1st day of kindergarten

[nicolemomof4cuties]

Last year when my son went to Kindergarten I was fine and so was he. However, he had a positively horrid teacher so we transferred him to another school. Again we were both fine- no tears just big ol' lumps in our throats. Then a month into that school he was tested and placed into the gifted and talented school across town. Mommy could no longer drive him (too long of a drive) and boy did that break both of our hearts. He is in 1st grade now and still goes to the G&T school but he insists that Mommy walk him to the bus stop and hold his hand the WHOLE time until the bus comes. Lucky me, I would probably bawl my eyes ou if he didn't. Next year my oldest daughter starts K and I hope to God that she doesn't get transferred 3 times.

Nicole
Wife of Reuben
Mother of
Keitaaron 6
Xeyana 4
Chloe 3
Colin 1

 

[wuv tigger]

me or my dd.

Dd who is headed to k5 cried 'cause I got "skitto" bites and she wanted to sleep with me and dh so she could hug me if I was itchy.

Judy

 

[SHAMIL10]

My baby also started kindergarten 8/19!! I was fine the first day when I dropped him off and went to the classroom, but the second day when he rode the bus with DD 10, & DS 8 - I about lost it!! I guess just the thought of the little guy turning into a big kid!! He also lost his first tooth a couple of weeks ago- talk about a rude awakening!! I had noticed his tooth looked crooked, and I asked him what happened?, Did you fall or did someone hit you, etc. My husband responded with a snide " He's going to be 6 years old in Oct.- You usually start losing your teeth!!" All I could do was say oh! I guess the bright side- NO MORE DAYCARE EXPENSES!!

 

[Laura22]

For me I have another year. This year she is heading to pre school and I am crying reading this thread. Not a good sign. I know in my head all will be fine. In my heart I am sobbing like a baby. Good luck all.

You took the words out of my mouth. My son starts preschool next week. He's very sensitive and I'm very worried about him. It breaks his heart when other kids are mean to him. He's never been away from me so it's going to be rough next week putting him in someone else's care. I don't even want to think about kindergarden, I'm all teary reading this thread!

 

[MelodyMack]

My daugher has her first day at K4 tomorrow and this thread is perfect for me....its 1 am and I can't sleep! I don't think I'm as emotional as I was her first day of preschool last year. Luckily, her preschool teacher was AMAZING and the first day, when I was dropping her off and starting to get choked up, she distracted her with a book and Kenzie just waved goodbye to me and started listening to the story. I cried in my car like a baby! That whole day (I was a college student at the time) I kept looking at the clock and wondering if my baby was happy or miserable...if she was making friends...if she was sitting by her self. I was like a zombie....

Anyway, when I picked her up she was so sad to leave her new school that she cried! That made my day....my baby had such a great time she didnt want to leave!

Good luck to all you Mommies....our babies are growing up!
Mel

 

[ntburns22]

Today was the big day. I thought I did pretty well DH thinks otherwise. I teared up a bit during breakfast. DD said mom it will be Ok I have to grow up. Then I was fine until after the bus pulled away. The tears started flowing. My little girl is growing up too fast.

 

[Strings]

DD5 starts n Tuesday. It helps that the next door neighbor will be in the same class as Katie. She alsready has a friend on the bus and school.

Regardless, I won't cry until she can't see me.

Good luck to all.

 

[Our 2 Princesses]

I just saw my baby, my dd off to K today. She was nervous but did a great job getting on the bus and going with the teacher. (I met her at the school.) I held off my tears till I left. Actually I decided to go to Wendy's for a baked potato and cried while waiting in the drive-thru.

 

[KristiKelly]

For those of you whose baby started kindergarten this week, I hope you're doing okay. My DD started today and DS started 3rd grade. Much to my surprise, I didn't cry. For starters, everything went wrong this morning and we ended up running later than I wanted (but not late). I was so rushed when we got there I didn't have time to think about it. Also, DD has the same teacher as DS had in K'G so I know she's in good hands.

Now, DS(3rd grade) is a different story - he got the "mean teacher". I tried to cheer him up but I have met parents that have dealt with her in the past and they even say that she's mean DS didn't sleep well last night. She is the AIG teacher and expects ALOT from her students. I understand that but I want him to like school not dread it. When he gets home I'll have to give him a big hug I hope she's not too mean, I hate to think about when I have to tell her that DS is going to be out for a week next month to go to WDW

I hope you have all survived the first day of school

 

[Jynohn]

Oh boy did this thread come around at a good time! Today is DD's last day of pre-school and I already spent all morning crying because she's officially leaving "babyhood" behind. She is so excited about kindergarten, but it's really affecting me more than I thought it would, especially since DH won't be here to watch her get on the bus for the first time

My oldest is starting junior high and I thought for years that I would look forward to this time, both kids in school and no more daycare! DH has always pushed for a third but I keep telling him I'm done, by the time he gets home from deployment I didn't want to start all over again. Well the other day he caught me at an emotional moment on the phone because I told him I was considering trying for a third when he returns Then I covered my bases and told him not to get too excited, by the time he's home, I will have gotten used to the fact that my "baby" isn't a baby anymore and any thoughts of another will have long left my mind.

 

[wendypooh]

I just saw this thread, and my baby just went off to K one week ago....... of course I had a meltdown!!!

We also just got the book "The Night Before Kindergarten".

We got this book too!!! However, it didn't really help with my other baby, who started COLLEGE Today!!!!!!!! So, yeah, I'm having little episodes....... but DH is being so supportive, he's been laughing at me all day............ , which is why I have no problem telling his big secret........... I walked in on him this morning........ listening to the "Beatles" which is our "college man's" fav. music right now............ lol

SO, to all US mommy's with little one's going to Kindergarten......... I'm on the same boat........... and I'm here to let you know, when they go off to college, it doesn't get any easier!!!!!!!!

 

[DisneyArk]

My baby started kindergarten this week.

I managed to not cry on his first day. But yesterday I broke down after I dropped him off. He was so worried about what was in store for him. I'm so glad it's Friday and we can spend some time together.

 

[kerry34]

My 5 yr old twin DDs are starting next week. They had orientation yesterday and got to do a little bus ride. My sunglasses went on as soon as I saw their little smiling faces in the bus window. I can't believe they are going. I am not having anymore kids so this is getting to me more than I thought it would. It is amazing how fast our kids grow up. I am excited for them and look forward to watching them develop over the school year, but sometimes I feel like they should be with mommy.

 

[In Luv with Disney]

My 3 1/2 year old is starting PRE-KINDERGARTEN on 9/7!!! I take him that first day and he only goes for an hour, with me there. On 9/8, the bus comes to pick him up from of my house and he has his full 2 1/2 hour day! My little baby is going on a bus!

 

[bgirldeb]

My first child started Kindergarten 2 weeks ago. He was so excited about it. It was harder for me than for him. He's doing really well and loves it.