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lanibird
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Joined: Aug 25, 2005
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Location: Melting in the West Texas Sun
Birthday: Apr 24
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:52 pm |
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| vagostino wrote: | | I'm going in circles arround the house singing "yo gabba gabba" songs.... |
Ha ha ha! I do this too, kids around or not!
Hold still! Wiggle wiggle wiggle go! Wiggle wiggle wiggle go! Wiggle wiggle wiggle stop! Hold still! |
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joylee8
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Joined: Oct 11, 2007
Posts: 32
Location: Alabama
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:54 pm |
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Oh, I am so in your boat! My youngest starts Monday- he has never went to anything either. He is a moms boy all the way! My oldest loves to spend the night with grandparents but not him. He says- I want to go with Mommy. But, he is scared to death, does not want to go at all. When someone says "are you ready for school?" --he says "no, Ive quit already." Talk about dreading something!!! The worst is he already cries about having to go. Hope it goes o.k. for both of us!! |
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hammer1
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Joined: Jul 21, 2008
Posts: 143
Location: Ohio
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:55 pm |
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my little one is 22 and going back to college in 3 weeks...guess what the same feelings are there. it is all part of being a parent. The hardest thing about going to college is when you go by their room on your way to bed each night, they are not in their bed. i remember laying on her bed crying the year she first went to school. it has gotten easier as each year comes, however it is still hard, and I shed the tears driving home from her college every year...don't know if dads can relate, but moms sure can. Good luck and enjoy them while they are young.
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rvercher23
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Joined: Aug 04, 2007
Posts: 101
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:56 pm |
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My son started kindergarten last year and I sobbed the whole time. My husband laughed at me. I just didnt want to leave him. Now this year, my baby girl will begin pre-k, I don't know how I am going to let her go, but I guess it will get easier. I'll just have to make a cake or something to keep my mind busy! |
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allydav
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Joined: Sep 20, 2007
Posts: 67
Location: Phoenix AZ
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:57 pm |
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My son starts kindergarten next week. I cry and mope for a little while and then I take him grocery shopping. A few hours of running errands and I can't wait for kindergarten to start. Now just think of all the decorating techniques that you've been wanting to try but have been to busy for. |
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hammer1
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Joined: Jul 21, 2008
Posts: 143
Location: Ohio
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:58 pm |
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my little one is 22 and going back to college in 3 weeks...guess what the same feelings are there. it is all part of being a parent. The hardest thing about going to college is when you go by their room on your way to bed each night, they are not in their bed. i remember laying on her bed crying the year she first went to school. it has gotten easier as each year comes, however it is still hard, and I shed the tears driving home from her college every year...don't know if dads can relate, but moms sure can. Good luck and enjoy them while they are young.
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ziggytarheel
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Joined: Aug 26, 2007
Posts: 426
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:01 pm |
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Sorry, it's me again.
I just want to make a special point of saying that even though every child has their own special personality and some are just naturally more independent than others, it is SO important for your child not to think you are sad that they are going to school!
Our children take their cues from us much of the time. They don't want mommy to be sad. How can they be doing a good thing if it makes mommy sad? If mommy is sad, either they should be sad too because this is a bad thing they are about to do, or at the very least, it makes them reconsider what they thought was good about going.
My kids have been overnight camp counselors and they've told me, and I've seen it for myself, that the number one cause of a kid being terribly homesick at camp is how their parents have treated the situation. The kids that get REALLY homesick are the ones whose parents expect them to be, ask them about being homesick in their letters, make a big scene when they leave them, and are sure to tell the kids over and over again how much they miss them and how sad they are.
So, dont' do that. Find it in yourself to emphasize the good things, make the first day special and SMILE.
See? Just like that.
Hugs to ya. |
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MessyBaker
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:07 pm |
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lepaz
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Joined: Mar 10, 2007
Posts: 245
Location: Washington
Birthday: Aug 03
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:19 pm |
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I feel your pain, just wait until your LAST baby is in school!!! My last baby is going to 1st grade this year, but last year I was a mess!
Everytime I watched the little yellow bus pull away, I got teary eyed  . Spank me, but there were a couple of times that he was "sick"  and we just spent the day together (and he only went half days). I cried at my oldests middle school ceremony, heck it just seems like I sent her to Kindergarten and now she's off to high school. I just feel my nest getting emptier and emptier. I don't know what I'm going to do with all four of them gone to school all day now. Work??!!
Does someone out there have any extra babies you can lend me????? |
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lepaz
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Joined: Mar 10, 2007
Posts: 245
Location: Washington
Birthday: Aug 03
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:22 pm |
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Oh, forgot to say, take lots of pictures and start a kindergarten scrap book. I wish I had done that will all my kids and now kick myself! |
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CranberryClo
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Joined: Sep 28, 2005
Posts: 330
Location: Florida
Birthday: Nov 07
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:23 pm |
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Hey Pookie -
Thanks for sharing your child with the armed forces. I would cry, too, if I knew my child were going to physically lay down his life for his beliefs.
I hope your Son is well.
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summernoelle
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Joined: Mar 08, 2007
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:24 pm |
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Ooohhhh, I dread that day, yet look forward to it. My son is 4 1/2, so I have another year home with him. It will break my heart when he goes off to school, and even more so when my youngest goes and I am all alone. How will I fill my days? |
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lepaz
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Location: Washington
Birthday: Aug 03
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:27 pm |
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Summernoelle, we need to start a support group ! I'll bring the chocolate cake and tissues! |
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thedessertdiva
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Joined: Apr 11, 2007
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Location: Beautiful Coastal Oregon
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:37 pm |
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I have 2 kids. One is going into the 6th grade this year and the other is 4, last year of Preschool.
One the first day of school (Kindgarten) for my 11 yr old I was a major wreck. I was anal about getting everything just right, the best packed lunch, her clothes ironed, her hair all curled up and in pretty ribbons. We walked down the road to the school and I was a weeping mess the whole way there (2 blocks). We got to the gate of the school and I was all ready to walk her into class and make sure she was all settled, when she let go of my hand, turned around and yelled "Bye Mom. Go home. I'm a big girl now."
I lost it. Totally lost it. I walked home, sobbing all the way and I think I cried until she came home that day. She told me how much fun she had and to be honest, I enjoyed the few moments alone while she was gone. After a few days, I was ok.
My youngest went off to Preschool this last Jan and I was more composed. I was ready to let him go and be a big kid. Up until we hit the door of the school. OH I was a mess all over again. He looked up and me and said "Mom, you're being silly. Stop crying and leave" and then he walked into class. 
I guess both my kids are independant little buggers and for that I am greatful. I have seen plenty of kids who, even after weeks or months of school, they still cry and scream like they are never going to see their parents again.
It'll be ok. Smile. Let them know that this is a big step for them and that they are getting to be so big and how proud you are of them. That makes it easier for everyone.
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JodieF
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Location: Midwest USA
Birthday: May 31
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Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:42 pm |
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My baby is a senior in high school this year, so that's giving me some "moments". My oldest lived at home through college. My older son went away to college. I did great when we drove him up there (I SWORE to myself I wouldn't cry!), unpacked him and went book shopping. I was fine until he hugged me goodbye. Then I couldn't stop crying. I cried for an hour in the car. My DH asked if I needed him to pull over and I just told him I needed to cry until I didn't need to anymore so he should just keep driving. Poor guy. Fun drive for him.
I finally stopped and then when we got home there was a message from my son telling me that he'd come home a lot and that he wasn't really gone and that he loved me. Of course, I couldn't stop crying again after I heard that!
He's a senior in college this year......
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