[sugarbabysmommy]

Originally Posted by happygmom

"My son is a thinker.

I like that. All these key phrases are great and will really help reframe not just how others see babe but how babe sees babe. I agree, our babe is amazing in so many ways, we are blessed beyond measure. I'm so gald to hear your son survived, and that you survived , preschool.


Babs, thank you. I know what you mean and I also really appreciate my babe's nature.

[happygmom]

Sugarbabysmommy,

Yup, we survived and THRIVED!! Children are a glorious journey aren't they?

Good, golly, gosh. I'm such a softie for these sweet, sensitive babes. ((((Hugsl))) and big sloppy kisses to you all, being careful not to invade space, of course (my son has taught me - gushy Irish girl - volumes about appropriate communication ).

The girls on both sides of the family are off early tomorrow to buy my son's beloved's wedding dress. She is a gorgeous girl - not bad for a "shy" child. Be your babe's advocate and you will be blessed as I have.

Happy G'Ma

[sugarbabysmommy]

I am very lucky that babe welcomes lots of slobbers and hugs, to think that could end and I could become... embarassing. I hope you get to be one of the girls tomorrow too. I used to be in the wedding dress biz', the minute you all start crying in tandom, stop shopping and buy whatever she's wearing. Enjoy all the wedding build up and congrats to the future newly weds, and to the proud mama.

[happygmom]

Originally Posted by sugarbabysmommy

I hope you get to be one of the girls tomorrow too. I used to be in the wedding dress biz', the minute you all start crying in tandom, stop shopping and buy whatever she's wearing. Enjoy all the wedding build up and congrats to the future newly weds, and to the proud mama.

You must the most patient person in the world to have been in the wedding dress biz.

It happened! She came out of the dressing room - all smiles. We all gasped, then cried. She found THE dress! Thanks and Wow - I think you and your babe gave us good luck!

Happy G'Ma AND Happy Mother-in-Law To Be

[cjcupp]

Hello. I am not a momther yet. We are in process of adopting but I am a toddler teacher at a daycare center. I have been there for two years and teach from 18 months thru three years old.

My advice would to be get her into some type of group with other children. It will be hard but maybe she would adjust easier if she was at a daycare program where you could drop her off a couple days a week. Even if it was only for a few hours. I would say for the first day stay with her at her level(on the floor sitting with her) letting her know this is a safe place for her to make friends.
I have seen the very shy children start in my room and after a few weeks they are running right with the other children like they have been there forever. Sometimes I think it is easier for a child to adjust when mommy is not there.
Just my thought!
CJ

[happygmom]

Originally Posted by cjcupp

Hello.I have seen the very shy children start in my room and after a few weeks they are running right with the other children like they have been there forever. Sometimes I think it is easier for a child to adjust when mommy is not there.
Just my thought!
CJ

You are so right! I dreaded my son's first day of school (3 yr old) but talked to his teacher before school started about his reserved nature. She said "leave it to me". I did and let her take charge (she was the pro after all!), and she was just wonderfull with him. No anxiety at all. "Miss E" will always have a special place in my heart.

Great advice here! Wish the WEB would have been available in my days as a young Mom!

Happy G'Ma