tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19766666724444291.post6556653044661834067..comments2023-11-03T08:56:37.510-04:00Comments on Project Little Smith: F O U RMama Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17489450713167896817noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19766666724444291.post-17433684516699404752014-12-05T21:07:40.590-05:002014-12-05T21:07:40.590-05:00Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes, and...Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes, and sharing the stories of school dread! We are working through it. I know it's typical in many ways, but there are a few other behaviors (like holding pee forrrrevvver) that make me think he's feeling out of control or pushed too far... he does have a good time once he is at school, so I guess that's something! Mama Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489450713167896817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19766666724444291.post-17748588442239640962014-12-03T21:25:14.257-05:002014-12-03T21:25:14.257-05:00My son is three and a half, and he takes a LONG ti...My son is three and a half, and he takes a LONG time to warm up to new things. He's been going to the same preschool for about 6 months, and only in the last few weeks has he finally LIKED going. He always liked it once he was there... after a meltdown of tears and screams in the doorway. When I'd pick him up he would be happily playing and tell me enthusiastic stories about the day. But my goodness, I questioned pulling him out for months. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Happy Birthday!Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991847991341488238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19766666724444291.post-79403199115834719732014-12-03T19:25:51.529-05:002014-12-03T19:25:51.529-05:00I consider withdrawing Naomi from school every mor...I consider withdrawing Naomi from school every morning I send her. And what is it about that question, Mama what are we doing today? Happy Birthday! 4 is just around the corner for us. xxMelissa Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335808636264732176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19766666724444291.post-81029737973645705722014-12-03T10:57:37.569-05:002014-12-03T10:57:37.569-05:00Happy Birthday, W! I can't believe he's fo...Happy Birthday, W! I can't believe he's four! Here's hoping that any anxieties about school or being away from you drift off, maybe it's a phase? You are right to recognize these feelings in him either way. It shows that you know him well and respect his feelings -- I think that alone is a really good quality to have as a mama!Lauren Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358496490976869347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19766666724444291.post-33784593002720985512014-12-03T09:08:54.182-05:002014-12-03T09:08:54.182-05:00Happy birthday to your little sweetheart! I agree ...Happy birthday to your little sweetheart! I agree with Taby - you are awesome and you should keep doing what you're doing. I feel for you. I went through this with my son, who is extremely sensitive. I felt terrible forcing him off to school each day. It's not a whole lot of fun, but it gets better. :)JoKnowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282621916141807042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19766666724444291.post-72384930071229387282014-12-03T06:57:38.417-05:002014-12-03T06:57:38.417-05:00I think it is fairly common for kids around 4 &...I think it is fairly common for kids around 4 & 5 to start going through separation anxiety (not wanting to go to school, not wanting you to leave). They are starting to realize that they are not part of you, but rather a separate individual-- at 2 & 3 that dawning awareness leads to the "no's" and tantrums as they explore free will, at 4 & 5 they get more nervous and want to regress. After 5 they are much more comfortable in their own skin-- at least until puberty and the tween years hit. Sigh.<br />You are a wonderful mother, really. Keep doing what you are doing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845655119160315582noreply@blogger.com