Madeleine's had a bad dream the past few nights, about a black dog who comes in her room and bites and scratches her, and then goes and bites John Paul. She is pretty scared about it and remembered the dream in surprising detail. She didn't want to go to bed tonight.
So we talked about her guardian angel, how he's strong and can protect her from bad dreams. Then we said the Angel of God prayer a few times. After that I tucked her in and she went right to sleep.
It made me so sad! It was like I was helpless to protect her from this. I hope her guardian angel helps her.
Also, she had kind of a bad experience in the church nursery this week. When I went in to get her after the mom's meeting, she was sitting in a chair looking like she was about to cry. I went over to her and she had a big scratch on her face. I picked her up and she said "Mommy I wanted you SO BAD and you didn't come." The kid knows how to rip my heart out. The lady in charge said that she and another kid were going for a toy at the same time and she got scratched. She also said that she laid on the floor like she was really tired. That usually means low blood sugar. Then Madeleine told me a mean boy wouldn't let her play with any toys. I asked her what he said and she said, "NO! You can't play with anything!"
So I was a little upset about the whole thing. It was obvious to me that she was about to cry. I think someone should have come and gotten me when she got scratched on the face and it drew blood. She didn't feel comfortable asking anyone to come get me, so she just sat there and held back her tears and had a miserable time. I may be overprotective, but I won't be taking her back.
Poor kid has had a rough week! She is very excited about getting to play with Maggie this weekend though!
9 comments:
Poor little sweetie :(
Poor baby....I wouldn't take her back either. I don't think you are over protective! :) I think you are a great mom! Can't wait to learn from you!! xxoo
You are definetly NOT over protective. It irks me so. much. when caretakers won't get the mother when the child is clearly in need. You are a great mom to recognize her needs!!
I would not take her back either but I would let the person in charge know why. It gives them a chance to address a problem and possibly save some other child being left wanting their mum when hurt.
It seems rather callous that she was left sitting there with tears in her eyes for the duration of her time left. Either they have little feelings for the their small charges or there are not enough adults. Either way - I would not bring my child back!
They might be appreciative of you mentioning it or they might be offended. However I know you are very sensitive and kind so if they get offended... its either a guilty conscience or someone who can not deal with polite constructive criticism. I would probably write a note to them myself - just so that my voice would not get shakey... which it probably would. :-)
Like you I am protective ( not OVER! ;-) of my children so when addressing something liek this I would not trust my voice to give me away as to how upset I am... words on paper have no tone... and are often easier to swallow.
Good luck and Sew is right you are an EXCELLENT mum!
Blessings
Christi
I agree with mum2twelve, I would not take her back but I would explain why. It is in the sharing of the conflict that the nursery has the opportunity to change their way of handling it with another child.
It is interesting that on the Feast of The Guardian Angels you are sharing such mystery and protection to her. I think there is a really good CCC video on the Guardian Angels, maybe watching it would give her peace.
We always tell our kids to ask their guardian angels to pray for them when they are scared. And yesterday I told Princess to ask the Blessed Mother to pray for her too, since she is a Mommy and knows what Princess needs as well as I do.
Poor little thing. I can't believe they didn't come get you!
You are not overprotective in the least! She is your child and if you and Ken don't stand up for her, no one will. Always go with your gut instinct, no matter what. I think God has placed it in us for a reason!
Hey! I've been meaning to tell you that we have a black dog - like in her dream. He is very friendly so hopefully Madeleine doesn't get upset when she sees him on Friday. I usually keep him in the garage when we have company in the house anyway.
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