So this last Sunday was Isaac's first Sunday in Nursery. Some of you may be thinking that he is too young, or perhaps some of you are thinking that time flies. Well, both are true. At church, toddlers can attend nursery when they reach 18 months. It's a GREAT monument to reach. Well, yes, Isaac is 15 (and a half) months old. And, no, I didn't cheat the system.
So, lets back up. The first Sunday we attended our new ward, Taylor was called to be in Young Men's as the Priest Quorum advisor. A few weeks after that, I was called to teach Sunday School for the 14 year olds. With my calling, the bishopric member said they received permission from the Primary president to allow Isaac to go to nursery early since both Taylor and I are teaching. I said, "HALLELUJAH" ...silently of course.... and looked forward to this past Sunday.
Knowing that Isaac has been in daycare for the past year, I figured he would LOVE it. I was wrong. Dead wrong. Apparently the entire second hour he was screaming and someone was in the hall trying to calm him down. They brought him to me during the third hour and I thought if I went into the room with him, it would help. It sure didn't. He'd get playing and then all of a sudden stop what he was doing and start to cry until he could see me again. Mothers have told me that this is normal and "give him a few weeks to adjust".... but shouldn't he already be used to it somewhat?? If you have any tricks or tips up your sleeves, please share!!!
(Side note: Only in Colorado is it sunny, blue-skied in the morning and gloomy and snowing a few hours later!!)
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Just try again next week. (guess that would be tomorrow) Take him in, make sure one of the leaders knows he's there or takes him and walk away. Don't look back. I'm pretty sure he struggled with daycare in the beginning, right? Plus, he's had a lot of changes in his life over the past month. He'll adjust. (maybe send him in with a favorite toy???) Love you!
Hey Valerie,
My husband and I have been in nursery for the past year and from my experience here are a few things that might help;
1. Bring his favorite toys and tell the leaders what things he likes to play with, songs he likes to sing, etc.
2. Snacks make a big difference for a little one whose not used to nursery, I bring marshmallows and when kids are upset or want their parents I bribe them with food, works every time at settling them down.
Don't worry, it will get better it always does.
Any better today?
Are you so happy to be back in CO? Seth and I are moving there this summer and are so excited! How about they stay at home mom thing? I hope you are doing well. It can be tough sometimes.
As for the nursery bit... Claire was so fantastic when we first took her to nursery, then I got called to be her nursery leader (I don't know why they do this!) Anyway, I was release and sure enough she cries now because I am not in there. It makes me so mad. Last week, however, she didn't cry at all. I would talk to the nursery leaders and tell them not to baby him. When I was in there we had our fair share of screamers and criers. When we gave them attention, it would get worse. If they did their own thing, they would give up and just play.
Hey! It sounds as though you guys are all nice and settled in COS. Congrats on your callings- you'll be great!! Hey, do you have a baby bump yet?! I want pics!!! :) love ya!
when Annica was getting used to nursery, I told her - "I am going to the bathroom, I will be right back." I would leave for five or so minutes, and go back in to show her that I was telling the truth. Then about 20 minutes later I would do the same thing. The next sunday, I would just say, "I will be right back". with out the bathroom bit. and I stayed away longer. For her it was getting used to the people in nursery and once she got to know them she was fine. Maybe if someone could go in with him at First, instead of only in the thrid hour. That way he won't already be worked up when you get there... its so hard becasue every kid is differnet! Good luck val! we are counting down the sundays (4) until eli can go in!
hey, stay at home mom, i'm expecting to see more posts from you! come one!
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