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Just Out of the Starting Block
The build up, the anticipation, the first day of school has come and gone and I find myself thinking, okay, that's good, can we go back to summer now? Now that the initial excitement has worn off, I'm ready to roll over and go back to sleep. The good news is my daughter is still feeling the adrenalin rush of a new school year. It looks like we have been blessed with another wonderful teacher and since this is my big 3rd grader's second year at the same school she had friends to look for this morning (unlike last year when she was the "new kid"). All in all we're off to a good start, but I still feel the tug of melancholy at sending my baby out into the world. Said baby asked me to drop her off in front of the school this morning."No way!" I said. "I'm walking you in and meeting your teacher." (And snapping photos to commemorate this day). "Humor your mother." I said, as she stood in front of her new desk for a photo op. We helped a couple of kids who were wandering the halls looking lost and confused. I guess some parents don't have the luxury of holding their kid's hands every step of the way, but that's something I insist upon. I mean jeez, she's only 8!! Don't I at least have a few more years before she kicks me to the parental curb? Doesn't she see, I'm clinging with every ounce of strength not to my own fleeting youth, but hers... 3 comments from 3 users
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posted by
Mom2CandC
on Aug 19, 2008 at 09:44 AM
I feel your pain! My oldest just started first grade and was okay with us walking him to his class, meeting the teacher...did not want to pose as cute as your sweetie. I had to zoom in and try to catch the best shots - or rely on the husband to do his best. I spent most of yesterday morning and early afternoon cleaning and keeping my mind occupied so that I didn't have to worry so much about "is he struggling in the new class?" What is the teacher really like? Since last year we had the Kindergarten orientation, I knew what to expect.....this year, NOTHIN! I am hoping to volunteer in the classroom again, and sent a note to the teacher this morning to see when the volunteer sheets will be sent home....I am just trying hard to let go a little more! I mean really, I did let him ride the bus home at least!! This morning, I did the car pool thing with his best friend. They were so excited, and they did make it clear - we are big boys now. We don't need you to walk us to class. We can walk in by ourselves! So, I gave my baby bird a hug and a kiss...at least a little hug and a peck on the cheek from mom. I was just so proud of myself for not crying on the first day of class! ;) Much better than last year when I sobbed in the car and had to get a grip before even starting the car up! I guess next year will be the real challenge....my youngest begins Kindergarten...then what? posted by
srfbluemama
on Aug 19, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Aww! Nice pics! LOL I know what you mean about clinging to your youth--the older my kids get the older I feel... posted by
oceanlover
on Aug 19, 2008 at 05:47 PM
That's good that your daughter has the confidence in herself to want to go off on her own to her class, But I know what you mean by clinging on to them. My daughter just started third grade, and she is very, very independent, but I was lucky because she wanted me to go with her and meet her new teacher. They always talk about how they just want to grow up and can't wait until they are older. I just wish I could freeze time for mine because she is growing up way to fast. So I say enjoy them as much as possible, because as you said ......here soon they will kick us to the parental curb. LOL And btw she is very cute
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