Anyone else miss their kids?

[jennz]

DD's back in school this year - in 3rd grade and it's been really hard for me to adjust to her being gone. I'm not sure why so hard this year (it hasn't been in the past) but I've been depressed and moody, can't sleep, all of it. I miss her! And it's not like we spend hours together every day over the summer - just like any 8 year old she's with friends as often as possible.

Anyone else go through this?

 

[ZuZugal]

Not just yet.......teachers are on day 6 of their strike.....and no more negotiation talks are scheduled yet.....oh my!

 

[Tigger&Belle]

My DD went to college today--her second year--and my DH will drive the rest of her stuff there tomorrow. My other kids start school on Monday...elem, middle, and high school. Nope, can't say I'll likely miss them. Maybe a little, but I think I'll get over it. My the time I get the little guy on the bus in the morning and then drink my coffee and do some chores, it seems that I don't have long before my high schooler is home. I do enjoy the time with them in the summer, though.

 

[ColoradoBuffaloMom]

My HS kids went back to school today and I miss them already. I remember at the beginning of the summer I thought it would be a LONG summer if we were all together all day but now that they are back at school, I actually miss them.

I'm nuts!

 

[PolyHereWeCome]

No, can't say that I will be. I have 4th grade twins and school doesn't start until next week. I was sad when they went off to 1st grade, but soon found how much easier it was to run errands and do things when they were in school, and now I'm like "Yippee". I also went back to work part-time last year, and that really made me happy.

 

[Evil Queen]

Can't say I do. I know that sounds horrible, but he's a stubborn one at times. But I do love him.

 

[MushyMushy]

I've really missed my kids this week and they haven't even started school yet. Monday & Tuesday I was at the university all day, then Wednesday I spent with DD. Thursday and Today, I was at the high school all day. Then school starts on Monday.

I'm sad.

 

[ElizaB39]

No but I will on Monday!

We are enjoying our last few days together.

 

[CEDmom]

My DD hasn't started yet but I work 3-4 days a week so I really don't have time to miss her that much. Maybe you could find something to occupy some free time.

 

[ozarkmom]

I miss my oldest DS he's a college sophomore and I haven't seen him in 2 weeks but he's coming home this weekend! My other kids started school this week but since I work I don't miss them because I wasn't home this summer (for the most part they weren't either) so it's not really different. Well the big difference is earlier bed times and a cheaper food bill.

 

[TinkerBess_SnowTori]

I miss mine like crazy too - they started just this week and I couldn't believe the summer had gone so fast - there so many things I wanted to do with them.

I have been begging their teachers to let me come in and volunteer just so I can see them during the day.

 

[dizneenut]

My kids started on Thursday, and yeah, I miss them. Its sooo quiet with them gone. I enjoyed having my kids home over summer break.

The quiet won't be for long, though, as I start watching my nephew in a couple weeks.

 

[luvmy2sams]

DS3 and I both miss DD7. It's been quieter around here, but I'm enjoying lots of time with DS one-on-one.

DD's teacher asked if I could help in their classroom a few times a week. I'm torn between helping out and trying to make up for some of the quality time DS and I lost while I had a major back injury. Guess I'll have plenty of time to volunteer during school hours when DS starts next year.

 

[4chitlins]

I go through what I call "back to school syndrome" every fall. I love being able to spend time with my kids all summer doing the beach and picnics and tide pooling.It's very depressing for a few weeks when they first go back to school

 

[Pea-n-Me]

We still have another week and a half of summer, but yes, I'm already missing my two 8 yr olds (also going into 3rd) in thinking about it. I think it was just that we had such a great time together this summer, they're at a nice age - in between toddler and teenage years, LOL. We still have some fun to cram in over the next several days, but when school starts, I'll definitely be blue too.

 

[lucyanna girl]

Yes. It is lonely without my Sarah. This is her first year of High School. Even though we have sent her older siblings off to college in the past I cannot imagine life without her everyday. Can you tell I am already dreading it?



Penny

 

[jennz]

Thanks guys - it helps knowing I'm not alone! I hear so many "yahoos" when the bus leaves. And there's nothing wrong with that - everyone's different. I would never have thought I'd miss her this much! At least not until she moves out...

 

[ChrisnSteph]

No. I was doing the happy dance when the first day of school started. I love them, but it's so nice to get a break!

 

[Lisa L from MI]

Michigan passed a new bill....my kids now don't start until the Tuesday after Labor Day......will I miss them???.......I barely see them now!!!.....They are always out at their friends house. So, no.

 

[eddad]

Yes, but I'm taking lessons and the guy at the range says I'm getting better.

Well someone was gonna go there.