Another First Day
Today was the first day of a new year at school for Sam, as well as Robby’s first day of school ever. Here’s the obligatory cute first day photo:
And here’s Robby, at home less than a few hours later, after sobbing in my arms for the duration of his morning at school.
I wasn’t necessarily expecting his first day to go well. In fact, I was never really confident that he’d stay enrolled this year since he’s so young. I don’t feel like it’s necessary that he start school this early, but figured that if he might enjoy it then there’s no reason to not at least give it a try. And I certainly wouldn’t mind having two mornings a week where I could drop both boys off at school for a few hours. What would I do with myself?! I figured it was worth an attempt.
Well, we gave it a try. It didn’t go well. He was fine exploring the room until he realized I intended to leave. Then, whereas most other children would eventually stray from their moms a bit and go off to play, checking back in every so often, Robby clung to me the whole time and screamed if I tried to put him down. Eventually it was clear that he was just so overwhelmed by the whole thing that there was very little reason to stay since he would not be able to settle.
We’ll try again on Friday, but I’m not going to push it if he’s not ready; there’s no need for that.
Oh, and Sam was awesome. He was in his classroom before I’d barely made it into the building. He walked up to his teacher, introduced himself and showed her his picture he drew to share with the class. He had a great morning.
adorable photo - keep at it. he’ll like it eventually!!
Could he look any sadder? Seems like just yesterday that the school was calling you because Sam was so upset. He just has to warm up to it. It’ll happen.
Sounds like you get to hang onto him for a bit longer. =)
so sweet… truly. Nothing wrong with keeping him til he is ready.
Awesome about Sam sad about Robby. I hope he likes it but like you said if it turns out he’s not ready that’s okay.
Aww, Robby. I don’t blame you for wanting to hang with mama.
It never hurts to try.
He is adorable. Digging the one red sock and one blue sock.
This reminds me of when I took my oldest (now 11) for “Mommy and Me Swim Lessons”.
He LITERALLY (and I was about 4 or 5 months pregnant) climbed on TOP OF MY SHOULDERS, screaming, the second we got into the pool. He scared the living life out of all the other kids.
At the end of the class (after all of the classes were done) he got “Most Improved” because he finally could get into the pool without having a complete and utter fit. It was pretty horrible.
Poor Robby, his little face just says it all, doesn’t it? I thought I was going to have a little free time during the day and then ended up getting pregnant again (this is with the last one, not a new one). It seems like moms just can’t win, ha ha.
oh! i’m sorry i haven’t been around here in so long. . . poor robby. what a face! do you think he’d get used to it if you tried again? maybe not worth the experiment…