I had to drop my preschool baby off at the front door the other and he got to walk to class alone.
How did we get here? How did he get so big and strong and brave?
{sigh}
I have let all 4 of my kids move about at their own pace. I listened to them and followed their cues as much as possible.
It just felt natural to let them lead a bit. I wanted to instill a bond and trust in them.
I think it worked. They all chose when they were ready to leave my side. Dax took a lot longer than the older ones did though. I would question myself here and there. I worried he may be taking too long to find his independence. I was worried he wasn't like other 3-year-old kids.
I still listened to him. I still followed his lead. I felt like it was the right thing to do.
I'm so glad I waited until he was ready. I do not regret snuggling him too much. In fact, I really miss those snuggle times.
He decided on his own that he could go away with his Aunt Jenn and have a good time. He felt that he would be safe away from me. He felt confident in his decision and so I followed his lead.
He did it. After choosing to not be away from me for more than 3 hours at a time and not being able to sleep without me beside him, he spent 3 nights with his beloved aunt and cousin with his sisters there for support (and fun). I was so very proud.
I followed his lead. I let him decide. It felt good to know it was his choice.
It cemented the belief that I did the right thing to wait until he was ready.
Then he started preschool and has handled it like a champ. He misses me a ton while he is gone each day but he is having fun. He is secure and knows I will be right there when school is over.
How did we get here? How did he get so big and strong and brave?
{sigh}
I have let all 4 of my kids move about at their own pace. I listened to them and followed their cues as much as possible.
It just felt natural to let them lead a bit. I wanted to instill a bond and trust in them.
I think it worked. They all chose when they were ready to leave my side. Dax took a lot longer than the older ones did though. I would question myself here and there. I worried he may be taking too long to find his independence. I was worried he wasn't like other 3-year-old kids.
I still listened to him. I still followed his lead. I felt like it was the right thing to do.
I'm so glad I waited until he was ready. I do not regret snuggling him too much. In fact, I really miss those snuggle times.
He decided on his own that he could go away with his Aunt Jenn and have a good time. He felt that he would be safe away from me. He felt confident in his decision and so I followed his lead.
He did it. After choosing to not be away from me for more than 3 hours at a time and not being able to sleep without me beside him, he spent 3 nights with his beloved aunt and cousin with his sisters there for support (and fun). I was so very proud.
I followed his lead. I let him decide. It felt good to know it was his choice.
It cemented the belief that I did the right thing to wait until he was ready.
Then he started preschool and has handled it like a champ. He misses me a ton while he is gone each day but he is having fun. He is secure and knows I will be right there when school is over.
It makes me smile to know that he feels safe enough to gain a bit of independence.
