You put on your backpack this morning as soon as you got out of bed. You were so excited to *finally* be in school, like Sydney. I am so proud of you, and what a big guy you are becoming. When daddy was taking your picture out on the deck, all I could think about was how grown up you looked and how I know you will be a delight for your new teacher as you are to your dad and I. You can be thoughtful, creative and a great helper when you want to be and I appreciate that. I know we don't always agree about your behaviors or the consequences of those behaviors, but dad and I know how tough it is to learn how & why to do the right thing and we are happy to see that you try so hard. We are really proud of you.
So here we are...I am watching the clock with an eagle eye so Zach and I can walk to the end of the road to meet you and Sydney off the bus. I stuck around the house today, just because I wanted to be sure all went well at school and there was no phone call home. So far, so good! I didn't expect to tear up today (ummm...several times, to be honest) as you really were ready to move forward and start this adventure. You didn't have the separation anxiety issues that Sydney struggles with, and I know you have a great teacher in a great school and that you have lots of folks around you (including your big sis) who are looking out for you. But you know what, the house seems a bit emptier without your constant attempts to score candy from the 4th of July parade/family reunion pinata stash-- without your newest Lego creation on display -- without your sneaking out of the house to check for the mail hours before you know it will arrive. I guess more than anything, today is emotional for me because I really have to face the fact that you are really growing up so fast and I don't want to miss the wonderful moments with you (and your sister and brother), or the not-to-wonderful ones either. I know it is not always easy to have me as a mom, and I am trying hard to catch you "doing things right" so you know I notice these too, and not just the times when you don't. Even if I don't say so...believe me, I notice.
I hope that you've had a great first day of Kindergarten, and that riding the bus was all you had imagined it to be. I'll read this to you later tonight, and give you a big hug when you come home. And tomorrow, we'll do it all again.
All my love,
Mommy
PS: Sydney -- if you are reading this, don't forget that I feel the very same way about you! I just didn't have a blog three years ago to blab it to the world. I am totally impressed with the young lady you are becoming and how concerned you were about your brother's first day and especially making sure that he got on the bus home OK. I can't wait to hear all about Mrs. S and the 3rd grade.
PPS: Zachary -- if you are reading this, you are a genius 3 year old! Maybe you don't even need to go to Kindergarten...you did try to convince me that we had a "folding machine" at home today. Don't I wish! I love you and all your goofy ideas. Keep up the good work.
Please link your stories, letters, notes and comments about your family's "first day" experiences at the Kindergarten Chronicles Kick Off post. Feel free to grab the Kindergarten Chronicles badge on my sidebar to use as well. Mr. Linky will automatically generate a link back to your own site -- consider this your virtual Kindergarten parents support group! Don't forget that you are welcome to leave a comment if you don't currently blog. This will be a regular Thursday posting for me. Thanks in advance for sharing this exciting time with my family. I look forward to what the school year may bring to us all.
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What a great post. :) I know how you're feeling. I did a short video for mine here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isPlrdBWTYw
Great post. It's hard not to cry even if they are all excited to go. They are moving on and you are staying behind & it's sad, a good sad, but still sad.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on my blog and directing me here! My dd started 1st grade today and I was so impressed with her maturity and confidence! Kids are amazing nowadays and seem to have it so much more together than we ever did! I hope your son enjoys his first year in school!
very sweet! my son just started preschool. It's a killer! I can't believe he's so big!
Awe, what a great letter to your son. I was dropping e-cards and noticed your monthy nod thing and saw the highlighted "Letter to Connor" which caught my eye because my daughter's name is Connor also. I wrote about her in my blog "They are like Peas and Carrots"
I remember the first day she went to school. They grow so fast.
This is so sweet! I love the way you expressed yourself and it's all natural to feel sentimental. We are moms! That's what being a mom is - a marshmallow core =)
I have been in that situation too but what's worse is, I was not there on her first day in school. I missed that part and I am making up for all her "firsts" now.
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