My daughter is in kindergarten :( i'm so overwhelmed!?

Question

my oldest daughter will be starting kindergarten next week and i'm so nervous. she is so excited so i'm trying to extremely supportive so not to get her upset at all. on top of that my middle daughter will be starting pre school and they are at two different buildings and on two different schedules. i am so nervous and a little overwhelmed. i'm just afraid that i'm not going to be able to keep up with all of it. i am a stay at home mom and i also have a daughter who is almost 2 years old and will need to be potty trained soon. has anyone had a chaotic schedule like this before and how did you handle it?

Answer 1

I have 6 kids and the first 4 are all really close in age

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I'm busy you are just going at normal pace!

Your kids will be fine and think of all the extra time you'll have with your 2 year old!

I have 5 in school full time at 2 different schools and I get to spend all day with my snuggle!

PS he potty trained fast cuzz there were no distraction to keep him from going!

You'll soon love it! I promise

Answer 2

Just remember...YOU have the problem...they dont.  They will love it and be fine like the millions of other kids who do it.... YOU need to get over it.

Answer 3

To start I'm childless-in a way because of slight fear of the dilemma you face now. Anyway, First Mommy, CONGRATULATIONS! Instead of looking at this from an angle of fear and anxiousness, go at it from the proud mommy's stand point. You have got them to this point and you should embrace it more as an exciting time. Not only will you feel the positive energy but your daughters are more likely to positively go into school knowing how proud of them that mommy is because she knows they can do it. Second every morning take a minute find a quiet space in your home and take a long deep breath. That way you can relax your mind and prepare for the day at the same time.

It will be a lil uneasy the first couple of days of school, but just stay focused on positives like that they know their first and last names or maybe that they can tie their shoes or dress themselves.

If it is God's will to bring children into my heart and life I think that's how I would try to view it.

Answer 4

I have 3 children as well, and I think that you really just need to decide what is a priority, and what you can pass on. Don't fall into the trap of volunteering for everything. You can't do everything, and you will quickly run out of steam! I find that just being organized really helps. 2 out of 3 of our kids are in school and so I set out their lunch boxes the night before with any items that don't have to be refrigerated, already packed. They set out their clothes the night before as well. I make sure I write all important dates on the calendar the minute I find out about them so that I don't double schedule anything. Don't worry- I am sure you will be fine. Just don't stress out or you will miss out on just enjoying this wonderful time in their lives. Oh and don't forget- take LOTS of pictures! You will be glad you did...

Answer 5

Moms will always figure out what is best for their kids.   Once you get to know a few of the parents you will learn that they are all in the same place as you are.   Talk to them and you might be able to co-ordinate drop offs and pick ups with some other stay at home moms and this way everyone will help each other out.   Be strong and keep it positive until you drop your oldest daughter off pass the doors and then you can let out your breathe and cry your eyes out as long as she does not see you...we are only human so let it out and after a week you will be fine when you see that she loves going there and life is all good.  Schedules are hard to manage so network with other moms is your best option unless you have family that can help you out with drop offs. As for your almost 2 year old daughter, she has plenty of time to be trained and you will do it just like you trained the others but now you have your older daughters to help cheer the youngest one on everytime she does her business.   To help get organized, perhaps give your oldest daughter her own "to-do" chart of things she can do herself in the morning to get ready for school.  Make her a chart that she can understand with pictures of clothes so she knows to get dressed herself and then she can get a star and a picture of a tooth brush so she knows to brush her teeth after breakfast etc..... Organizational charts are great for not only yourself but for the little ones to and it makes them feel older that they can actually help mommy do things. Take a breathe and say...I can do it....say it again...I can do it!

Answer 6

Well i will be joining you soon really.  My oldest son went to his "meet the teacher" night tonight and everything and his first day is Wed so I am a nervous wreck right now about that.  Then my 3 year old goes back to preschool starting next month and then i have a baby on the way and due in October but have already started with preterm labor.  So it will be busy around here too but I am just hoping to make it through with my sanity intact.  

Answer 7

My mom had 6 kids and had no problem handling the chaotic schedules, she had kids in up to 4 different schools at once and handled it fine.  We were/are all very active in sports and played 2 or more sports each per season and she even managed to keep up with the crazy sports schedules.  It's not as hard as it seems, your schedule sounds pretty easy compared to my moms.  I actually find it kind of funny when people talk about how crazy their schedules are, and then later find out they have 1 or 2 kids and they are only doing like one activity per season.  I've had seasons where I was on 4-5 softball teams, my sisters were each on 3, my brothers each had a baseball team, and we all were on a soccer team, and half of us had karate classes and piano lessons.  There is a lot more time to fit it all in than it seems.  If kindergarten is full day, I would suggest doing your errands while the preschooler is at school for a few hours, and spending the other time at home getting things done.  It can be really overwhelming at first until you realize that the 3 hours here or there can be a lot of time when used effectively.  If the kindergartener takes a bus, thats even more time added, because you will only have to take like an hour a day to drive the preschooler to and from school.  If it is 3 or more hours, it may be worth going home and working at home cleaning or whatever, if it is like 2 hrs, use it to run errands get groceries, etc.  Wait until your kids start having activities and sports to be at every night, thats when you'll really feel overwhelmed.

Answer 8

my mom has felt like this i mean im in middle school i do dance and swimming and my brother is in college and stuff  

Answer 9

This will sound silly, but you will handle it.  You handled 3 young kids at home; you'll be okay with this.  It's way harder on Mom than it is on the kids.  Maybe do two things....set some time asside for each girl and spend time alone with just her.  Catch up a bit and have fun time with each of them.  Also, set time asside for just you.  It's hard work being the Mommy and you need some time to recharge your battery.  Also, try to do some scheduling...you know, at this time I''ll pick up the house, this is the time I'll make supper, I'll play with the kids at this time...we'll tackle homework after supper....etc.  Hang in there.