I think it’s probably safe to say that if you’ve been reading my blog for some time then you know how worried I was about sending E.B. off to preschool this year. With his language delay and sensory integration disorder, I worried that he would be miles behind the kids his age, even only at three years old. There was never a doubt in my mind about his intelligence…I worried about his behavior more than anything. I worried if not being around many children before starting school would impact his social skills. I also worried if he would be able to keep up with everything going on around him without becoming so overwhelmed.
Today after dropping E.B. off at school after his morning therapy session his teacher wanted to let me know how he was doing. I didn’t dare ask because I know her time as a teacher is precious and that’s what conferences were for. If she had to take time out of her day to talk with every mom all the time then she would get very little done. But she told me that she had been wanting to tell me something…and then proceeded to compliment my son in such a way that all of the worries I’d had about him starting school were immediately replaced with pride in how far he has come. I was, quite literally, taken aback and so pleasantly surprised that I floated back to my car to leave.
I know deep down that as he gets older E.B. will always be battling his sensory issues as long as he lives. It could be something he learns to cope well with or something that will make every single day a challenge for him. This could all get so much easier as the years go by or that much harder. We still have our very good days and our very, very bad days dealing with this disorder. But to hear his praises sung by his teacher (who is, quite literally, an expert in early childhood development) was just the thing I needed to hear to ease all of those worries.
All the difficult times as a parent are wiped clean with just one good moment, I swear!
I’m so glad EB is going great in preschool. :o)
Oh, that is such a blessing, isn't it? Such a gift. As Llama Momma said, does your heart good! <3
I felt quite the same hearing my kids' teachers talk about them this year, I was fearful with the move they might have trouble adjusting. I was wrong 🙂
It’s so wonderful when our kids surprise us and do great, despite their difficulties, isn’t it? Congrats on a great first day for your boy!
Kia (Good Enough Mama)
Good job! Good job for EB’s teacher to take the time to give you good news too. Isn’t it amazing how a positive comment can totally change your day?
That is so great! I know we all flutter inside when our kids are praised and we have done something right for them as parents.
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oh that’s awesome! And it sounds like he’s got a great teacher to help him through this year! I would be floating too if it were me!
Yay and I am glad that it relieved your worries. I think we all worry about our kids, no matter what and so it is nice when we get unsolicited positive feedback.
You’re doing all the right things with your little man. He’s going to continue to do well.
How nice that she took the time to tell you this. With you as his Mommy, how could he not be wonderful. E.B. is very lucky to have a Mom like you to help him work through the extra stuff he has to deal with that most people don’t. What Llama Momma said… “Good job, Mom!”
Oh I’m just elated to hear this news!!! That is just fabulous!!!! So happy for EB and for you, too! Our job as Mommy can be so filled with worries…it’s great when the worries are squashed and we’re lifted up like this! Yaaay!
~melody~
I’m glad EB’s teacher was able to put your mind at ease. That’s great that he’s doing so well!
It is always nice to be able to pat yourself on the back as a parent. It is such a selfless job and rarely happens.
So happy to hear he is adjusting and making such a good impact on the class!
Thanks, girls! It DOES do my heart good to hear he is doing so well.
So happy to hear that EB is doing so well at school. It certainly sounds like you have a fabulous teacher that will keep you posted on things when needed. It is always fabulous to get good news.
Great to hear 🙂
My friend is teaching my nearly-4 year old who is “full of enthusiasm” (that would be the kinder way of saying it!). I was worried about him too, and was scared to ask – but without prompting she told me he had settled in really well, and was calm – not a word often used with my son! Sometimes as mums we expect the worst, and worry what others will think of us and judge us by our children’s behaviour. Fortunately God does not judge us like this 🙂
It does a momma’s heart good, doesn’t it? To hear an expert say good things?
I’ll never forget my first parent-teacher conference for the boys. I cried when the teacher told me how well adjusted they were.
Good job, Mom!! 🙂
Yeah! It’s always good to hear someone else say great things about our kids. Makes all (well, almost) the frustrating moments totally worthwhile.