Preparing for the School Transition: Gear Up for School + Giveaway
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The transition to back to school this year has been fairly smooth so far. My third and fourth grade boys have their routines down after several years. But it is for my youngest that change is coming. Wes will be starting be school readiness (preschool) five days a week for three hours. Up until this point we were attending a class only once a week so it will be a big change for both of us beginning next week. I know it is a great way to transition him to all day kindergarten next year. But that doesn’t mean I’m not having problems letting go. I’m going to miss him like crazy and it will mark the first time that for part of the day all my “babies” will be at school.
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Pretty sweet, right? To get an idea of how my littlest views me, I asked Wes, “What does Mommy do?” At first he looked at me strangely and said he wasn’t sure what the right answer was. Once I explained there is no right answer he gave me a list:
“Bakes with me.” He smiled big.
“Loves me. And I love you.” He gave me a hug with that answer.
“Works??” Said as a question. Since I work from home he does witness this a lot.
“Keeps me safe. Holds my hand when me walk across the street.” He had been watching a PBS show talking about safety right before I asked.
I’m sure these answers would change if I were to ask him tomorrow, next month or next year. But for now, they are enough. Enough to remind me that he is growing up but will always be my boy.
I think I’m ready. I know he is.
Giveaway
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I love how all of the parents are honest in saying how hard it is to be a parent, and how we all make mistakes and just try to do our best! And the look on the parents faces when they’re kids are telling them how wonderful they are as parents. Love that!
I liked when the lady said as they grown they don’t need you as much! Sadly this is so true.
Kids tell it like they see it, sometimes.
I Loved how the kids talked about their parents and how much they appreciate them. Thanks for the chance.
I love when the kids show acknowledgement and appreciation for what their parents have done for them.
My favorite part was when the kids expressed appreciation for their parents.
WHEN THE KIDS SHOWED APPRECIATION FOR THEIR PARENTS.
The kids showing gratitude and appreciation to their parents.
i loved the interaction from the kids, us as parents never really know what are kids are thinking so it was wonderful to see that
I love how the kids recognize just how much their parents do for them. We always think we are not appreciated but we are.
My favorite thing about the video is the cute kids
I love the kids talking about their parents!
I like the two kids discussing the “face” their Mom makes.
Kids are so honest.. love listening to them tell it like they think
I like when the kid said the Mom is a hero!
I like that the kids do respect the parents.
i loved the kids compliments to their parent on what they do.
I love the kids talking about their parents!
I love all the kids!
I love the fact that the parents are there for their kids in this time of need for educational values.