Let me get it all out and then I'll feel better.
My boy is heading off to kindergarten on Monday-- and I am having a really hard time with it. I may or may not have cried myself to sleep on 2 different occasions. That little guy has been by my side almost every day for the last 5 1/2 years. I know it's only a few hours a day, but it's still EVERY day. I was telling Aaron how I'm just not ready to let him go and my all-knowing and very wise husband said "It's not letting him go, it's letting him grow." Wow- where did that come from? But, it's true. Watching your children grow, is just sometimes so hard- darn it!
So, do any of you experienced moms have any advice for me? I've got one more day to get myself together and then I have to put on my happy face for Monday morning. It does help that Monday is my birthday and I have a fun day planned. But I could still use a bit of encouragement...something along the lines of- it's won't be as hard as you think, you'll enjoy the free time, etc.
Come on, give it to me- I need a pep talk!
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I can say I will feel the same way, but he is going to have sooo much fun! We all want our kids to have fun so think of it that way. Plus, those afternoon hugs when he sees you will feel so much better! Happy birthday too!
I don't have much advice because I will be doing the exact same thing as you tomorrow! Hayden is going to kindergarten! I do love the wisdom your husband shared though - that is so true! I feel the same way as you do about letting him go. Hayden has been my little buddy for the past 5 1/2 years. I wish you the best and I will be thinking about you as I do the
same tomorrow!
And Happy Birthday! Have tons of fun!
There will probably be a few tears the first day, but I bet he will love it so much and you will be happy for him and I have enjoyed the little bit of free time hopefully you will too.
I dont know that I have any fabulous advice because I still get sad when the first day of school comes around even though my oldest is in high school. It just means you are a good mommy. I also love having my kids around me. All I can say is dont let him see you be sad. At least he wont be gone all day.
Well, I thought I was ready this year...I mean, this is my 3rd year at this...nope, still cried!! I hate to tell you this...but 1st grade (all day long!) is way harder for me. It's true that they come home so happy and excited that it is hard to stay sad. It does feel fulfilling when they enjoy school and grow up into real, good, children! Just give him a real big hug and know that the sadness disappears quickly!
Sorry girl I dont have any advice for ya.
But maybe this will make you laugh. I just read todays post on seriously so blessed. I am still crying because I was laughing so hard. Check it out.
Good luck tomorrow!!
Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a wonderful day! You are a fabulous friend and I am so thankful to know you!
You will get over the Kindergarten thing really quickly. Not only will HE enjoy learning and playing but YOU will be amazed at how much he will learn. I loved Kindergarten so much because it gave me a schedule and a little bit of a break.
I think the hardest part is accepting the fact that your little one has grown so quickly, and you can't reverse it! I too had to choke back tears as I left Trey at school this morning. It's a Mom thing, we all do it!
Happy Birthday my dear friend! I'm sure I'll get your birthday gift to you before Christmas!:)
I wish I could give you a pep talk but my dear son just started first grade and is away from me for 6 hours everyday and I am so sad. Then I was thinking, Matthew is going to school in 2 years and then I will just have Kate! I think we need to have about 5 more babies! Too bad my husband thinks we are done.
My advice, just cherish each moment he is home and take advantage of the extra loving you can give to your 3 other beautiful babies when he is gone.
I hope that Tyler's first day of kindergarten wasn't as bad as you thought it would be and I hope he loved it! Hope you had an absolutely wonderful Birthday!!!
You have such an amazing and wise husband. The advice I can give you is buy lots of gifts for him will all the extra time you will have. Sincerely, Your husband.
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