First Day of School
Today was my oldest's first day of school. She has been so excited to go, but after "back to school night" she could not sleep. She was up till 9:45 PM laying in our bed (not her own) crying and asking to be snuggled. She had a million questions and concerns. Everthing from "what if i spill my drink?" and "How will i know where to go?" to " what if the teacher asks me a question and i get carried away in my answer?" (my fav.) Finally after lots of love she fell asleep and i cried. I know she wil be fine, but it is a long day. She has only been gone for 30 minutes and my other two kids are already asking if she will be home soon. I tell them she wont be home till 3:15. She is going to Kennedy which is full day. I held it together as she got on the bus and didnt cry until i talked to my husband on the phone and told him "our baby is off to school". For those moms who already have children in school or this is your first year, how did you handle it?
first day of school
I just sent my first born off to kindergarten this morning also. He was incredibly excited yesterday. This morning he informed me he was just going to stay home with me, he didn't need to go to school. When we got there he held on to me for dear life. Of course I felt horrible having to peel him off. In the end I bribed him with ice cream if he stayed and didn't cry. What can I say, I'm weak. Then when I left, I was all teary eyed too. It doesn't seem like my baby boy should be in school already. I guess we just have to know that its time to let our sweet,beautiful children spread their wings and fly, as hard as that is to do:)
It's weird
My first was so independent and I didn't cry but my next was hesitant. I did cry when she pulled away. We tell each one it's his/her job to go. Get there and do it well. We keep it short and matter-of-fact. Keep telling yourself, it helps them grow and makes them super people. And, for the most part its a safe and nurturing place. They learn unbias conflict resolution, tolerance and all things academic. I always loved school but my kids hate it. Who would have known!! Lynn
Miss Independant
My daughter had her first day of school today and you would have thought she has been going for ten years.She even took the bus..by her choice.I was so proud of her yet I am sad because she did not even hesitate to go..probably couldn't get away from her brother fast enough!He walked around all day saying just me and mommy and was literally on top of me all day.I missed all the fighting and phrases like"Your not the boss of me!"today.
all of mine are in school this year
Well, it doens't get any easier either! The last of three are in all day school now. I have a sixth, fourth, and first grader . I would keep each and every one home too! I too am struggling and really feel empty here in the house. I have alot to catch up on in the house but I guess I am feeling a bit sorry for myself. Actually feeling overwhelmed too. I know I can fill my time, but I am used to fixing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and playing ref in the middle of it all, orginzing all the projects and family time, fair projects and boom I am now the only one home(not including the animals of coarse) Its weird. Enjoy the kids while they are little they grow up fast.
It's bittersweet, isn't it?!?
That's funny, I called my hubby too and said those exact words, except it was "our babies are off to school"!! We're attending a new school this year, so I was very proud that my super shy 3rd grader shed her tears at home during breakfast, instead of in line at school. We've talked a lot about being excited about learning in the new school and meeting new friends, etc... and how it's her job to be a good role model for her little sister who's just starting Kdg... so the fact that she didn't cry at school was totally HUGE for her!
My middle daughter, who is the total opposite, began Kdg. with such confidence and readiness that it made me tear up that she was SO ready..isn't that just silly?!?! She gave me a big hug and matter-of-factly said, "you can go now, mom!!" What a tug on the ol' heart strings!
Now, with my 2 year old son, he doesn't know what to think now that his big sisters are at school. He's been under my feet as well, and has needed extra lovin'. I'm planning on having some playdates and signing him up for "library school", as he calls it, so hopefully those, along with time with mom, and extra hugs and kisses will help ease his loneliness!