Harrison started kindergarten yesterday. As I was tucking him into bed the night before, he whispered to me, "Mommy, I'm a little apprehensive about school." I told him if he knew what "apprehensive" means, he's probably going to do fine in kindergarten.
I walked him to school the next morning and fought back tears the whole way. I watched him walk toward the playground and get smaller and smaller while it seemed the other kids were getting bigger and bigger.
Later in the afternoon, I was listening to "Into the Woods" in the car. The song "Children Will Listen" came on and I completely lost it. I found myself wishing I had taught him more about how to take care of himself when I wasn't around. He's just so little!
He had a wonderful first day and I'm sure he'll figure out how to get along without me. Or maybe that's the real reason I can't stop crying.
Gnomies
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Yesterday Sophie told me she thought of Harrison when during "rest time" at school. Why? I have no idea. But it was a nice thought.
What a brave mom you are. I say that because I never really thought it would be that hard to sent my kids to the wolves--I mean to school. I know how it feels. I think it is harder on the mom than the child.
Syrena is doing great, but Sophie has had a hard time getting used to being with out syrena. She's never really had to fend for herself before. She says she spends the whole recess swinging on the swings.
I have never wanted to be a fly on the wall so bad in my life!
You are the awesomest. I think that the thing I am not going to like about sending my kids to school is the fact that I won't be in charge of them for once. What??!!?!? Give the kids a squeeze for me. And I have some great baby Harrison pictures if you need to get more crying out of your system.
I'm a little apprehensive about the vocabulary you're teaching your children :)
You're awesome!
I can assure you, k.q., that I have taught him very little. Most of what he's learned is from computer games and PBS.
That is one of the greatest "off to the first day of school" pictures I have every seen. It gave my heart a big tug. :D
Aw, 'Bliss. That is so sweet. Ben just asked our 2nd grader if he was "apprehensive" about school and he said "Huh?!?"
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