Need support from veteran parents!

[mrsltg]

I took DD to register for Kindergarten yesterday. She also took her assessment test. I want to curl up in a ball and cry. I cannot believe she'll be starting Kindergarten in a few months. Where did my baby go?

Anyone have advice for a Mom in my situation?

 

[mickman1962]

the same place my baby, who is going to be a junior in high school next year, went. I remember the day he was born as vividly as it was yesterday.

 

[In a hurry]

It's amazing how quickly they grow up! What a fine job you've done getting her to this point! Pat yourself on the back, and have a good cry!

 

[Disneemomee]

On Carolines first day of kindergarden full day (8-2) she waved good bye i had to run to the car b/c i was afraid she or anyone else would see me crying i cried alone in my car for at least 10 minutes . it really is such an overwhelming feeling , the only time i remember mymother being upset was dropping me of at college and i thought it was the shock of the amount of tuition she owed

 

[mickeyboat]

My girls started K this year. I cried the day of their assessments.

Here's some encouragement - I cannot believe how much they have learned and grown this year. They are becoming wonderful little human beings, and I am amazed by them every day. It's a re-affirmation to me that we are doing a pretty good job as parents

They are also enjoying school so much. I love listening to them talk about their day.

Denae

 

[Christine]

Try to look at it as a whole, new exciting phase of their life. It is!! You will love how she will LOVE school and she will have new friends and, well, it's just a whole new world!!

 

[Nancy]

Not much help from me, I never got all that emotional over my girls going off to school. I took their pictures, and then pictures of them getting on the bus. MY now 16 yr old looked so sad in her picture but I don't remember her looking that sad in reality.

My oldest is now going to be 18 in July...my baby is in 7th grade and is 13. There have been many milestones. I think the only time I will be emotional with their milestones will be the day they get married and the day they beome Moms. Which is really weird because I am such a wus over so many things, but going off to school or anything school related hasn't turned me to much.....now they take first place in a dance competition and I am all teary about it.

 

[golfgal]

Them actually going off to school wasn't that big of a deal, but putting DS13 on the BUS for the first time was not fun. My kids were so excited for kindergarten it was hard not to get caught up in their excitement.

My oldest goes to HIGH SCHOOL next year, that might be a different story (only because it is making me feel so old ). It goes SO fast!

 

[Tigger&Belle]

My youngest, my little caboose, started kindergarten this year. My oldest started college, with one in 10th grade and one in 7th grade.

This time last year I didn't know how I'd do it and figured I'd either be so excited or so depressed for my kindergartener and college student. The reality is that I was a little misty eyed when Jake when to K, but I fell apart when my DD when to college. But then when she had a hard time adjusting and wanted to move back home after one semester I cried all over again not wanting her to move back home. Maybe I did need medication.

I miss my little guy some days, but he's a difficult child and I know he's blossoming in kindergarten. He loves it there, which makes all the difference. He's ready for sure! But the hardest thing for me is knowing that this chapter of my life is over.

In your case, it depends on you. I've given myself this year to relax. I've been a SAHM for MANY years and this is my year to play and relax. I might be relaxing next year, too , but at the very least next year I want to be doing some volunteer work to fill my time.

 

[phantom728]

I remember my DD15 going to Kindergarten, but think for me her starting HS this year as a Freshman was harder, plus the fact that in a year she'll be driving

My DD had been going to daycare for 2 years prior to Kindergarten, so it wasn't a big change. Also in our area they have all day Kindergarten, so it's just a typical school day.

I'm really dreading when she goes off to college, as she is our only child and we are very close

 

[Bob Slydell]

That reminds me -- I forgot that DS' Kindergarden assessment was today too! Fortunately, DW remembers these things.

I can't believe our "baby" is old enough for Kindergarden.

 

[RitaZ.]

Times flies and we're getting old! K is such an exciting time!

My oldest will be in high school next year. When he brought home his class selection forms and pamphlets, the front cover of one said, "Class of 2010".

 

[Sandy V.]

I can empathize - I can remember thinking, "How in the HECK" can I be old enough to have a school aged child?!?!?" It was a difficult transition because you realize that they're branching out and interacting with others all on their own. And you're not there to see it, or have any direct impact.

And now my oldest is 18 and a senior in high school and I'm at the "How can I be old enough to have a kid in college?!?!"

I anticipate that it will be very difficult to see her go. It's exciting to watch her spread her wings, but we will miss her SO much!

 

[diznygirl]

My son is used to my bouts with sentiment - he even makes fun of me: "Wahhhhh! I'm such a big boy now! Wahhhhh!" And then he laughs hysterically!

I cried at the Kindergarten fair when we registered. I cried when they announced the class assignments. I cried the first day of school. Luckily, they had a get-together for other kindergarten moms in the library: cookies, punch and kleenex!

I let myself get sentimental, but I also realize this is why we had children: to watch them grow. I love the accomplishments and sharing in their excitement. I'm proud of them and count my blessings!!!

 

[AprilShowers]

Just let yourself cry. It will get easier. I cried for several weeks after dropping DD off for kindergarden. I don't think it makes sense to stifle your feelings.
Cry your eyes out. It's therapeutic and it's good for your skin!
Your DD will be fine in K and will grow and mature and be a great kid. Mine did! LOL
I really do feel your pain, but keep telling yourself it will get better and don't stifle the tears if they come. Just make sure you wait till she's in the school before you let loose with the tears! Dsis made that mistake......(topic for another post probably)

 

[bananiem]

I remember I was fine with my oldest going. I knew she'd love it and she was more than ready.
However, when I saw her sit down on the bus the first morning and she didn't even look out the window or wave at me, I BAWLED!! She just sat down like a grown-up kid.
You'll get through it, but it IS hard.