This is it. The moment I’ve been both looking forward to and dreading all at the same time. The day where I have to let go just a bit and trust that other people will keep my little girl safe. First day of school.
I’ve been quietly tearing all day as Bill and I prepare for the inevitable. We did some last minute shopping and picked out a few cute outfits for her and got her a pair of new shoes. Her schoolbag is packed with all her supplies and I added a note for her to find in her lunchbox which will hopefully make her smile. She can’t read yet so I have to get creative.
Natalie is very excited… and I mean very excited. And I’m here clenching my teeth working on a migraine.
I’m sad. I’m happy. I’m scared. I’m proud. I’m worried. I’m elated.
As a parent you always want a break during your day. The chaos can be so maddening and we can all recognize that. But now that my break is finally here I want it to go away and I want to spend my days cooking with Natalie and taking her to the park. All those afternoons are now gone. I suppose there is always the summer and the weekends… it’s not that bad. I just have to shake it off.
One of the things that Natalie is most excited about is learning to read. She can’t WAIT to read to Liam. It’s her number one mission. The day that starts to happen is the day I start doing shots of vodka at night. Be warned. 🙂
How did you handle the first day of school?
Print A Lunchables Note And Support The Boys And Girls Club Of America (Plus Get Coupon) — Lady and the Blog
Friday 22nd of October 2010
[...] husband and I make sure that our daughter has a little note in her lunch box every day. I posted the first one I ever made a few weeks ago. Since then I’ve been drawing on her napkins or stuffing goodies daily. It’s my little way of [...]
Lori
Tuesday 14th of September 2010
ahh today I put my littel girl and her big backpack on the bus to her first day of JK. I was strong in front of her, thank God, but after putting her on and hoping she wasn't too scared and found a seat, I totally broke down. Mu husband laughed at me, but I had to follow the bus, just this once to make sure she was ok getting off the bus. I was a bit relieved to see she got off with her bag on, walking beside another little girl a bit older than her. I can't believe she is old enough for school. It hurt my heart to think of how scared she may have felt getting on the bus and seeing all those strange eyes staring at her. I guess we will find out tonight when she gets off the bus, just how well that first day went!
Sally
Wednesday 8th of September 2010
how did you choose her school and kindergarten?
Leslie
Tuesday 7th of September 2010
Vera, she will always remember this day!! I'm 43 and still remember how nervous I was...my mom sewed a special pinafore and did my hair "real fancy", lol. I recall standing waiting for the bus with my blue/red nap time mat. Wow, does time fly!
I hope you did well today, Vera..let us know how Natalie did at school. I bet she had a blast.
KissKiss
Tuesday 7th of September 2010
It's always seems to be much easier for the kids than for their parents.
You'll be fine Vera :)