Today was a big one: it was Gideon’s first day attending German kindergarten without me by his side. Up until now, I’ve been going to school with him each day to support his transition (which I love as part of the German acclimation process ❤️). But this morning, he was ready to try it solo, and I couldn’t be prouder.⁠ ⁠ To make the day a little easier, I packed some of his favorite comfort foods:⁠ * Yogurt with frozen mangoes and my homemade granola⁠ * Chicken sausages⁠ * Chocolate cookies (yes, random—but he needed something sweet to soften the tough moments)⁠ ⁠ When he came home, most of his lunch was still untouched… except the cookies. And honestly, I get it. It was a big day emotionally. These early transitions can be hard on little ones, but I know he’ll find his groove. And this new chapter will help him grow in such amazing ways. ⁠ ⁠ Have you been through this transition with your little one? I’d love to hear what helped you both adjust.⁠ ⁠ GermanKindergarten ToddlerLunchIdeas LifeAbroad MomLifeAbroad PrivateChefDiaries ExpatParenting LunchboxInspo BentoLunch KindergartenGermany CulturalParenting ToddlerMeals WorkingMomAbroad ParentingThroughTransitions LunchboxLove PackLunchWithMe FamilyLifeAbroad