I just got home from dropping Joshua off at kindergarten. He did SUCH a great job. Miraculously, neither of us cried. His only wavering moment was when we said a quick goodbye. He said, “But who will tell me what to do?”
“Mrs. Krumlauf will,” I reassured him, and Bobby and I got while the getting was good.
But we didn’t want to leave him.
Fortunately, his classroom has two windows that sappy parents like us can peer through, and his desk was positioned so that he had his back to us, so we watched him as long as we could.
If I could, I’d watch him all day! I’m going to miss him so much today, my little boy. How can I leave him with someone else for 6.5 hours a day? Who will make sure he eats enough bites of his fruit and CHEWS for that matter at lunchtime? What if he can’t get his pants snapped after going to the bathroom? What if another kid HURTS HIS FEELINGS??? I can’t take it.
But I guess I have to.
Joshua is the kind of kid who will love, love, LOVE school, and do well at it. I know he is ready, and I am SO proud of him. But dangit, I am gonna miss havin’ this sweetheart little guy home with me every day. Wouldn’t you?
ugh! I was sooooo there last year! I worried about all those little things-will she drink enough water, will she remember to go to the bathroom, what if someone say’s something mean to her, what if, what if, what if….. oh the torture! But we survuved! She LOVED it and I took it in stride. I still rush to be one of the 1st ones to pick her up after school so she doesnt have to wait or fear that I forgot her!
Aww! **hugs**
I put Lucy on the bus, and then drove to the school to make sure she made it ok. The secretary said, “Why don’t you go back and see her.” I did… twice. She is SO ready… has been for years. I am a mess.
And we aren’t even talking about how upset I am about my other baby being in THIRD grade!
Where are the tissues?
Wiping tears now! Evan, Carter and I are going to miss him too!
It stinks, doesn’t it! I miss Jake too. I am thinking positively and already got my laundry room clean…whole house should be clean in no time :)! What will I do after that???
You did great, mama! I have the advantage of a tiny school only a block from my house. And… my hubby teaches there, so our girl sees him at least once a day. 🙂
Such a handsome Kindergartner! What is little Miss Sophie gonna do with all of this new found Mommy/Daughter alone time? I’m sure she’ll miss Joshua being gone during the day just as much as you will.
He is too cute. He looks very proud to be going to school.
Sniff, sniff… He may not be with you, but he has some great teachers and principals to guard over him.
He is so cute, and looks like such a big boy. Hope he has lots of fun on his first day.
he’s gonna do so great. just make sure you leave the afternoon open for debreif time with him….for you…love ya!
You will LOVE Mrs. Krumluaf! Elijah had her too! She is great w/ the kids & really loves them!
Jenny, he is darling in those pictures. And I love his question: “Who will tell me what to do?” Priceless!
I remember asking my mom before I started kindergarten, “But what if I get held back?”
Seriously, what 5 year old is already worried about failing? Sheesh!
You go Joshua! You tell him Mr. Daniel said “Great Job on his first day!”
And now he will begin to learn how to count backwards…..as in ” only 128 days left until summer….”
He is gonna take that school by storm!
Awwww, he will do fine, and yah’ll will be ok…
He is so cute, Jenny! And, I don’t think you had ANY involvement in making that child cause he looks nothing like you. I know, right, exactly what you wanted to hear during this emotional time now 🙂
(and Caleb has that SAME Lands End bookback!!!)
He will do well, just like you know. But, it will still be tough. Just take off those big girl panties and allow yourself to be sad and sappy. But, leave some panties on though, just take the big girl ones off. Of course, underwear is optional – just do what you want with your undergarments.
🙂
you did good Jenny. And when he has days where he doesn’t want to go you can always point to the windows and tell him you are never far if he needs you. xoxo
What a cutie! Good luck J (and Momma too!)
*sniff* You’re making this teacher cry!
Oh my gosh Jenny! Joshua is sooooo cute! I can’t imagine letting go and letting him go to school! I’m sure its hard!
That was a good post… brought tears to my eyes too!!