I just sent my baby off to kindergarden! And I am having a little melt down. I can't believe that Kamden is old enough to go to "real" school. I am not ready for this. He is. I'm not! I just keep thinking, did I prepare him well enough. Did I really teach him all the things he needs to know, will he make good choices, choose good friends. Did I enstill enough confindence in him that when something goes wrong or someone is unkind to him that he will be o.k. and know how to handle it. I know how hard life can feel as a kid and I know it is part of the plan to have ups and downs, but I don't like knowing that there is bound to be days that he comes home sad from something that happened at school. I just want to protect him from everything. I know I can't and shouldn't...but I want to. He always has been the EASIEST kid. He is SO well behaved and well mannered and has such a sweet spirit and i don't want anything to break that. I am probably not making any sense ( I can barely read the screen with all theses tears flowing!), but oh well, you get the jist right...basically Destenee is a mess. But here is a few pictures of the big day! It seems like yesterday I was holding my first baby in the hospital, and now here he is a big, darling kindergardener!
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Okay so you shouldn't even have a 5 year old!!! I'm freaking out that Olivia is almost 1. I am a huge cry baby so I am sure when she goes to school it will be best for Jason to take her. You'll have to let us know how it went.
Dest -
I feel you pain. I cried EVERY year when my children went to school the first day. Even down to the day when they were Seniors. And Graduation - don't even start with that. I am certain that you did an amazing job preparing Kam and that will not lessen your worries. Just remember, they will ALWAYS need a mom. Enjoy the moment - it will all be over very soon and then you will wish for it back, but do keep plenty of Kleenex on hand. LOVE YA
Cari
You have no heart if you don't cry when your baby goes to Kindergarten. It was seriously such a weird day for me when Tyson went! I cried all day. I was so excited for him, but at the same time it's a tough realization when you find out that they really do grow up fast! It gets easier though, Tyson in 2nd grade...no tears :)
I didn't have the freak out when Kydee started kindergarten, but when she started 1st grade last year, I totally lost it. I was thinking about exactly the same things you talked about. I just kept thinking, "from here on out, she's going to spend more time away from me than with me...for the rest of her life!" But, this year, I didn't cry when Kydee started 2nd grade and Dalan started kindergarten, so I guess it gets easier. (Of course, maybe I just haven't cried 'cuz I haven't thought about it.)
What I love about these pictures is the new beard that bradly has growing. Congrats on getting your boy into school. That just means he is only 10 years away from signing a contract in the MLB!
I know I will be exactly the same way, Dest!!
I know how you feel! Today is Isabelle's first full day of Kindergarten, it was so hard to drop her off!
GIRL I know how you feel Avery will be going to school next thursday, I am excited for her and nervous all at the same time.
I am still recovering from my elementary years!:)
Wow, you are an excellent mom.
You should be really proud of yourself. Kamden is ready for school! He is trusting, autonomous, and has initiative. He, with his parents love and guidance, has achieved the first three developmental tasks.
Its the "letting go" that is soooo
hard. It is just a short break somedays. So take some time to do something for yourself and the two boys that is special.
When Kamdens picture comes up on my screen saver ( the latest ones you sent me) I always smile. He is so sweet and so bright! I saw him in pre-school this summer and I was proud of him too.
Happy Birthday, Kamden! Way to go!
Love, Grandma
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