Try to ignore the muffled sobs.
I just sent my little, ahem–big man off to school this morning. First day and all.
He was pumped.
I’m, well, you know, less pumped.
I had my mind wrapped around homeschooling for so long, that I don’t think I had quite enough time to adjust to the thought of him being gone some.
This is a bit of a trial period for us…we are not sure if we’ll be homeschooling or not, but he’s off to K4 for this semester (and probably the year).
I won’t get into all of the details, but I’m not totally sure this will be right for us…but I’m not sure that it won’t be.
So, I’ll put my faith where my mouth is and be okay in the waiting.
We’ll see.
I’m tucking this little smile away, safely in the corner of my heart.
Here’s to all you mamas this morning….especially the ones with muffled sob syndrome.
He is so precious! My daughter is starting Kindergarten in Sept. She has been going to Pre-K for 2 years, and that went by in a flash. My son turned 3 in May, I’m sure that when the time comes to send him off to school, I’ll be a soggy mess too. Hang in there. He’s going to have a blast! Have a wonderful week. P.S. Just love visiting your very inspiring blog 🙂
I’m not even a mama yet and that makes my heart hurt a little! I’m sending up a little pray for you this morning!
What a little sweetie. I almost feel guilty for having a countdown board for the start of school. (Just 14 more days!) But mine are a few years older and we have a great school or I would consider home school too. Hope you can have a relaxing day…maybe you can actually sit down for lunch… 🙂
I remember the first day of kindergarten for my oldest daughter as if it were yesterday. We were at the first day assembly where the teachers called up each child to join their class at the front of the church. My daughter was so excited, that when her teacher called her name, she popped up and practically ran up to the front without giving me a hug. I raised my hand toward her with a “ah” so I could get a hug, but it was too late, she was off. Kind of the same feeling when, at 18, she moved out to California for her job (only we must have cried for 2 weeks). The time between the two events seemed to go by so fast.
Your son looks adorable. I hope you both have a great day.
I home schooled my kids, just in my last year actually. But, like you, I sent my first off to Kindergarten, he actually attended school until the end of grade 3. My middle child attended to the end of grade 1 and my youngest has never attended formal school. He’ll graduate from grade 8 home school this year. Whatever you choose, stay strong in your reasons for choosing, but if something nudges you to change your mind, listen to yourself. 🙂 Trust yourself and believe that you really do know what’s best for your kids. My oldest just graduated formal high school last year as an Ontario Scholar, which means he had an average over 80% in at least 6 subjects. All that to say, no matter what you choose, if you stay behind it and believe in it, he and you will do great! Blessings on this new time in your life. It’s tough and exciting all at the same time.
I feel for you!! My little girl heads off to Capital University to study music August 24th. I’m excited and also a little sad. She is so ready to move on in her music career. Time goes by so fast…remember lots and lots of pictures and videos help to revisit those years.
The feeling does not go away. Last fall our oldest grandchild went away to college. I was so proud but also felt as though a piece of my heart was tucked in with his belongings. Talk about time going fast. Wow!
oh, it is sad!!! I truly remember that day, and then in a blink, mine just graduated HS this year…make today special when you pick him up!
That’s always a toughie. But be glad he’s excited! I hope he loves school!
Awww, bless – I feel for you, my youngest left junior school to go to “big” school (high school to you I think) and I cried when he tried the school uniform on!!
School starts earlier in the US, have you just had a long summer holiday? Our kids break up at the end of July and go back in September – I love the school holidays, no rushing to do the school run and having my guys at home!!
Love your blog, painted my first pieces with Annie Sloan paint recently!!
S x
I bet he’ll be just fine. He’s so sweet. I remember back wehn my three kids were small, and seriously, this sounds so crazy, but I actually thought they’d never be grown up enough to go to school! The first day of kindergarten for our oldest one was great for her but super traumatic for me. Then, three years later, I had my twins go too, and the house was SO silent! However, we have a wonderful school district and incredibly gifted kindergarten teachers, and you know what? They all really blossomed! They loved it, we volunteered a lot, and I have to say, much of the time, it’s as good as you’re willing to make it and to support the teachers and of course, your own kids. Best to you all upon this big step!
I have had a bad case of MSS last night and today. We have homeschooled for 3 years and today my 10 year old started 5th grade and my 6 year old started 1st grade @ public school for the first time. It was a hard day for me. They are happy and in one piece. My 5th grader’s teacher even sent home a big ol index card full of Bible verses and a blessing over them and the new year in Jesus’ name. 🙂 It was a soothing balm to this heartbroken mama.
“I’ll put my faith where my mouth is and be okay in the waiting.”
Not just for the first day of school, but for so many season’s in a mama’s life. . . these are wise, wise words. Thank you for sharing them. 🙂
Aww, he will love school! It’s so hard to see them grow up so fast but then I see how excited my little girl is and I can’t help but feel the same. She learned how to tie a bow about a wk ago! geez…
Mine turns 5 in a week and starts kindergarten the next…. it’s so bittersweet 🙂
Do something special with him when he comes home today! And enjoy the one on one with your little princess too 🙂
xoxo
Sharai
He looks so cute in that first picture. I don’t know if you need to tell him… But here in France summer holidays will only be over at the end of the month!
Great pictures, honey! I also remember!
He looks SO CUTE in his little school outfit!!!
Hope you made it through the day okay yesterday.
I was prayin’ for you! 😀
I would have been silently sobbing as well to see that angel faced little sweetheart leaving on the big yellow bus…….waahhhhh! Hugs to poor sad Mommy, VBg
(ok, he may not have been getting on a bus!! Lol)
Sent the kids of to school this week so I know the sad feeling. It will pass and he will probably love school. Sit back and take a break!
Its always a little sad for me when my boys go to school. Bittersweet! I have one going to 1st grade and the other to PreK. boohoo! I know I’ll be teary eyed come Monday morning. Good luck!!!
What adorable photos of your young one! Even though my kids are adults now, you never forget those “first” anythings…first real haircut, first day of Kindergarten, first day of high school, that first time you leave them at their new college dorm. All momentus occasions, for them and for us Moms. I can relate to those of you going through any of these experiences at this time in your lives. But take heart, it is the natural order of things and there really is a right time for everything. My first day as an “empty nester” was the most difficult first of all for me, but this too passes, replaced by a feeling of intense motherly pride in your babies all grown up and ready to take on their world, grounded by the foundation that you’ve laid. To a job well done, all you Moms! 🙂