What an overwhelming day it was!! The parents of the future kindergartners were invited for the kindergarten roundup. It was not meant for the kids. As I went inside the "real" school, I just felt that strange, jittery feeling. It was not long ago, Gudiya was just a newborn in my arms. I think that, it was the first time in my life I came to know what the tears of joy really meant. Then she grew up - crawling, walking, running...days went by. Then came the first day of her preschool. I still remember her first day. She was excited. I was crying!:-D She went inside the classroom waving happily as I was trying my best to hide my tears. Her preschool has a TV monitor so we can view our kids from the lobby. So her dad & I viewed. Gudiya was enjoying the whole thing for a few minutes and then she realized her parents are not in the room. Then she started sobbing and then crying. and I cried looking all that on the TV monitor. But within a few days, Gudiya was at ease in her preschool. But now Kindergarten is a big deal. It's a big school - the real one!! After that 1st grade, 2nd grade...middle school...high school...college...The hall was full of parents. The principal welcomed us all and chatted for 1 hour. All the requirements, immunization, expectations & so many buzz words - PTO, PTA, ESOL, YCARE...The kids will learn hands-on mathematics, reading, foreign language - Spanish or French, computers, music, physical education. I am not too worried about the academics part but more so of the other unknowns since I didn't go to KG here. I am really concerned about lunch part. If Gudiya takes her dabba (lunch box) from home, what if she grumbles to eat the home cooked food just because it's not same as what others in her class bring. Will she give in that peer pressure? I have heard this from my other friends. and if we allow her to eat cafeteria food, will it be healthy? Will my baby stand in line with a tray in her hand to get the food? Will she eat by herself? She is not a picky eater, but sure is a slow eater. What if she doesn't finish her food on time? What if she remains hungry?
There are 3 options for us. Full day KG, Half day - morning & Half day - afternoon. We are called again to visit the school with the kids. Let's see how that goes. Gudiya is excited, very very excited to go to kindergarten. & I am nervous, very very nervous. Que Sera Sera...
On that note, how about relishing some kid-friendly food?
Original Recipe by - Maya
Original Recipe Link - http://konkanworld.blogspot.com/2008/11/set-dosa-with-vegetable-saagu.html
Original Blog - Konkan World
My Modifications -
None!! I just followed Maya's instructions. and got one healthy version of set dosa. It was loved by Gudiya. Now that's what I call success!!:-D
This post is my contribution to Trupti's MBP - Kids' Menu event.
MBP event is started by Coffee of The Spice Cafe.
9 comments:
Welcome to the real mommy World! ;D
She will learn quickly and she will surpass everybody, Indian kids take to school bit slowly but once they do, there is no stopping, believe me!
Trisha never cried, said bye and showed her new Mermaid panties (lifting her skirt)to everybody on the first day og preschool in UK! Hahaha!
Hugs to you, Gudiya will be A okay! :))
I am using the Ultra as we speak, I am so happppyyy! ;D
Meera, the dosas looks sooo nice!Both of mine natkhat love to make a meal, brkfast or supper too of dosas..wd try Maya's one..(if u take the second option..Gudiya's food prob solved..u won't b tensed too) Hey Kriti has this year only when she returns at 1 noon..next yr same tension for me..6.15 am to 3.30pm tak kya hoga uska! I get goose bumps by the mere thought itself..Kriti too very very slow in eating! :( finishes full n non fussy..but sometimes she says..teacher said time up..close ur tiffins..feels sad to hear that! Too loong a essay here! Inplace of just comment! ;)
even i felt the same when i went to drop Advay to playschool...but he adjusted well from the first day...:-)lovely entry for mbp,..:-)
Every stage has its own problems and worries..I too was worried when my daughter first went to school but she is so friendly ..she has adjusted very nicely and she is exited to go to school now...
Soft and yummy dosa..My daughters favourite..
hi,i too have all these questions in my mind becoz my baby is 2 yrs and have to admit in play home in another 3-4 months.I started to think abt it now itself.after reading all the comments of our blogger friends,really iam relaxed:))Nice post for the event:)
NOt sure if my comment went thru, but thanx again for posting Meera ..
Ok, my comment didn't go thru I see..Kids already in Kindergarten, feels like yesterday when they were babies. I am yet to go to that meeting, so will see then what a public school here is like. N then my worries will start too I guess..
Hi Meera, I was in the same boat last year, so I can relate. I was also so worried how she'd adjust at the new big school. especially since she is very shy. But I was pleasantly surprised, she loved it from day one. I am sure your little one will do very well.
Thanks for your comments, friends!! Hopefully we will survive!!!
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