OT - Pass the Kleenex, please....

[smkiya]

So today was the big day. DD's first day of big kid school (Kindergarten). She was sooo excited until we got to her classroom. She was a little nervous, but didn't cry. She stood by the door for a while, until I introduced her to a couple other kids. She sat down at a table next to a few girls and looked so innocent and shy. I almost brokedown right there. I thought I'd get so much accomplished today, but all I can do is sit here and think of her. She's in a private kindergarten because she missed the cutoff by a few days, and I know she's ready... but I'm not. I keep thinking, she's going to go to college and leave me a year sooner... I'm debating now whether I should pretend this is pre-K and just send her to public Kindergarten next year when she technically is supposed to go. I don't know. All I DO know is that I miss my baby girl!!!! WAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!

 

[williamson_ja]

I couldn't do it either. We homeschool. lol. I'm sorry that was so hard for you. My dd will be that age next year (I also have older kids... up to age 14) and I can't imagine sending her off. I would totally miss her all day. She is just so funny all the time. The little things they say sometimes... I would just miss that. My oldest dd takes a couple of classes at the high school, and I still miss her when she does that. lol. I guess I am the wrong person to answer.

 

[williamson_ja]

I couldn't do it either. We homeschool. lol. I'm sorry that was so hard for you. My dd will be that age next year (I also have older kids... up to age 14) and I can't imagine sending her off. I would totally miss her all day. She is just so funny all the time. The little things they say sometimes... I would just miss that. My oldest dd takes a couple of classes at the high school, and I still miss her when she does that. lol. I guess I am the wrong person to answer.

 

[jeepgirl30]

I cried with both my kids! It hurts how fast they grow. But they come home so excited and with so many wonderful stories and amazing memories are made.

 

[RumpleMom]

It's ok to shed some tears as your child grows, but don't let her see you doing it. She will need encouragement to meet the challenges of school. You don't want your child to decide she shouldn't go to school because Mommy misses her too much.

You want to tell her that you are proud of her and the family is ready to move onto the next stage in life. That exciting adventures lie ahead.

I know this is easier said than done. My baby has moved out of state for her first job.

 

[kitsch4]

I keep thinking, she's going to go to college and leave me a year sooner... I'm debating now whether I should pretend this is pre-K and just send her to public Kindergarten next year when she technically is supposed to go. I don't know. All I DO know is that I miss my baby girl!!!! WAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!

Unfortunately, you can't stop life. We were in the same position with my son last year. He turned 5 after school started. We had him in private K to see how it went before sending him to public school this year. We would have had him go into either K or 1st grade depending on how he did last year. Just wait and see how it goes. It is amazing how much they learn in K. If she is ready, send her to 1st grade. Don't hold her back b/c you want more time with her. Oh, and if you decide to pretend that this is pre-K, don't let her know that. A family did that the year before we were in K, and they didn't treat it as "real school". When the child did go to real K, they had a really difficult time getting him to take school seriously. Good luck!

 

[DISNEYNV]

My DD starts K on The second! I know I am more nervous than she will be...most mommies are! I would see how it goes this year and if her teacher thinks your DD is ready for first grade. If they give you the OK I wouldn't hold her back for mode time with her...so sad, but there is never enough time...it just goes by so fast

 

[mommytoone]

I know what you mean!! My DD started 3rd grade on Aug 25th, and let me tell you... I cried then!! I also cried when she finished 2nd grade. I think I will cry each year!!