Things you've learned as a parent...

[psych]

I know some people say enjoy the infant stage because they grow up fast. While true ("the days are long and the years are short"), don't sweat it if you don't. We simply survived the infant stage. The toddler and early school years are way better, in my opinion, because you can actually talk to them and see the cogs turning.

You better delete all of that before Slap Shot reads it.
My daughter just started kindergarten and she loves school so far. My son starts preschool next week and I think he’s going to love it too. I’d say another year and I’ll be in young kid mana heaven, but it’s fairly close now.

 

[dxmnkd316]

I know some people say enjoy the infant stage because they grow up fast. While true ("the days are long and the years are short"), don't sweat it if you don't. We simply survived the infant stage. The toddler and early school years are way better, in my opinion, because you can actually talk to them and see the cogs turning.

This is where I’m at.

I’m enjoying these days, but mostly surviving.

 

[burd]

I know some people say enjoy the infant stage because they grow up fast. While true ("the days are long and the years are short"), don't sweat it if you don't. We simply survived the infant stage. The toddler and early school years are way better, in my opinion, because you can actually talk to them and see the cogs turning.

Lucky you. My kids’ cogs never did turn much.

 

[St. Clown]

Today was the first day of kindergarten. How did that happen?

My daughter would get clingy during daycare drop-offs, today she was in absolute tears, the teacher had to basically drag her into the classroom. While I expected today to be difficult, it exceeded my worst thoughts.

Thankfully, she calmed down shortly after we left her. Also, she has four friends in that class, so I’m really hoping tomorrow is a breeze while expecting it to simply be easier than today.

 

[psych]

Today was the first day of kindergarten. How did that happen?

My daughter would get clingy during daycare drop-offs, today she was in absolute tears, the teacher had to basically drag her into the classroom. While I expected today to be difficult, it exceeded my worst thoughts.

Thankfully, she calmed down shortly after we left her. Also, she has four friends in that class, so I’m really hoping tomorrow is a breeze while expecting it to simply be easier than today.

She’ll be alright, Clown. Whether it’s her friends in class, doing something fun at recess, or finding out the school has Lucky Charms for breakfast (this kept my daughter excited days 2 through 5), she’ll get settled, and tomorrow will almost certainly be easier. My daughter went to kindergarten for her 9th day today, and I didn’t even get a hug…a mere wave and in she went.

 

[St. Clown]

She’ll be alright, Clown. Whether it’s her friends in class, doing something fun at recess, or finding out the school has Lucky Charms for breakfast (this kept my daughter excited days 2 through 5), she’ll get settled, and tomorrow will almost certainly be easier. My daughter went to kindergarten for her 9th day today, and I didn’t even get a hug…a mere wave and in she went.

My wife tells me that today’s drop-off went so much better that she walked right in with a smile on her face. My daughter came home from school yesterday very excited and it carried over to this morning. I’m so relieved and happy about that.

 

[Jimjamesak]

My wife tells me that today’s drop-off went so much better that she walked right in with a smile on her face. My daughter came home from school yesterday very excited and it carried over to this morning. I’m so relieved and happy about that.

It’s good that she’s coming home happy. It’s when they come home upset that there’s an issue (or issues) going on.

 

[Slap Shot]

On the other end of the spectrum, Kid #2 will be starting his final year of college next week. Oh my.

 

[burd]

On the other end of the spectrum, Kid #2 will be starting his final year of college next week. Oh my.

Kudos to you and Mrs. A year from now, you will witness that kids second birth as they are pushed out into the real world. Rich times ahead for y’all.

 

[Kepler]

Kudos to you and Mrs. A year from now, you will witness that kids second birth as they are pushed out into the real world. Rich times ahead for y’all.

This is the best time, when the little fuckers learn exactly how much they count to the world.

Or anyway it used to be, but those apron strings have gotten longer every year.

 

[St. Clown]

Children and their sleep troubles is hard. I’ve been up since 4:30CT. Is it nap time yet?