Dropping off our son for his first day of daycare, back in January 2019, I remember consoling my…read morehusband outside the school. (He's a crier, but don't tell him I told you that.) He couldn't shake the worried feeling, and said, "I just hope he knows we're coming back." I told him, and I reminded myself, that I believed our son was ready and that the experience of being without us would strengthen him, and seeing us walk back through the door later that day would secure him. I don't know what made me sure of this other than the confidence Primrose of Frisco at Main/Teel gave me and my mama intuition. I felt that before anyone else, I first, needed to have the belief in my son and his capabilities - even at only 15 months old. I share this story with you for any parent out there leaving their child for the first time in the hands of a good teacher and school. Your child can do this! And, so can you!
Our son has continued going to school even through the pandemic. (Again, personal mama intuition on this choice. Please don't judge.) School closures and the lockdowns were launched in March and Primrose of Frisco at Main/Teel didn't skip a (heart) beat. Temp checks, no parents passed the front door, more curriculum outdoors, etc. - they were ready and willing and brave. There's been excellent communication at all times.
At the beginning of the year, our son had begun the "terrible twos" and by March they were in FULL swing! Because of the continued support and attention from his teachers, his communication and growth have exceled! March, April, May, June, July, August - I can't imagine and can't thank this group of leaders and teachers enough for their dedication during this unprecedented time. And I can't imagine the valuable time our son would have lost without the opportunity to attend school.
Our daughter recently joined her brother almost two months ago. Drop off was very different this time around and now it was ME crying with unrest. I knew she was capable; she had my confidence. But... we didn't get to hold her hand while we walked her to class. It was a feeling I wasn't used to, simply passing her off at the front door. But once again, I put my faith and trust in the teachers and they have helped guide this ship in so many ways.
In a world that feels so unpredictable, so "on the verge," so uneasy, I am so thankful for the steadiness our teachers and family at Primrose of Frisco at Main/Teel have provided our family and so many others.
Thank you a million times! You all are leaders!
Sincerely,
The Harringtons