I have just transitioned from stay at home mom to full time working mom...... Very scary to start this new journey for Lily and myself. How will I balance all of this? How will Lily adjust? Is she going to still be happy? All of these things are running through my mind as I start this new journey.......
Lily spent 3 hours in day care today. I am not sure what to think just yet. The teachers told me she cried off and on the whole time. She was the most upset when they asked her to sit in a chair at the table to eat. They were very concerned that she couldn't hold a cup, self feed or eat much.
She really put them through all the paces. Of course she can feed herself and hold a cup. When she is firmly set on something, she won't be compliant. She didn't like sitting in a chair - PERIOD!!!!! They attempted art projects today, as well. As you can guess, it wasn't her idea. No way she was going to participate.
One of her cutest (most aggravating) characteristics, is her independence. As long as she is making the decisions, all is fine. When I try to ask her to do something, her first reaction is to cry and melt to the floor. Thankfully her tantrums don't last long. I am trying to keep calm, patient and consistent. Most of all I am keeping a sense of humor about it, she is just frustrated. I have to admit it is pretty funny when she follows me, when I try to ignore her tantrum. She will even come over to me and pull on my pants or hit me to show her frustration. She isn't a silent sufferer.
I am happy to see that all of this is not saved only for me. She is spirited! I think she is going to be a lawyer. To be honest, I have to admit it is very trying at best to stay centered. I find myself taking deep breaths and counting 10 many times during a day. I have a theory about why girl's clothes are so darn cute. When they demonstrate their differing opinions, it keeps us from getting SO ANGRY with them :) Try to get mad at a little girl in a tutu and halo!!!! It is impossible!! I need to purchase a lifetime supply of tutus.
Take a look at this face and tell me you can get mad at it:
One blessing today, she didn't hit anyone!!!! Celebrating small successes. Tomorrow is a new day, pray for her teachers!!!! I don't think I have seen so much relief on one person's face, until I came to pick up Lily. (I am not referring to Lily.)
