In a few hours I will be taking my oldest to his kindergarten ice cream social.
He will get to see his classroom, meet his teacher, and hopefully see a few familiar faces.
Twenty four hours later, I will be sending my baby to kindergarten.
To say I’m a wreck would be an understatement.
I usually laugh when my brothers make fun of me using the phrases loosening the ropes, cutting the cord, and letting go, and now my throat gets all tight.
My 3 children are precious to me and each of them are extremely special.
I’m not sure if it’s because he is the first or because he is my only boy, but he has me wrapped around his little finger.
I’ve enjoyed making all of the decisions for the first 5 years of his life.
We have gotten to go to the zoo, museum, park, and Disneyland whenever we’ve wanted.
Now, I will have to try and stick to a schedule so that my son doesn’t tell his teacher that he went to Disneyland on his sick day.
As his mom, I decided when he could take on the responsibility of washing himself, feeding himself, and wiping his own bum.
I’ve seen what he watches on tv, listened to what is entering his sweet little ears, and I know what he is thinking because he never stops asking questions.
I know that he can be funny, shy, sassy, and curious.
I let him know all of the time that he is the best and can do anything he wants.
I now have to also teach him to be humble.
His prayers put mine to shame.
He sure is grateful for everything he has and everyone he knows.
I’ve been there during the times when he has come out of anesthesia after his eye surgeries.
All he’s wanted, all he’s needed has been his momma.
That is not an easy thing for me to let go of.
I like our bubble.
I worry about kids being nice to him and him being nice to his friends.
I worry about his feelings getting hurt and not knowing about it.
I lose sleep over these types of things.
I worry about kids being nice to him and him being nice to his friends.
I worry about his feelings getting hurt and not knowing about it.
I lose sleep over these types of things.
He thinks stupid and shut up are the worst words ever, and I’m good with that.
I hope he comes out of his shell and makes friends quickly.
If he could read this, I’d want him to know how grateful I am to him for being my guinea pig with this whole mothering thing.
He’s been my best bud through freezing cold winters where we couldn’t go outside, through a bunch of moves, and even when we’ve added more babes to the mix.
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Tears rolling down my face.. gosh darn it. I am right there with you. Why is it so hard to let these little cuties go!? This is my last one, my baby..and he is so excited and so ready.. but I am not. I am not. As I am excited for this next adventure of my life, I am sad too. Thank you so much for this post, and helping me know I am not alone!
Jen
Aw Jen! Iyla starts Kdg in just a few weeks and I am having so many of the same thoughts you are! While I am excited for her to take this big step in her life; I am REALLY going to miss life in our “bubble” — Good luck tomorrow xx
I say we runaway with our babes to a land where they never grow up and never have to leave us…unless of course we need a break. Then the super magic nannies come take care of them so we can go to Hobby Lobby lol. Hang in there friend.
I am in the same boat but I am moving my oldest into the dorms next week 3 states away! It seems like yesterday he was starting kindergarten. Hang in there, it will be great!
Aww…taking the baby to kindergarten 🙁 Always a difficult day. It will be ok mom. Enjoy watching him grow & learn. These are exciting times! Really. They change so much the first year of school. It’s amazing what their little brains can pick up and how quickly it happens!
I love the lace top!
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Oh soooo sweet Jen! What a cute little man you have! xoxo They do grow up so fast…I hope he’s enjoying Kindergarten so far! {PS – love the top too!} 🙂
This post made me ” Awwwwww!” like crazy!
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