Last week her emotions ranged from very excited to very scared. This week the transition has been more difficult than we expected. Today she dressed herself in pink trousers and a flowered t-shirt. When I asked where her uniform was, she said that she didn't need it because she wasn't going to school today.Charlotte likes her teachers and has made some friends. She has enjoyed the crafts they have made, especially the rainbow they made today. Her teacher Mrs. Lee told me that Charlotte is very observant and follows directions well.
I think the long days are very tiring for her. Her biggest complaint is that she doesn't like having recess three times a day because it's too tiring. It's also a long time to be away from her family. She enters and leaves the school with a smile on her face (though a tentative one), but each day has an "I miss Mummy" meltdown about halfway through.
Each day does seem to be getting better. The promise of a family outing to the beach this weekend seemed to help as well. We hope that in a few weeks she'll be used to the routine, and will enter and leave with a genuine smile that lasts throughout the day.
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