Carolyn’s school went on a field trip to a farm this morning. The parents had to provide transportation, so we all got to stay and participate. Aside from the fact that it rained unexpectedly – poured, really – everyone had a really good time. There was a petting zoo with teeny baby chicks and a big black llama named Suzette, a “corn box” (instead of a sand box), a hay ride, and (of course) pumpkins! The kids even got a train ride, which was really a tractor with a bunch of small animal-themed cars hitched in a line behind it. Cute!
(The kids all have baseball caps in their team animal theme. Carrie’s on the frog team, obviously.)
On the one hand it was really nice to see Carrie in a group of her social peers, but on the other it sort of underscored for me how she really hasn’t formed much of a relationship with any of them yet. There were other kids there who were sticking together, but I don’t really know if they knew each other before school or not. Then again, it’s not like I knew any of the other moms, and I don’t know if I’m just not outgoing enough or if they weren’t, but nobody seemed interested in chatting with me either…
Ah, well, there’s plenty of years left for Carrie to be a social butterfly, right?
Some children prefer to enjoy new places on their own – and will play with peers back at the centre where they already have explored everything.
Carrie will find her way – keep in mind that while Preschool has been running for a few weeks, the children are only there 3-4 hrs at a time 2 or 3 days a week. It takes time to form relationships.
Sorry to hear the other parents weren’t too chatty. Give them some time too I guess. :-)
I love those heritage pumpkins, they are so cool.