by singer chick~ I've always heard other parents say how hard it is to watch your kids grow up. And I believed but never understood as much as I do today. Today was my baby's first day of pre school.
I was so nervous for him. In fact I slept little last night. I was praying that he would love it. I was praying that he wouldn't be upset about me leaving him. I was praying for his teacher and the kids in his class. Who knew that I should have said a little prayer for myself.
He did great! He walked in without the first glimpse of a tear and just said okay when I said goodbye to him. Mama, on the other hand, did not do so great. After leaving his class, I walked calmly back to the car, put Little Man in his seat, got in the car myself and then preceded to cry like a baby.
I felt pretty silly at being such a drama queen. But then I thought, "hey, it's okay if I have this moment of drama. I no longer have a baby, but a little boy."
It's hard to watch them grow, but I will survive as millions of parents have before me.
Here's my scholar with his back pack on all ready to go:
he looks adorable, i cannot believe that he is already 3, where has the time gone. you should journal this somewhere so you can always remember!!
Posted by: plannerchick | August 13, 2007 at 12:40 PM
look at him so grown up! he's so smart he shouldn't have a problem at all with school.
Posted by: baby chick | August 13, 2007 at 12:48 PM
I am so proud of 'lil man. I knew he'd love it. You did exactly what many of us moms do, even after several years of dropping them off, it doesn't get any easier.
Posted by: Sassy Chick | August 13, 2007 at 02:17 PM
Uncle Ted shead a little tear just readin about it. Im proud of my little man!
Posted by: mr. social chick | August 13, 2007 at 02:41 PM
oooooh, even moma survived. that's a good sign! tomorrow will be better!
Posted by: photochick | August 13, 2007 at 03:15 PM
I am not gonna lie I teared up a little..our little guy is becoming a big man;) He is so stinkin smart, I know he is gonna do great!
Posted by: Claire | August 13, 2007 at 04:05 PM
Family members, please don't feel alone....we have also joined the crying party! But as experienced school teachers, he is the best-looking student we have EVER seen.
Posted by: GramBe/Pappy | August 13, 2007 at 04:36 PM
Doth mine eyes decieve? Is that a comment from Grambe???????
Posted by: Sassy Chick | August 13, 2007 at 05:39 PM
I think he takes after his papie too. I will be real happy in about 5 years when these grandson start helping with the outside work. Fine young man guys..You should be proud.
Rick Everitt
Posted by: Rick Everitt | August 14, 2007 at 11:11 AM