I’m not freaking ready to start school
First of all, she’s 4 1/2 …. when did that happen? I feel like I blinked and my baby is almost 5 years old.
Second, she’s going to be doing this alone. I’m tearing up as I write now because I’m scared for her, worried about her, excited and hopeful for what this means for her. Did I make the right choice? Is this school the right place for her? Will she be encouraged to sour and create and become herself? Will she make friends? Will she like her teacher? Will her teacher like her? Will she be comfortable and feel safe? There are just so many questions going through my head right now. I may be more worried/sacred/nervous about this than she. Actually, I know I am because she barely realizes what this means. In fact while buying her uniforms over the weekend, I had a mini-meltdown (in the store) because the thoughts, fears, anxieties all came rushing at once. How is she going to handle this? How am I?
Third, I received a letter from her school tonight informing me that she will be starting school on Monday, 23rd – what???? I thought I had one more week, how, oh how did this creep up on me too? Then, for some reason I only realized today that there will not be after school activities for the first week. What does that mean – I have to pick her up at 3:15!!!! OMG, 3:15, how in the world are working parents supposed to do this?
So much going on and only a few days for mommy to get it together and get a grip. I’m wiping tears now and getting it together.
8.18.10 at 11:24 pm
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Awww…sounds like you are having some anxiety over there. Just breathe. It will be ok. I’m sure that she is going to have a blast and will be making friends in no time.
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8.19.10 at 10:29 pm
Justice Jonesie comments:
Aww, she’ll be just fine. It sounds like she has the type of personality where she’ll waltz right into the school and leave with a whole bunch of friends on the same day. This will be exciting!! And yes, get ready for early dismissals, spring break, thanksgiving breaks, winter breaks, etc. I thought it would be easier when they started school. Go figure!
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8.22.10 at 10:39 am
Laurie comments:
Wow your school starts so soon! I bet it will be great for your daughter. My first two both loved kindergarten, although the first day was rough with the oldest. Now going into grade three he can’t wait for summer to be over so he can go back to school!
And seriously, school hours and days off are havoc for a working parent. Fall breaks and spring breaks, Christmas holidays and teacher development days…ugh!
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8.25.10 at 3:22 pm
Aretha comments:
She is growing up fast, and when you blink again,she’ll be in middle school. I won’t tell you not to freak out because it’s only normal. But, I’m sure she’s going to be great and have many fun stories to share with you!
Enjoy the memories you’re making!
4.9.11 at 12:17 pm
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I guess it’s something you ultimately learn to say, “I’ve done everything I can thus far, and made the best decisions for my daughter.” There are only so many variables you can control. Aretha is right.. it’s a time for pride and hope, not fear.