I blogged recently about all the worry and anxiety I am feeling about my oldest son starting kindergarten in the fall, remember?
Well, the more I think about it, the more worried I get. I know it will be an emotional day for me, and I will cry in the car. Of course. I probably will not even leave the parking lot. Okay, maybe I'll make a Starbucks run, but then I swear, I'll be back in that parking lot waiting for my son to come running back into my arms!
Since I know there will be one hell of an emotional post about his first day of school (or first week, or first month...) I decided to write this post about all the GOOD things about my child starting school.
I have always wanted children - that was something I knew would be a part of my life, me being a mom. I love being a mom to these great boys of mine.
When I was pregnant with my boys, I would often think about the future. Of them in school. Of me picking them up, and of them, in all their youthful excitement, telling me about their day. Of us as a family talking about what they learned.
I have visions of my husband helping my boys with their homework, doing science projects with them, figuring out that hard math equation that mommy most certainly would not be able to help with.
I'm actually looking forward to doing some of their homework with them, because I know it will be a (re)learning experience for me, as well! I am sure I suck at grade 5 math. I just know it. So, yay that I can learn it all over again!
I can't wait to sit in the auditorium and watch my children take part in school plays and Christmas concerts. How much fun is that going to be? I can't wait to se them on stage. Because seriously? How cute are little kids in plays and concerts? Ah, sweetness overload!
Another thing I look forward to is my son coming home with something he made at school - I love crafts and I can't wait to keep adding his creations to the walls of his playroom.
I also look forward to seeing his writing. His little sentences, his messy letters and laughing at all the words he spells wrong.
And it feels great to know that when Dimitry is ready for kindergarten, his older brother will be looking after him, so to speak, and conforting him on that first day when he might be scared. It's great that they are so close in age for this reason.
It will be great for my children to be in school, to make new friends, learn to obey the rules (since, um, they don't really have many at home!) and feel like they belong and are part of something really special. I'm starting to really look forward to this! (But I am still worried...)
Oh, and of course the Scholastic book orders. I loved ordering books from Scholastic and can't wait to order some again for my boys!
What do you love about your children being in school? What else do I have to look forward to?
Well, the more I think about it, the more worried I get. I know it will be an emotional day for me, and I will cry in the car. Of course. I probably will not even leave the parking lot. Okay, maybe I'll make a Starbucks run, but then I swear, I'll be back in that parking lot waiting for my son to come running back into my arms!
Since I know there will be one hell of an emotional post about his first day of school (or first week, or first month...) I decided to write this post about all the GOOD things about my child starting school.
I have always wanted children - that was something I knew would be a part of my life, me being a mom. I love being a mom to these great boys of mine.
When I was pregnant with my boys, I would often think about the future. Of them in school. Of me picking them up, and of them, in all their youthful excitement, telling me about their day. Of us as a family talking about what they learned.
I have visions of my husband helping my boys with their homework, doing science projects with them, figuring out that hard math equation that mommy most certainly would not be able to help with.
I'm actually looking forward to doing some of their homework with them, because I know it will be a (re)learning experience for me, as well! I am sure I suck at grade 5 math. I just know it. So, yay that I can learn it all over again!
I can't wait to sit in the auditorium and watch my children take part in school plays and Christmas concerts. How much fun is that going to be? I can't wait to se them on stage. Because seriously? How cute are little kids in plays and concerts? Ah, sweetness overload!
Another thing I look forward to is my son coming home with something he made at school - I love crafts and I can't wait to keep adding his creations to the walls of his playroom.
I also look forward to seeing his writing. His little sentences, his messy letters and laughing at all the words he spells wrong.
And it feels great to know that when Dimitry is ready for kindergarten, his older brother will be looking after him, so to speak, and conforting him on that first day when he might be scared. It's great that they are so close in age for this reason.
It will be great for my children to be in school, to make new friends, learn to obey the rules (since, um, they don't really have many at home!) and feel like they belong and are part of something really special. I'm starting to really look forward to this! (But I am still worried...)
Oh, and of course the Scholastic book orders. I loved ordering books from Scholastic and can't wait to order some again for my boys!
What do you love about your children being in school? What else do I have to look forward to?
Comments
I never had the same worries or hesitation about sending my daughter to school. She was ready to go and we were excited to get her started! School is wonderful and I'm not just saying that because I am a teacher. As a parent, we mold these little kids into who and what we want them to be as much as we can, but when they go to school they have this opportunity to develop so much more. Sure, academically they learn things, but socially they learn to meet friends and deal with problems and conflicts, especially in the younger years. Jasmine comes home with stories of her day and it surprises me what she says in some situations. Of course sometimes I shake my head and other days I am so proud of her.
My daughter and I get along much better when we have a little space between us. When we were home all the time, we tended to butt heads, but now we really appreciate and miss each other and I think we both need that!
My son is starting JK this year and I am more hesitant, because he isn't as ready as she was. Nursery school has done wonders for him and I know JK will do even more, so as nervous as I am, I know he will benefit tremendously.
I don't let the sad feelings take over because I want it to be joyous! And I don't worry at all, because I know they are in good hands and I know they will be fine, more than fine - they will be good! I'd like to say great, but hey, they have their moments!
At this point? I am enjoying Isabella at home...and not looking forward to when she is 5 and in kindergarten. Who knows, maybe when that time comes I'll feel different!
Enjoy this summer with him and don't worry--we'll all be here for you when the day comes that he is at school. (((hugs)))
I really can't wait to hear all about it :)
Now on that first day, YOU HAVE to hold your head high, put a huge smile on your face, kiss them goodbye and tell them you'll see them later. Then turn around and go somewhere he can't see you and have your meltdown!!! Kids can feel your anxiety SO your job, mom, is to conceal that as best you can.
Good luck
I'm sure it'll be hard when you leave him there the first time (although probably harder for you!), but imagine how thrilled he will be to see you, and you him, when you pick him up after his first day, and you talk about what he did at school.
But I know that time away from us, in a structured setting will be good for him.
And, i am looking forward to more alone time with the baby.
but man, it'll be an adjustment for all of us!
The nice thing is you will be beaming when all his teachers praise him--you will know you have done a fab job!!
:)
I think I share all of your fears, and all of your hopes as well. Too bad we live so far apart, because you and I sound like two peas in a pod!
She has been in preschool - so I have loved living through her school moments vicariously. She has loved school - I adore hearing about her friends, feel my heart break a little when she tells me someone hurt her feelings, swell with pride when she beams b/c she was 'line leader' and....the moment when she first read a word on her own - well, that is just heaven.
So much to look forward to....
The unavoidable reality that my boy will soon be going to preschool and kindergarten himself is the exact reason why I have decided to stay home with him now and enjoy his early years without the angst of being an overworked working mom. It's just the choice I feel is best for me.
But I digress -- it is obvious you are a dedicated and loving mom and your boys are so lucky to have you! I think it's wonderful that you're putting yourself in such a positive frame of mind now, before his first day at school arrives all too soon!
I worked in Kindergarten for years, Loukia, and it's one of the best grades ever. He'll LOVE it.