tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post115725587171210117..comments2023-12-05T10:04:14.177-05:00Comments on Ittybits & Pieces: Separation anxietyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1157658287284711032006-09-07T15:44:00.000-04:002006-09-07T15:44:00.000-04:00With all the kids who've been shuttled off to scho...With all the kids who've been shuttled off to school lately, and all the resultant, bittersweet posts about such, I've been unable to keep myself from crying a little bit over each one. Each tick of the clock that is a marker of this special point in time. <BR/><BR/>I understand that it has to happen, that it's the natural progression; but why does it have to be so fleeting?<BR/><BR/>And that shot of your daughter with the flowers is wonderful.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163363926316904033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1157464687589878772006-09-05T09:58:00.000-04:002006-09-05T09:58:00.000-04:00Ah...the door opens onto the wider world. I rememb...Ah...the door opens onto the wider world. I remember those feelings of being overwhelmed and excited for my kids. It's a magical time. Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1157433868617177212006-09-05T01:24:00.000-04:002006-09-05T01:24:00.000-04:00This brought back memories. My girls are 8 and 10,...This brought back memories. My girls are 8 and 10, and tomorrow is the first day of the new school year. It's still hard to see them go.<BR/><BR/>Although the anticipation of six whole hours to myself is cheering me up a bit...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1157335894644199802006-09-03T22:11:00.000-04:002006-09-03T22:11:00.000-04:00Aw... good luck with this. I hope everything goes...Aw... good luck with this. I hope everything goes well.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612468442701491963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1157332823223691572006-09-03T21:20:00.000-04:002006-09-03T21:20:00.000-04:00She's gonna be ok...I promise...I have done it twi...She's gonna be ok...I promise...I have done it twice. There will be hurdles and deep hurts, but it sounds like you are more than there for her. Sigh...bittersweet...crazymummahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04663148723513574331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1157301433336064332006-09-03T12:37:00.000-04:002006-09-03T12:37:00.000-04:00Just from reading your blog for this short time, I...Just from reading your blog for this short time, I get the impression that you've prepared Annabel very well for most things preschool will throw her way. That doesn't make the milestone any less nerve wracking, though. My little one has two years to go till she gets where Annabel is, and I will be holding onto the clock the whole time, trying to slow it down...Binkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17161541480469324280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1157289091375158482006-09-03T09:11:00.000-04:002006-09-03T09:11:00.000-04:00I think it is wonderful how involved you and your ...I think it is wonderful how involved you and your husband are in your daughter's school, even at such a young age. Often times, parents view preschool as their opportunity to "get away" from the kids for awhile. But our children need to know that we are still available to them, even when it's the teacher who is in charge.<BR/><BR/>Annabel seems like an independent and well-adjusted little girl. Nevertheless, to us parents, the mean and heartless comments directed at our children can hurt us even worse. All you can do is remind Annabel of the golden rule and hope other parents do the same with their little ones.<BR/><BR/>Good luck to your family as you enter this developmental milestone together!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570437173288571934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11830870.post-1157281885110217442006-09-03T07:11:00.000-04:002006-09-03T07:11:00.000-04:00I'm a first time reader, and your post brought tea...I'm a first time reader, and your post brought tears to my eyes. Even when she's not openly proud to have you around, she will ALWAYS be glad to have you by her side. I know, 23 years after I started preschool, I still long for those moments when I can curl up in my mother's arms, cry, and know that I'm safe. <BR/><BR/>May this brief separation only bring your family closer, provide colorful stories and adventures to reminisce about, and teach you all a few life lessons. I'm also still best friends with a girl I met in infant classes - you never know what will happen.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck :o)Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03557594064446825898noreply@blogger.com