It’s been a full month since Lil’ CB started preschool. And with four weeks under my little cowboy’s belt, I thought I’d give an update on how things have been going.
I’ll let Lil’ CB speak for himself first.
Tell us how you really feel about school, Lil’ CB.
Heehee. The hubs took these pictures before dropping Lil’ CB off at school on his first day (I was already at work) and this one was just too good not to post!
All kidding aside, Lil’ CB has really taken to school. He loves, loves, LOVES going to big boy school and is tickled to be going to school at Mommy’s school. (My Kindergartners LOVE seeing Lil’ CB at school, too! The way they coo over him is hilarious. ) He is happy to go to school each morning and will give me a detailed play by play of what happened at school. He likes his teachers and his classmates and enjoys all of the activities and learning that happens at school. He readily talks about how he prefers school over his former daycare and how school is so! much! fun!
However.
If you ask Lil’ CB how he’s doing at school, he will very candidly tell you, “I didn’t listen today.” or “I listened and obeyed just a little bit.” And while part of me knows he’s trying to be funny, another part of me is a little worried.
When I first told others about the preschool program Lil’ CB is enrolled in, some of them quietly whispered, “Aren’t you worried he’ll pick up some of their behavior?” To which I calmly reminded, “Nope. I know the role of peer models are in place and have been for years because it works. And I think kids can all learn from each other, don’t you?” And I left it at that. So, no, it’s not that that I’m worried about.
Really, my greatest goal and hope for Lil’ CB being in this preschool program is that he would learn to be kind and caring and respectful to anyone and everyone regardless of ability, while learning and enjoying school. I hope that he learns this and that it follows him throughout his schooling and throughout his life as a citizen of the world. Yes, it’s a bit of a lofty goal, but I’m kind of an overachiever.
When I hear Lil’ CB talk about how he didn’t listen at school (as much as he might be joking), it worries me that he is distracting other students or taking away the teachers’ attention from others because he isn’t listening and following the directions. It worries me that he may be being disrespectful or unkind when he chooses not to listen. Lil’ CB’s teachers reassure me that though he does sometimes need some redirection, overall, he is very sweet and fun and is a typical 3 year-old. But, I can’t help but still worry!
Poor Lil’ CB. Having a teacher as a momma can be hard. In an effort to not be overbearing or insist that my child is the best and the greatest, I tend to insist that the teachers be brutally honest with me and let me know where Lil’ CB might need to improve. I probably come off as a crazy tiger mom! Aaaand…having written all this, I’m going to layoff a little bit and just enjoy the fact that Lil’ CB is very much enjoying school.
Because really, that’s a pretty darn important thing right now, too.
blogger / pomelo / 5361 posts
I LOVE his expression in that second photo! Hilarious! It sounds like he’s adjusting well and loving it.
bananas / 9973 posts
Awww! That second picture is priceless! Glad to hear he is enjoying school and perhaps developing a sense of humor!
honeydew / 7444 posts
I love his facial expressions! I’m glad he’s having so much fun, and that he’s actually honest with you when he isn’t behaving.
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This makes my heart sing! Yay for SCHOOL!
pomelo / 5178 posts
Ahhhh, he’s so expressive! You can just tell that CB is all personality!
Don’t worry, we all just want the best for our kids.
Even when we’re a little overbearing, it comes from a place of love, and I think our kids pick up on that and understand. At least I hope they do!
cantaloupe / 6146 posts
That’s so cute! Glad he likes it. And paying attention takes time. Some adults don’t have it down. He’ll get there.
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
awwww what a cutie! i’m so glad to hear he loves going to big boy school! i’m sure he’ll come around in no time with the ‘not listening’ days!
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
Hahahh he cracks me up
He looks like such a big boy in the last pic!
pomegranate / 3053 posts
Adorable! Preschool rocks. I am so glad I enrolled my 3.5 y.o. before his little brother came along. I have to say that he has become more wild since starting school. He was always my well-behaved little boy until he started preschool. So he did pick up some bad habits from other kids… like running around and screaming (my ears hurt!). Oh well. He’s thriving and that’s all that matters. I help out in his class so I can see first hand how much he loves school so I feel much better about the change of behavior. Plus, what 3 y.o. boy isn’t wild?
apricot / 275 posts
He is SO CUTE.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
That second picture is too cute!
blogger / nectarine / 2687 posts
@pastemoo: truth.
blogger / nectarine / 2687 posts
@chopsuey119: i know, SOB! why do they keep growing?!!!
blogger / nectarine / 2687 posts
@Honeybee: me, too! i don’t want to be such a nagger, but i see it happening…scary!
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
He’s so cute! Glad school is going well!!