First Day at School

Clarissa attended her 1st day of proper school today. Mommy & Daddy were quite concern on how she would cope with it after 2 months of holidays. The fact that she was in a pre-school for 2 years didn't help much, because she was very fond of her teachers and friends in the previous school, and therefore I was concern on whether she will be able to adapt in a totally different environment. 

Knowing my daughter's character, I know she has to be prepared for the change. So, what I did was, informed her few months ahead that she will be going into a big school because the current school is no longer suitable for "big girl" like her. I also told her all her friends have gone to big school like her because they are all big girls already :-P Next, I took her to the school before school starts, to show her how her new school will look like. Of course the playground and the toys in the school helps to encourage her more. And the last thing I did was to force her to sleep early, so that she can wake up early. Mommy has to sacrifice too in this case, because it has been almost 10 years since I woke up at 5.45am!

We were so proud to see her in her school uniform with her school bag, because it shows how much my little girl has grown. When we reached the school, initially I was still worried, but the moment she stepped into her class, all my worries were gone. She was her confident self again, saying "hi" to the teachers and her new friends. She even gave her new teacher a big hug and before I decided to make a move, she was already saying goodbye to me and her Daddy :) 

When I went to pick her later, her teachers told me she was doing well. Although she later told me she misses her old school and friends, after some persuasion and assurance from me, she said she does like her new school and was having fun. I only managed to let out a sigh of relief then! 

I hope she will continue to enjoy her new school, as this is where she will be until she is 16. People always say, the best memories and best friends comes from the school days. I know it is not easy for her as she is only 3 1/2 years old, and that is why I am always there to give her a lot of encouragement and support. With this, I am sure I will be able to help her cope better in this new environment.