So emotional about my girls in school

My girls are 2.5 in September. I am back in grad school full-time and they started school in June. They love it and it was a pretty easy transition. This is a play-based school and their teachers and classroom are very nurturing. Unfortunately the administration is in shambles, they never return phone calls, and there is no opportunity for parent involvement...a real disappointment. We had planned on moving to Montessori at age 3 and have been touring some with fingers crossed we could get in eventually. Our top choice is an AMI certified school - well, they just called and we can start Aug 29th. Although I had hoped for them to be closer to 3, this montessori is doing a 2.5 year transition class to move to the 3-6 primary room in the spring when they are 3. If we don't enroll now, we could be waiting a long time, so the answer in that way is obvious. This school also has a huge parental presence and depends on its community of volunteers. In turn it sponsors several parent educational courses monthly which is really nice. The director is a wonderful person and she is the reason this school was our top choice. I should be jumping for joy, instead I am crying 24/7. WHY? I should be excited! But the reality is I can't believe I am going to ask my toddlers to say goodbye to the teachers they love so much, who they would be leaving when they are 3 anyway. And suddenly I feel like they are going to this environment that will freak them out, as much as we believe in the philosophy, it is still hard to get used to since we didn't grow up in the environment, and are they really going to last a 3 hour cycle in the morning. Is this just how things are as you make these major decisions for your kids? Full of anxiety? UGH...I don't even know what I am asking...I guess I just need some hugs and need someone to tell me that kids are adaptable and it will be okay.

 

It will be okay!! HUGS>>

 

They will be just fine! Try to think of it like you are doing them a favor - they are moving to where they are going to spend the next several years earlier than you anticipated - which means that they will be adjusted and happy earlier than you anticipated! :hug: It would have been a big transition no matter when you did it, now or in the Spring, so you might as well "get it over with". :hug:

 

Thank you. I drank some wine and am retiring early. I am sure tomorrow will look better.