My son is 5 and he starts kindergarden this fall...... I think I'm gonna cry.
2006-08-24 07:57:46 · 19 answers · asked by exotic69n 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
yes..I CRIED THEN I FELT HAPPY AFTER....I WENT OUT FOR BREAKFAST ...NO KIDS DRIVING ME CRAZY..IT WAS MORE FUN AFTER.... I CAN GO SHOPPING AND NO KIDS TO DRIVE ME NUTS! STRANGE GOING SHOPPING AND YOU DON:"T HAVE TO LOOK AROUND AND IT FELT EMPTY......YET SATISFYING!
HOORAY SCHOOL IS BACK.....I CAN FINALLY RELAX! I WILL GO OUT FOR BREAKFAST AGAIN TO CELEBRATE!
FREEDOM AT LAST!!!
MY BOYS ARE TURNIGN 8 and 15!!
2006-08-24 07:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by +++++ SPOOK ++++ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I did, but not infront of him. He needed to know I was confident in him and that I was so proud of him for reaching this milestone. To be honest, I cried so hard when he got on the bus for kindergarten roundup. My son is very outgoing and had no problem meeting new friends. That did not stop me from worrying about him and wondering what/how he was doing all day! Today is his second day and it is a little better knowing that he had a good first day. I have two other small children and they keep me busy so I have lots of distractions. But it is so different at home without him here. By the way, I think it's 100% okay that you think you are going to cry. Just don't do it in front of him because he might associate being sad to going to school or he may become anxious or scared because he won't understand why you are upset. Just cry on the walk back home or at home by yourself. It just means that you love your child and you'll miss him and going to kindergarten is a huge sign that they grow up so fast. All summer I have tried not to blink at my babies because I know they are all going to have that first day. You and I will get used to the routine and this might just get easier...I hope! I hope your little boy has a great year at kindergarten!
2006-08-24 15:41:19 · answer #2 · answered by mom_of_geniuses 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cried when my son went to Headstart. We're very close and I just missed him so much. I would stand outside the classroom thinking he'd cry or start to look for me but he was fine. I think that upset me even more. I was like "he doesn't even miss me" which wasn't true because every day when I went back to pick him up he'd yell "Mommy!" and run into my arms like he hadn't seen me in days instead of hours. Just don't upset your kid. Make this transition a big deal for him. Tell him what a big boy he is and hold the tears until after you leave the classroom. If he sees you upset and he's fine, he may think he needs to be upset about something since mommy's upset. My son's school had what they called "Koffee and Kleenex" in the school library for all the moms. It was great. I didn't feel so bad when I saw a room full of mommies crying and hugging each other. We're so sad. LOL
2006-08-24 16:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by lovelee1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I cried. It's so hard to watch them grow up! I actually cried when my daughter started kindergarten, the first day of first grade and the first day of second grade. I guess I'm getting a handle on her being in school now because I didn't cry when she started third grade this year. It's okay to cry. It's a big step to let your baby go to be in the care of someone else and know that it's a huge milestone in what has been a relatively short life for him. I am not sure that I won't cry when my daughter reaches mid school and when she reaches high school and graduates and goes on her first date and all those big events. It's a mom's perogative to cry... it's tears of happiness, pride, worry, excitement, anxiety, nerves and love all at one time. With all that bottled up, it's hard not to let it out.
2006-08-24 15:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by Laura C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son started school about 2 weeks ago for the first time and I was on the verge of crying. I just couldn't believe that my baby was growing up and growing up so fast. I think every mother goes through this. It's normal. So, if you feel like crying...go ahead. YOu have every right to.
2006-08-24 15:05:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I did. But I think it was just realizing a major milestone in our developement together. But trust me the next couple of years you will countdown the hour of back to school and you will not cry. I have one more that has to go to school in about two years and I am having a party on his first day of kindergarten.
2006-08-24 16:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by mother5 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 5 and started Kindergarten on Monday. I DID cry but not in FRONT of her! I do have another daughter who is 20 months old and she is keeping me company, but, my day is filled in a VERY different way now. I'm a stay at home mom and my oldest daughter and I are "buds". It is hard, but she is LOVING school and that makes it easier. GOOD LUCK!!! It's OK to cry!!
2006-08-24 15:50:19 · answer #7 · answered by wexell99 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter started kindergarten last year and I cried when I left the school. I also cried at her kindergarten graduation and was tearing up when I dropped her off at first day of 1st grade 2 and a half weeks ago. They grow up too fast.
2006-08-24 15:00:47 · answer #8 · answered by tonyagc23 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No I didn't. I was a working mom from the time she was 6 weeks old, so I was used to her being away from me. I think that made it easier for both of us. There were plenty of moms crying. In fact the teacher was standing at the door handing out tissues.
2006-08-24 15:45:42 · answer #9 · answered by Pauleen M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tears of joy and happiness that the little brat will be gone for a few hours.
When they get off the bus on the last day of school you'll cry also, but they will be tears of a different sort.
2006-08-24 20:47:51 · answer #10 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go ahead and cry, it is really rather normal. I cried last year when my youngest went to school.
it was strange not having her in the house at first. but you come to enjoy the time.
2006-08-24 15:03:57 · answer #11 · answered by rcsanandreas 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋