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Post by Hoot on Sept 6, 2007 11:03:47 GMT -5
He goes back and forth. He gets really nervous about new things, so I haven't been making too big a deal about it. But this morning, he wanted to wear his backpack over to daycare to show his daycare provider, so that's a good sign! And he even let me take pics of him with it on.  Well that's good he was excited about the backpack and everything Penny. I'm sure the nervousness will subside once he gets there and starts making friends and having fun. Awww...that's rough about your son, 4. Poor thing. Hopefully it won't take too long for him to get adjusted and feel like he fit in. Its never easy changing schools. |
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Post by onthe10brink on Sept 6, 2007 11:04:20 GMT -5
I stopped at saw Polar at work a few weeks ago. Looks like she likes her job. My son was not so excited about Jr. High - we just switched him from a small private school to public school and it was a big adjustment. Plus it was hard because he didn't know anyone. He ate lunch alone the first week which broke my heart. Yesterday, he walked home (for the first time) with a friend and stopped and had ice cream on the way home. Makes me feel better! See, that's the kind of stuff that makes me panic. What if he doesn't make any friends? Will there be a bully who is mean to him? I would cry. I'm glad your son is making friends, 4.  Same just happened to my son, PLUS he gets to switch schools again in December when we move to Ohio! Poor kids  ...middle school is so hard. The lunchroom worries are enough to make me vomit daily. |
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penny74
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Post by penny74 on Sept 6, 2007 11:04:32 GMT -5
Yo Mommas! Pen, my sister is pregnant, is due today...we thought she (baby) might come for Bobby K. or Chi's b'day, but I guess she's smart and is waiting for yours! 9/9 is a cool birthday.  Too funny, HY! |
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Post by FlyIntoOblivion on Sept 6, 2007 11:04:36 GMT -5
Hi OTB!
My dad can't wait until I'm moved out permanently. He's counting down the days.
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Post by 4reeds on Sept 6, 2007 11:05:09 GMT -5
It gets easier Penny!
My daughter on the other hand loves the public school system. She came home from school on the first day and announced that she made 6 new best friends.
Plus she joined the tennis club, the running club, is running for student council. signed up for violin lessons and a Catalina Island Science Trip.
I guess she wants to experience everything they have to offer.
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Post by penny74 on Sept 6, 2007 11:06:19 GMT -5
It gets easier Penny! My daughter on the other hand loves the public school system. She came home from school on the first day and announce that she made 6 new best friends. Plus she joined the tennis club, the running club, is running for student council. signed up for violin lessons and a Catalina Island Science Trip. I guess she wants to experience everything they have to offer. Wow, good for her! That's how I can see my daughter being when she is older...she's just more outgoing than my son. He is quieter and sensitive. Now I'm getting teary again. |
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Post by Hoot on Sept 6, 2007 11:06:22 GMT -5
See, that's the kind of stuff that makes me panic. What if he doesn't make any friends? Will there be a bully who is mean to him? I would cry. Me too...but I swear they do better than we do with them starting school. Though my little guy lst week turned to me with tears in his eyes, and told me he didn't want to go to school because he was going to miss spending time with me. Just rips a mom's heart out, you know? |
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Post by HY on Sept 6, 2007 11:08:14 GMT -5
It gets easier Penny! My daughter on the other hand loves the public school system. She came home from school on the first day and announced that she made 6 new best friends. Plus she joined the tennis club, the running club, is running for student council. signed up for violin lessons and a Catalina Island Science Trip. I guess she wants to experience everything they have to offer. That's really the best way, to join the clubs and trips. Then they get to meet kids who have the same interests. But it is hard when they are just starting out. You feel so bad for them if they don't make friends right away. Some just take longer than others. |
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Post by 4reeds on Sept 6, 2007 11:08:22 GMT -5
Sorry to make you teary Penny.
Our kids sound a lot alike in personality. Quiet, sensitive son... Loud, outgoing daugther.
Funny how they can be so different from each other. We raised them the same - right?
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Post by penny74 on Sept 6, 2007 11:08:29 GMT -5
See, that's the kind of stuff that makes me panic. What if he doesn't make any friends? Will there be a bully who is mean to him? I would cry. Me too...but I swear they do better than we do with them starting school. Though my little guy lst week turned to me with tears in his eyes, and told me he didn't want to go to school because he was going to miss spending time with me. Just rips a mom's heart out, you know? Awwwww! I KNOW! My son had to fill out a little "All about me" sheet to take on his first day and had to say what his favorite thing to do is. He said, "I have lots of favorites! Finding fossils, watching movies, playing pirates, and cuddling in mommy's arms." Oh the tears. |
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Post by penny74 on Sept 6, 2007 11:09:43 GMT -5
Sorry to make you teary Penny. Our kids sound a lot alike in personality. Quiet, sensitive son... Loud, outgoing daugther. Funny how they can be so different from each other. We raised them the same - right? It is funny. But I think how different I am from my brothers, too...guess that's just the way it works. I love watching their little personalities develop.  |
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Post by HY on Sept 6, 2007 11:10:01 GMT -5
Me too...but I swear they do better than we do with them starting school. Though my little guy lst week turned to me with tears in his eyes, and told me he didn't want to go to school because he was going to miss spending time with me. Just rips a mom's heart out, you know? Awwwww! I KNOW! My son had to fill out a little "All about me" sheet to take on his first day and had to say what his favorite thing to do is. He said, "I have lots of favorites! Finding fossils, watching movies, playing pirates, and cuddling in mommy's arms." Oh the tears. awwww!  |
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Post by onthe10brink on Sept 6, 2007 11:10:45 GMT -5
Sorry to make you teary Penny. Our kids sound a lot alike in personality. Quiet, sensitive son... Loud, outgoing daugther. Funny how they can be so different from each other. We raised them the same - right? Add me as a third to that mix...outrageous daughter, sensitive son. Gotta poof , client on the way Pen, he'll be great! Don't worry! |
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Post by FlyIntoOblivion on Sept 6, 2007 11:10:50 GMT -5
Me too...but I swear they do better than we do with them starting school. Though my little guy lst week turned to me with tears in his eyes, and told me he didn't want to go to school because he was going to miss spending time with me. Just rips a mom's heart out, you know? Awwwww! I KNOW! My son had to fill out a little "All about me" sheet to take on his first day and had to say what his favorite thing to do is. He said, "I have lots of favorites! Finding fossils, watching movies, playing pirates, and cuddling in mommy's arms." Oh the tears. That is SO cute!  |
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Post by HY on Sept 6, 2007 11:11:20 GMT -5
Hate to say it, but I have to split to get some work done. to all of you dealing with kids going off to school. TTYL |
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Post by penny74 on Sept 6, 2007 11:12:44 GMT -5
Bye HY! Thanks.  (And hope you can make it out on Saturday!) |
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Post by FlyIntoOblivion on Sept 6, 2007 11:12:45 GMT -5
Bye OTB, HY!
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Post by penny74 on Sept 6, 2007 11:13:18 GMT -5
Bye OtB!
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Post by FlyIntoOblivion on Sept 6, 2007 11:26:17 GMT -5
I gotta run and print off my stats homework. Bye everyone! Have a lovely day!
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Post by UandMe on Sept 6, 2007 12:53:40 GMT -5
Now I'm teary eyed after reading back a bit. Hugs to all the moms whose kids are growing up.
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