This year they got it. The faster you go from house to house, the more candy. So with parents in tow, they were off!Then on Sunday we had Cole baptized! Here he is with sponsors Aunt Jamie and Uncle Steve, and us!
Then today Will started a Kid Rock class through the park district. It is just a half hour of fun and interaction centered around music. We have tried 2 other no-parent classes and have abandoned both due to him not being ready to join a group without me. Today was no different. His entire face was wet with snot and tears and it was only when I felt he was being too disruptive that I peeked in and the teacher let me sit in the room. He sat with me, of course. But we didn't leave! And we won't drop this class! Somehow he will warm him up to the idea of participating (or even tolerating) this very fun class. When asked his favorite part of class he stated, "Sitting by you. Now I want to go home and wash my stamps off." Hmmm...hopefully we can overcome this soon! Any tips or insight is OH-SO-WELCOMED!
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Well, I've been reading about this and it seems separation anxiety at this age is not uncommon at all. They suggest asking questions like "What could you do that would help you feel better?" "How will you know when it's time for me to pick you up?" "What will you have ready to show me when I pick you up?" Or try roleplaying a pre-school day...pretend you are going to the door of the school and ask Will for a hug before you leave. Show him the clock and tell him you'll be back in [3] hours. Reverse roles. He will love playing the parent and can learn separation skills through this process. At the end of his school day, let him take a couple of minutes to show you if there'something special to share. This helps reinforce the idea that what he is doing away from home is very important and worthy of sharing. It's normal for kids to feel sad when separating from parents (even for short times). It's a great life lesson to discover they won't continue to feel sad and they're capable of learning to feel better again. Also remember...Will may never be the type who wants to participate in group activities, or 3+ is a tad too early for him. Don't worry...he'll come around. Believe me, all of the above came from on-line "experts", not from me. If it were me, I'd just keep him home and eat him up!!! Good luck! Love you lots!! Auntie Bon
P.S. I absolutely LOVE your blog!!!!!!
My Mom thinks she's, like, SO totally smart! (Sometimes, she is!) =] My comment on this particular entry is: Um...Karen...? Why is Cole sitting on the arm of your couch with no one?
Seriously, I am so glad you started this blog. I look forward to new entries every single day. So...if you could make that happen, it would really work for ME. Ha! Love you!
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