cry but you'll be surprised how quickly they recover when you're not around. unless the teacher says he won't stop crying... then that means the place might not be suitable for him. good luck!
Some of Sean's classmates from last year have separation anxiety, ung tipong hihilain ng teacher papasok sa classroom kasi ayaw pumasok, o hahabulin ng lola sa labas kasi tumakbo na nang di pa nakapasok sa classroom. But once the door's shut closed, wala ng kawala.
And when dismissal time comes, you'll see them with happy faces. Magbaba-bye pa sa teacher and classmates. Tapos sabay brag ng artworks nila sa sumusundo sa kanila.
But EJ will get used to this new routine of his. Nanibago lang siguro. And as long as he knows you're waiting for him outside, or he's assured that he'll be picked up in school after a few hours, he'll be fine.
Kaya I was worried with Sean last Monday and Tuesday. Parang ang weird kung ngayon lang sya magkakaroon ng separation anxiety, diba? Haha.
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