my youngest son had open house last night. before we went, we were laying on my bed watching tv. he quietly says 'I'm scared about Simonsen ( his new school).' I swallowed, tried to be nonchalant and waited a few seconds before responding (my response is KEY in how he handles things) 'like WHAT makes you scared'. he shrugged his shoulders. okay...i didnt say anything for a few seconds and then finally i said 'new teachers?'. he shook his head no. okay. i waited a few more seconds and then asked 'new kids???'. he shook his head no...okay...waited waited and then finally he said ' its busy.' okay. so I got up from the bed..moved around the room...very casually i said 'this is where your breathing comes in good...when you feel nervous, scared or overwhelmed BREATHE..' he nodded so i continued ' always ask questions...talk to your teachers, ask for help' he nodded again. a few seconds later i said 'we always get through this dont we?'. he nodded and said 'yep'

now i'm nervous...