What in the world am I doing teaching preschoolers??? Did I think I would enjoy potty training 10 children that do not belong to me when I had the hardest time training my own??? Ugh. Today was an adventure to say the least! Every first day of school is a little nuts from the teacher's point of view anyway....the paperwork, pulling angels away from their mommas, telling mommas 'he will be okay, go ahead and go", trying to maintain order, and trying to make sure each child feels welcome. NOW, times that by 10 and you have my day! Much of my day was spent trying to maintain order in a classroom that was cleary chaotic. I do not handle chaos well, so today was humbling. I called my mom and told her about my day. She said, "Well, if anyone can get 'em into shape, it's you!!!" Only time will tell if I am able to live up to that comment. During rest time one sweet little girl said to me in a soft whisper, "Please don't tell me what to do." At least she said please, right? :) I had one young lad throw his new friend into a table.....yes, a table. I got to fill out my first accident report today. All in all, I guess it was a typical first day of school. Things didn't go exactly like I had planned, but the kiddos left with smiles on their faces and a "Bye Ms. Kafern!"
My boys had a good day in their own classrooms today. Braxton said "I didn't want to leave!" I haven't gotten much out of him as far as what activities he did in class though. He is way too young to start withholding information from me!!! Hopefully this evening he will want to talk about his day. Nash did okay.....I listened to him cry down the hallway for a little bit this morning. He was not a happy camper. The teachers are trying to get the little ones all on the same schedule....well, he would have rather taken a nap than go on that buggy ride this morning! He likes his own schedule thank you very much. He ended up taking a good 2 hour nap when they got back and woke up all smiley, so that's a good thing!
Day one of working mommy with 2 kids is complete.....how many to go? :)
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Oh Kathryn! I couldn't even imagine. But I know you can do it! Please keep writing this blog. I look forward to it every night!
Miss you!
Julie Schindler
In my experience, the first day of teaching preschool is hell. All of my well made plans are out the window and nothing goes the way I planned it. Don't worry, though. Thursday will go better! :)
Lorren
Hang in there, it will get easier and someday in the future (distant :)) ou will laugh about it all! :) Love you, I will be praying for you and for Nash.
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