I cried when I took my daughter to kindergarten last year! this year my 2sd child started school! I thought that since i had been thru this I wouldnt be upset! yeah I have one more child at home, but I have been upset off and on all day! I thought it would be easier since i have done this already! I am gettin teary eyed just writing this! I am a stay at home mom..and I am gettin depressed cause next year I wont have anyone at home to take care of! Am I over rreacting or is this normal?? any advice?
2006-08-17 07:14:46 · 9 answers · asked by woohooo 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
IMO, you are not overreacting, your life has taken a drastic change and change is difficult.
Remember when you wanted them to learn to talk and walk, then could not get them to be quiet and sit down?
Being a parent means dealing with change, continuous change.
Why not volunteer at your children's school?
They love it and it is fun if you like children.
Then, find a hobby that is just for your pleasure, painting, refinishing furniture, playing tennis, going for walks; just ONE thing at a time.
Trust me, it gets worse!
Wait until they leave home for good and marry some guy you can't stand!~lol!~
2006-08-17 08:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by jwright2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will cry with everyone of your kids and I don't think it will get easier because over the years your bond will only get stronger....but I think if you do something for yourself it might relieve the pain till they get home......take up a class of some sort or get a part time job.....or I have found that being a parent volunteer helps a whole bunch.....that is the best suggestion I can give you.....it keeps you near and up to date on what the kids are doing and learning and you can meet lots of other moms and be able to socialize some......hope I helped.....
2006-08-17 15:35:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is all normal. I cried when both my kids started school. They are now 22 and 18 last year I cried when a foster child of our started school and I know this year I am going to cry because that foster child was adopted by us and he starts grade one . It's normal because each child is different and we are both scared and happy for them at the same time. Good Luck and enjoy those tears of happiness.
2006-08-17 14:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a stay at home mom but when my 4yr old is not at home with me it feels like I have nothing to do. You still have a big responsibility in taking care of them. You can still prepare the meals, get their clothes ready, have time to go over their homework with them. Be glad that you have time for them when they need you. I work out side the home and I wish I had enough time and energy to give to my daughter when I came home. I would use the time you have when they are not home to rest so you can give them enough attention when they are home.
2006-08-17 14:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never cried when my kids started school. They wanted to so badly by the time they were actually old enough. I was proud of them, and how they didn't have to cling to Mommy's leg anymore, but could stand in line and wave bye to me with a smile on their face. I did cry on my daughter's first day of sleep-away camp though.
2006-08-17 14:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by Velken 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cried when my kids went to school too! And when they came home.........I was crying when they got OFF the bus coming home. My sister was there to take pictures!!! It was embarrassing, but sooo many women do this, when their kids go to school. You are NORMAL! It will get better. PROMISE!
2006-08-17 15:30:03 · answer #6 · answered by Tracey H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aww wow. I never cried. I was happy for the little guy because he was so excited and overjoyed. It reminded me of my own first day at kindergarden (yes, I do remember) .
I guess I'm a bad mom.
2006-08-17 14:22:30 · answer #7 · answered by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is totally normal. you miss the noise, messes, make food, everything. you will get used to it. I suggest getting a part time job or something when all of them go to school to get your mid off of it. I've got twin girls and I'm dredding putting them into school next year but I'm planning on getting a part time job or something to keep me busy.
2006-08-17 18:20:00 · answer #8 · answered by mommy2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will cry with every one you take for the first day of school. It is your babies growing up.
2006-08-17 14:20:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋