All About Bryan and Dylan

Bryan starts half day care yesterday. He was very excited about it as we have been prepping him on it for weeks. So getting him ready for school was not a problem.

Actually the program that he is attending is neither called kindy or daycare. They called it playgroup, which is more assuring to me.

I spent 1.5 hours with him at the playgroup. The Principle (Audrey) asked me to sneak out while he was enjoying snacks with his new friends. So I sneaked out and went to the mall next door.

What happened next?

Audrey called 15 mins later, to update me that he is OK. *Phew*

He did cry as soon as he noticed that I was gone, and they tried to talk to him, console him, show him some toys…CRY. Then they blew bubbles, and he is all smiles. Good thing is Bryan does get distracted very easily. After that he will participate in all the playgroup programs. But once in a while, he will remember mommy and asked for me. When that happen, they will distract him by taking him around the place, show him their pet animals….etc.

He also finished his lunch, took all the vegetables. Of course, the teacher helped to feed him. But I am happy to hear that he ate all the vege because he picks them out at home.

I picked him up at 1pm and he was happy to see me, and gladly waved goodbye to the teachers. I told him that we will see the teachers again tomorrow, and he said, “Ai” (yes).

On the way home, he slapped my arm in the car. I asked him why he slapped me and he said, “Ta mommy.” (beat mommy). I told him that he cannot beat mommy and he just kept quiet. I think he is angry that i left him alone.

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This morning’s update

This morning, he didn’t want to wake up. And he said to my mother, “Wo yau mommy ken wo.” (I want mommy to follow me).

He took his milk and we changed him without much resistance. Then when it was time to get into the car, he said he didn’t want to go to school. So I took out some Oreo cookies and said that he could have them if he’ll get into the car.

On the way there, he was ok, as he was busy munching on Oreos. Then as we approached the school, he started crying and said he didn’t want to go.

I told him that there are lots of friends there and they don’t cry. Bryan said,”Chau fren fren. Fren fren mei you ku.” (Find friends. Friends don’t cry.) And he stopped crying.

He willingly got off from the car and walked up the stairs leading to the school. But as he reached the last flight of stairs, he asked for me to carry him. I did. He got into the classroom without problem and ran towards some of the kids to play.

I stayed with him for 30 mins this time, then left when he wasn’t looking.

Audrey called me 30 mins after I got home and updated me that he is fine. Same thing happened as yesterday, he did cry but they managed to distract him to do other activities. She also asked how he was yesterday when we got home and how was his reaction this morning. I updated her and she told me to spend more time with him once he gets home. Tell him that I loves him and explain why I am sending him to school. Also assure him that I will always bring him home.

So far, i am pretty happy with my choice of school (ok, playgroup) for Bryan. Audrey was very helpful and I really appreciate the extra effort she takes not only to update on Bryan’s condition but to share her experience on how to deal with Bryan. She also said that I can call her anytime if I have trouble with Bryan at home and I need advice on how to manage it.

We’ll see how it goes in a couple of days. She says that they are usually much better by the end of the week.

And oh yes…I moved Bryan’s car seat to the front passenger seat. And since we leave house in the morning when the sun is low on the horizon, the sun does irritates Bryan’s eyes. He complained that his eyes hurt and he uses his palm to close his eyes.

So while he was at playgroup yesterday, I bought him these at the mall.

So he was a cool looking boy going to school this morning.