We are officially done with nursery! I can't believe it! Libby is starting Sunbeams on Sunday! I thought I would include pictures of her first and last days in nursery!
First Day October 12, 2008
Last Day-- December 26, 2010
As I have been thinking back on our whole experience with all five kids and nursery, I have to say that the leaders make all the difference. Here is the breakdown--Bryson- hated it, cried and cried, until Bro. S (something, I can't quite remember!) took him under his wing, let him cry and he finally got used to it!
Alyssa- she was fine since Bryce was her leader! Even after he left she was used to it and did great!
McKay- really hated it until an older couple took him, let him cry for a few weeks without bringing him to us, and then he was fine. He did have a little bit of a hard time when we moved, but he was much faster to get used to it!
Ty- WOW! This kid NEVER got used to it, and I will tell you why. We were in an overcrowded ward, not enough nursery leaders, and none of them let him cry, they would instantly bring him to me. The entire time he was in nursery Bryce was in the singles ward bishopric and not available. I had newborn Libby and it was Terrible!!!!! He struggled through 6 months of Sunbeams before he finally got it! His sunbeam teacher was great and would grab him as he would grab hold of me, she would help pry him off with him kicking and screaming, and take him outside if necessary!
Libby- didn't love it until Bryce got released and started taking her. I promise you, it was a joke everytime for me she would freak out and they would bring her to me. The very first Sunday Bryce was back he took her, came right to Sunday School and said, "I don't know what you are talking about!" I could have hurt him if we weren't in church!!!!!!!
I do have to say that nursery leaders have a huge impact on these kids and the happiness of their parents! So, if you ever get a call to nursery, please accept it and enjoy!
p.s. I served in the nursery for 4 months before getting called to my current calling as R.S. Secretary. I LOVED it! Libby was happy in nursery for the first time ever!!!!!
