This is the morning picture! She wasn't as thrilled...
This is the afternoon picture! Big difference!
MG is still going to Mother's Day Out, but this year she moved up to a class with a teacher other than her Granny! Jamey and I were excited for her because we knew it was time, but my mommy-mode kicked in and I was terrified for her, too! She doesn't have a good track record of leaving any of us. Sunday School has always been a nightmare and she was attached to my hip this summer so I just didn't see it going well. But once again, my girl proved me wrong in a big way! And I loved it!
It was my 2nd day of school, so I didn't get to take her. I was a little bummed, but I think it was probably best that way. I don't think it would have been as smooth if I was the one leaving her. They way it was, she went with Granny and stayed in her room until it was time for the other kids to start arriving. Granny walked her down and MG went right in and started playing! She even let Granny take a picture of her and Ms. Roxanna (her new teacher). At playtime, MG's class was outside already when Granny's class went out. MG's class had to line up and go in shortly after. Mom said she hesitated just a minute and said "I want to stay with you Granny", but when Mom said no she went and got right in line! Yay! When I picked her up that afternoon, she was so excited to tell me what a big girl she was!
Day 2 (Thursday) was just as successful! She didn't take a nap, but it wasn't because she was crying or upset. It was just because she wanted to play! She told me (and showed me!) how she crawled on her belly over to her buddy Jack's mat and talked to him during naptime! She met with the behavioral interventionist for the first time on Thursday, too. She spent 30 minutes with her and did great according to the report Ms. Julie sent home. They read a story about friends and talked about why it's fun to play with friends. Then they practiced lacing up cards.
I'm so proud of my big girl! We've been talking to her all summer about moving up to the big girl class and being Ms. Roxanna's helper. We also used the word "brave" at least a million times! I guess it worked. MG actually told me she was "brave" when I picked her up Tuesday! I'm just so excited and happy and proud that I can't stand it!
It's so crazy because in the last 2 weeks we have seen such a major change in MG. Her tantrums have calmed a little. She's using her manners. When she started whining or crying about something, all I have to say is "is that going to change my mind?" and she stops! It's just amazing. I'm one super proud Momma these days! Now if we can just get that OT started and stop the hair and finger sucking! Baby steps... :-)
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