The other day we decided that we should go and start checking out preschools for Gaby. She'll be two in January and it's pretty apparent she would love, love, love hanging out with other kids and getting her learn on. The kid is a sponge! And she sooo enjoys being with other kids and really gets a kick out of learning new things. You should see her at Gymboree. It's just too cute! She's the first one on the mat waiting to see what the instructor is going to do. She'll just sit, watch, and listen intently until it's time to get up and follow whatever he's doing. So I found this little school, El Jardin de Ninos- it's a spanish immersion school. That basically means they speak 100% spanish. We've decided that it's very important to us that Gaby is fluent in spanish. So I went to check out the school and thought it was great! The facility is so cute and seems like she'll learn alot and have a bunch of fun. So I got on the waiting list, was told they probably wouldn't have a spot until April (which was fine with me b/c we were thinking it'd be good to start her after her 2nd b-day), and planned on going to check out a few more schools. There are no other spanish schools in Austin, so I would just check out other preschools near us...
Well, today I got a call from the director of El Jardin saying that they had a opening in Gaby's age group starting in September. September?? That's like in two weeks!! It really kind of shocked me. I guess I needed time to get prepared to send my little sweetie somewhere by herself for almost the whole day (she would be going Tues/Thurs 9am-3pm). That's a long time to be away. You've got to remember that Gaby has never really been away from me and her home at the same time. When I'm at work, she's at home with Patty. She's never been "dropped off" anywhere. And I guess the thought of her learning new things without me makes me sad. My little baby is definitely growing up! But again, we believe Gaby is totally ready to go to "school". The kid will have a blast there and will learn so much more that I can teach her.
So we have decided to go for it!! Gaby will be starting on Sept. 2nd and we can't wait to see how it goes. We can always take her out if she doesn't like it, right?
2 years ago
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If it makes you feel better, I don't think it gets easier at any age! She will do great, and yes you always have options if you don't like it. Unlike me where I have to send my third grader...that sucks! It never gets easier on you, but the kids love it.
Ooooh! I'm going to have to look into that. We have some Spanish friends here in Houston that have their daughter in an all Spanish speaking daycare but I don't know the name. Makes our job a little easier ;)
Just make sure you give it at least two weeks for adjustment. It was really rough for Hope when she started school. They have to learn a whole different routine. I went through two weeks of her crying everytime I dropped her off but now she runs to class. It is difficult at the beginning but worth it.
I know that Drew wouldn't be learning much of anything if I had to be in charge of it! And Gaby seems so social that I know she will love it!
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