The past couple of weeks I’ve been a *wee* bit stressed out about two big things concerning my son Joshua. These things go together like peas & carrots: the first is that I have to get him registered for kindergarten and the second is that he will be five this Friday. FIVE years old?? When did that happen?
The kindergarten stuff is pretty complicated and not something I really want to blog about until it’s more said & done. But I allowed myself to get pretty worked up about the process, to the point where I had to have my sweet, calming husband actually go with me one day to fill out paperwork. Don’t ask, I’ll explain it at a later date, I promise.
Now all the paperwork and stuff I’ve had to fill out is done and I just have to wait on other people. This has allowed me to move on to freaking out about Joshua’s upcoming birthday festivities. I was so wrapped up in the kindergarten crap that I forgot to send an evite, so if you are a family member reading this, give me a call and I’ll tell you when the party is. Let’s hope someone shows or Joshua might not ever forgive me!
I haven’t even had time to freak out about his cake yet, because I never asked him what kind of party he wanted until two days ago. Thankfully, he said he wanted a Thomas the Tank Engine party…AGAIN! I was relieved because at this point I think I can make a Thomas cake in my sleep I’ve done it so many times. Thanks, kid, for throwing mama a bone!
So, my baby’s growing up and I’m growing more neurotic. I know you’re all shocked! I love the person he has become, but I am so sad that his childhood is flying by so fast. What am I going to do all day without my boy next year?
Oh you’ll find SOMETHING. 😉 I promise! ((hug)) This is the hardest part. Actually, the hardest part is the first day of school. After that, you’re foot loose and fancy free!
We are going to be preparing for kindergarden too so I am looking forward to reading about your experience!!
kindergarten registration is difficult-especially when its your first. Not that you probably didn’t have valid reasons for freaking out-but I understand. If it makes you feel any better before I came to Nashvegas for Blissdom I had to schedule Giggles for her freshman classes! Now that totally freaked me out-and really has taken the edge off my baby going to middle school next year.
And what mom gets misty at choir concerts, um yeah…that would be me too!
I’ll continue to pray for Joshua’s kindergarten situation… and now I’ll add your stress level to that too.
I haven’t registered Lucy yet, but am going to register her at the public school, and will continue PRAYING FERVENTLY that a situation opens upt that she and Faith can go to our private school.
I do agree though… it doesn’t seem right, does it. I’m not a fan of this growing up thing. Lucy turned 5 1/2 this past week, Faith 8 1/2 which means they are closer to being 6 and 9 respectively. NINE! THAT’S ALMOST TEN!
I’m so not ready.
I have to go to a meeting tonight about kindergarten even though my little one won’t be there for another year and a half. They are talking about changing the way kindy is done in MI (state funding, blah blah blah), so ugh. A meeting. Whoop.
Have a fun birthday party!!
Rest assured SoSo will have some major-mama-needing antics next year to take up your day. 😉
I can’t believe he’s that old. It seems like just yesterday I was driving along in my car and my cell rang with the news that you were pregnant. ((((hugs!))))
I hear ya! I’ve been so freaked out about my Abby starting kindergarten in the fall that she actually told me yesterday that she would just skip it altogether so she didn’t have to leave me!
I think it was harder for me to send my youngest son off to K because he’s my cuddler – always more attached to me than my oldest. Although he did start going to Montessori when he was not quite 3, so I did have time to adjust. But, K is just so…REAL!
I’m with you on being neurotic…since Ashlyn is an Aug birthday, we have the choice of doing a Kindergarten readiness or the real K. We had finally decided on another year of prep and then I had the conference with her teacher…she said she had absolutely NO reservations on recommending Ashlyn for K!!! She was supposed to say that Ashlyn could benefit from another year of pre-K. Now I’ve been flip-flopping on what to do and can’t make a decision…I can’t sleep, etc. ARGHH. Dave says I’m crazy!
Kindergarten seems so far away for my baby girl, but I know the time goes by so quickly. My husband said just last weekend that he wants to put her (or at least her sweet laughter) in a time capsule to keep forever!
I know EXACTLY how you feel! My oldest is turning 5 next month, and I still don’t know where she’s going to kindergarten next year. Fortunately, I do have her party planned, but that’s only because we’re doing a joint party with 3 other girls. You’ll get through this. It’s almost over!
If it makes you feel better, it is hard with each one. realizing they will be gone part of every day is HARD. I have more trouble with 1st grade because they truly are gone ALL day and hit the door with everyone else. At least with Kindergarten I can squeaze out some time while others are napping and big kids are still at school.
They grow so fast.. our first “baby” will get his temps in 6 months…..
My son is in kindergarten this year. It is a difficult thing to have your oldest grow up.
He was an August birthday, so it was even more of a challenge for us – making sure he was ready.
The first day was the hardest. For both of us.
Good luck. You will get through it.
Jenny – you were less than 30 days old when Aunt Diane and I got married…how long has that been? Get Ready Times flies when you’re having fun, and even when you’re not!!
Aww!!! It’s so hard watching them grow up. It all goes so much faster once they start school too. My daughter just turned 16 last month. I remember her first day of school like it was yesterday, I swear. Okay, nevermind. I’m not helping. SORRY! You will get through it though 🙂 Now go bake a cake. And I want to see pictures.
Eventually, you’ll settle Jenny. Remember…encouraging independence is an ongoing parenting battle; I think you have to fight yourself more than our children!! I’ll be praying for you to have PEACE in the midst :). These milestones are GOOD things, and I know you know that; sometimes it’s good to be reminded, though :).
{{hugs}}
OMG!!! I am so glad to hear that I’m not the only one freaking out about kindergarten. My baby starts this week… and I am losing it…. I’m an older parent, so I thought it was because I was older..lol My other baby turns 30 in Sept. It wasn’t soooo bad when she started… I still cried like a baby but I’m STRESSING about this one. I just keep telling myself what the directer of her pre-school told me…. They haven’t lost one yet. But I still have 1000 ????s I don’t want the women at her school to think I”m crazy.. so who do I ask??/