17 August 2008

milestones


Those of you who don't know me well might be surprised to learn that I am pretty emotional and sentimental. I think part of that sentimentality is what causes me to have such difficulty letting go of stuff, but that is a story for another time.

This time I am having a little difficulty letting go of this sweet little thing. You see, this one is going off to kindergarten tomorrow. I know she is a bit nervous but she is hiding it pretty well. I am sure there will be tears tomorrow, on both of our part. I will be good and hide mine until I am out of her eye sight but my heart will be aching in between feeling so proud of her. Its so weird to think of my baby, my only child who I SWEAR was just a BABY a few months ago, going off to school every day.

The upside at least is that she will be in a nurturing environment, a school we love with a teacher she adores. There are only FIVE kids in her class, talk about your one on one attention! The down side is that she is the only girl. I hope the other little boys are kind and do not exclude her. I am a bit worried about how she will do and develop with no other girls in her class.

I'm getting a little teary eyed just writing this, so wish me luck when we start the school routine tomorrow!!!

12 comments:

  1. I will be thinking of you today. I am not lucky enough to have children; but I can totally empathize with the way you are feeling. Hannah is such a QT! She will have a great time once things get going.....Hang in there!

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  2. You're going to do fine! Hannah's going to do fine! It's so hard to let them go, but at the same time you get pride knowing you've raised this little person who is able to go off to kindergarten and grow more!! Go out and get a pedicure and mocha shake to celebrate being one of the best mommies in the world after you get her off to school!

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  3. Sweetie, everything will be ok! I will be going through this in a year from now with Lowell and I'm sure I'll be in the same boat. Sounds like she is going to be in a wonderful environment. I'm sure it will be a great change for everyone. Thinking of you.
    Big hugs!
    Kari

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  4. I bet she will do great! She'll have those boys wrapped around her little finger! I'll be thinking of both of you.
    Karla

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  5. Wow all boys...My generation got screwed 15 women to 1 man...(NY) She will be great and so will you! LOL! It is kindergarten next year she will be older and have a little more of a balance. You did good raising her to be so strong. To take our own lessons is harder right? LOL! Hugs and Good Luck to the 2 of you. Grace

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  6. Very normal, mama! I'm smiling for you- it's just another stage, and you will come to love this one as well!

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  7. Oh Heather I hope you have some great sunglasses to hide the tears behind. I am sure she will have such a great time
    Alison

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  8. I was thinking of you guys today! I hope everything went well. She'll be great! :) xo

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  9. My daughter lily-grace started school today and I am amazed at how the time has gone by. I remeber bringing her home from the hospital and now she is my big girl. I know exactly how you feel. Lori

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  10. In a couple of weeks, my only child will be hading off to his final year of HS!! It's jarring to think how quickly the time has passed and I get teary just thinking about it.

    While I am happy that he's grown up a fine young man I can be very proud of, it makes me a little sad because before too long, he will be off living his own life and I will miss him.

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  11. My granddaughter had her first day last Wednesday:D Because she is Autistic I was really worried.....but.... all is well! I understand your feelings because many years ago I experienced those first days 3 times. It didn't get any easier with the third one.....I missed them all as they moved slowly away from me:( I am sure she had a BALL and will share it all with you as the days go by......

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  12. my youngest is 14 and i'm still wondering, "where did the time go"? where is that adorable, sweet, little boy who wanted to spend every second with me? so cliche, but it does go by so fast. i was just looking at his kindergarten pictures. miss that little guy.....
    kecia

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