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It's all I can think about

This morning I woke up and looked at the calendar. One week from today my 1st born child- my baby- will be going to kindergarten. ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN!! We will leave him at school by 8 AM and won't see him again until 2:30PM EVERY DAY!! I know I am not the first mom to have a child go to school but I am stunned by this. By stunned I mean, I go about my daily activities and I'll think about him going to school. The next thing I know,I have stood still, frozen in my activity thinking about how badly I will miss him.

 Oh yes, and on the same day, my middle child will be starting pre-K. He will be gone from 8 to 12 EVERY DAY.Ben%20%20Luke%20in%20the%20Leaves.jpg

I am excited for the bit of freedom. I am looking forward to having one on one time with my real baby. But there is an aching inside of me. It makes me a little nauseous. I will miss them so badly. I know it's only kindergarten and pre-k. But this is making me realize that one day, they actually will be grown men who leave my house! Then what will I do? What will I wrap my life around? Maybe this is why that Dugger lady in Arkansas has 17 children... 

Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 at 11:41AM by Registered CommenterSheryl Bane | Comments15 Comments

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I can't even imagine having two of my babies start school and be off the to the brave, cold world on that same day! I had a really hard time when Missy went to kindergarten last year.
August 13, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJen N. (More than a Single Mom)
Matt visited my parents for 3 days last week and I had a taste of what life will be like once school starts. I admit, it was kinda nice! :) I can devote time towards Mark instead of him being toted around attending Matt's stuff all the time.

It's all bittersweet!!!
August 13, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterGlass Half Full
I can't imagine how hard it would be for you. I was used to JC being gone all day while I was at work, so all day indergarten wasn't a huge change. But 2 babies? Wow, that would be an adjustment in your routine.

Good things will come from it, they will expand into their own "little selves" and you will be able to bond with the baby and have more time for your self (hopefully).

I wish you luck!

PS...
Would your son want a pen pal? JC has been wanting a penpal to write to and send pictures and stuff. In the world of emails and electronic conversations, I thought it would be neat if he could actually write a letter and know that there actually is a post office still open!

August 13, 2007 | Unregistered Commentercrookedeyebrow
It IS hard. Last year was my first year with two kids in school and I was SO sad at first. This year, The Boy will be gone all day, every day and I don't know what I'll do without him around!
August 13, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterBeck
I totally understand. I've got to stay home with Caleb & Josh since they were born (and a few other kids in my day care)...we register Caleb for school on Wednesday and then he starts next week. I can't believe it's already here.
August 13, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAmber
Pen Pals???!!!?!?! Wow, do you realize that all of our kids (you,me,Donya) are old enough for that? Wasn't it just last year we were all learning how to put on make up?
August 13, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJen N. (More than a Single Mom)
I think you posted that picture because you're actually going to miss the chilly, Fall weather, too. I can't yet associate with the feeling of them being gone all day. When you work as a teacher in their school, you have the blessing of knowing their teachers well, and the inner working and goings on in their classes. The down side is they always know where to find me! Marissa has this year and next year, and then we have to decide where she will go for highschool. Now THAT is a terrifying thought for me!
August 13, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterLisa
I know this is a serious post and you're really going to miss your boys, but that last sentence about the Duggar lady cracked me up!!! LOL. I was an odd one, I was really excited for Slow Mo to go to school, I couldn't wait for parent days and school programs!!
August 13, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterflipflopmamma
People are still surprised I made it through last year ok. I did just fine letting Noah go (it really is easier than you think it will be) and this year Carter couldn't be more ready. But at least I'll still have Gray home with me a few more years!

Steph
August 13, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAdventures In Babywearing
Windy and Mitchell started full day school (away from me) at the same time. I also had Adam start full day away school one year prior. I promise you will make it through it and some how other things will take your attention and you will rest in knowing that unless you hear from the school everyone is fine (no news, is good news).
August 13, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterChrissy
I'm with you Sheryl! I can't stop thinking about my baby going off for 6 1/2 hours everyday! Why is it so tough?? LOL @ the Dugger comment. I think that woman is insane to have 17 and to think she wants more. YIKES!
August 14, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAna
Bitter-sweet moment I'm sure!
August 14, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterCasual Friday Everyday
Ouch! Talk about a double whammy! While I am sure that your beautiful men will be overcome with excitement of a new adventure, I will be sure to be sending you extra loving thoughts as I can't imagine how tough your experience will be. Just the thought of my kids going off to school one day puts me in a mild panic. :)

August 14, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAllie
It's hard to believe my "baby" will be in 4th grade.

I've come to terms with it - unless I see his giant backpack strapped to his back and his little legs climbing the bus stairs! I loose it everytime!

It's a good thing the bus stop is down the street and it's not cool for mom to walk you to the bus stop anymore!
August 15, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterAbbie
This is becoming such a common post around the mom-blogs. I still have a wee one, but I can't imagine the shock of alday kindergarten or beyond. God be with you!
August 16, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterMy Quotidian Mysteries

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