I'm having a REALLY hard time w/ my baby of 4 kids going to school. Is this pretty normal?

Question

I don't know if it's because she is my baby, but I think I'm having much too hard of a time with it. With school being less than 2 weeks away I find myself crying more than a few times a day over this & am worried that I won't be able to hold back the tears on her first day until she is out of sight. I know I have to, but what if I can't. I know it's normal to be sad, anxious & nervous, but is all this crying normal? I'm crying right now typing this. Please don't make fun of this. I can't help how I'm feeling. Thanks for your answers.

Answer 1

I feel EXACTLY the same way!  However, it is my oldest that is starting Kindergarten in two weeks.  I just wonder "Where did the time go?"  Isn't it amazing how the days seem to DRAG on, but the years pass so quickly?  I have been upset over this since around Memorial day.  I don't have any advice for you, since I am in the same boat.  All I can do is empathize with you.  It is a very harsh reality to know that up until now that every moment of your child's life has been wrapped up in YOU.  Now, you have to release that hold, and begin to let go., or so I'm told.  BUT WHAT IF I DON'T WANT TO LET GO YET!!!!!!!!  For the sake of our children we have to, no matter how much it hurts.  Just trust that it will get better, and you will get used to the change. God bless you, and your daughter.  She is a lucky little girl to have a Mommy that loves her so much.  

Answer 2

Just think of it as school is great for the kids.  They love it they meet new friends and have fun playing in dirt and clay all day.  Just remember your kids love it and that's what matters.  

And now it gives you a couple of hours to do what you need to get done.  Shower, clean house and then you get all happy when you pick them up.  And they have fun stuff to talk to you about.  

:}  

Answer 3

awww of course its normal

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Answer 4

i am almost sick with the thought of dropping my Alice off at the school with a class full of children and a teacher I know nothing about.  I got a bit teary eyed right now.  Alice has always been home with me and very rarely away from me except with Grandma and Aunts.  

School GO AWAY!

Answer 5

My youngest is going to kindergarten this year. He has always been the most social of my three (his brother is 15 and sister is 12) and he did go to pre-k four days a week last year.

Still, it is a big thing and his list, which includes a nap mat or blanket, does make me sad as he won't be napping at home on the couch while I write and watch over him anymore.

I am anxious taking him to the big school building (which my daughter just "graduated" from last year) and having him there all day every day with P.E. and art and recess with all the other kids, and expectations with his learning measured, etc.

In pre-k they had two teachers (one for each of two groups but they switched back and forth) and three aides and a counselor/home-school liaison who was like a surrogate grandma to the children and it was very close-knit and nurturing.

Kindergarten will be "real school" and it is like first grade was when we were kids. It makes me wonder if he is ready.

I am happy and excited for him and look lovingly at his polos and cargo pants and shorts and new sneakers we got on clearance lined up in his closet. I ache for our next paycheck to come in so we can get school supplies and a new backpack as the one handed down from his brother he used last year is wearing out.

My daughter is also going to seventh grade which is the first year out of elementary school this year and I am scared and excited for that, too. That age can be so full of social pitfalls and catty girls and my heart will break for her to come home crying like I did.

All these milestones are bittersweet, but yes I do feel more of a tug with my youngest going to school full time and definitely not being a baby anymore. Pretty soon he will stop saying he's Mommy's Little Sweetheart. :-(

Answer 6

It's okay. When my 10 year old's started their first day of school, I was balling the entire day. Then when they came back, I made them a special dinner and we went out for ice cream after. I have 3 1/2 years until my baby [Currently 2 years old] goes. All parents are like this. At least you can get a breather and have "alone time".

Hope all goes well!

Answer 7

my son attended K last september.  i wasn't really sad, i was excited.  i work 6-2pm, so i wasn't home with him in the morning anyways.  i felt excited because it was such a big milestone, he skipped pre-k because i registered too late.

on his first day of school, i took the day off just so i can see. he just looked so cute in his uniform and oversized bag.  i took lots of pictures. i think the teacher was almost going to call security to get me out of the classroom.  i guess once i got to the school, i did have a hard time leaving.  i felt sad when the teacher closed the door on me, it was like i am not included.  oh well, at least he can read now.