Second day of playgroup...
I was prepared to go in together with Yitian, so that I can observe what's happening in the class. When Teacher Jean pulled out the chair for the childeren to sit for her to check for HFMD, Yitian was the first one to go up on her own to sit down. I was quite surprise. There was totally no resistance from her as the teacher said "Open your mouth, see your palms and your feet". Imagine if it was me asking her!!!
After the checking, Yitian immediately dashed in and sat on the play mat. Teacher Agnes gave her some toys to play with. Yitian did not even look at me once. Teacher Agnes said if I feel that Yitian is able to cope without me, I can don't go in. I said sure. (In my heart, I'm like "I can't cope without her.") Separation anxiety, though not from Yitian...from ME!!
Yitian with her new playgroup mates.I left her there and went to the newly opened 24hr Shop-N-Save to have a look. At least there's now a competitor to the small NTUC outlet. That NTUC outlet is really small till you find that they don't stock up on many items. I walked around till about 9.50am and quickly made my way back to the school.
When the door opened, I was expecting to see Yitian fly out to me. However, my heart swell with pride as I saw my little girl waiting patiently at the back of the class, carrying her backpack quietly and one hand holding on to her craft item and the other hand, a small balloon. The other mothers commented that Yitian is very independent, very calm and composed. One mother said that she was pushing her daughter to be near Yitian so that they can become friends. I told Yitan that she must help the auntie look after the little girl, ok?
Yitian's art&craft item
