One of those difficult times being a mom...
 I'm so not ready for him to go to Kindergarten. He has a really nice teacher, the classroom is awesome, he met some kids tonight and already knows one of the little girls in his class (his "girlfriend" from preschool actually  ). He is so excited, but I'm not ready to let go of him for 8 hours a day to a stranger. My little guy is growing up on me, and I don't like it one bit. 
Brandon is convinced he's going to kindergarten too, even though I've told him over and over he's still too little. Monday should be interesting with him... He's losing his best friend every day. Those two have never been apart other than 3 hour preschools, which Brandon cried over. I'm sure it'll be a difficult adjustment for him too. I'll have to take him bowling or something else he enjoys on Monday. |
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| When can Brandon go the preschool?
Perhaps you could set up a little school at home and have a short class just for Brandon. The bowling is good, anything to make the hours go by quickly....for both of you! Yes, Mom, they do grow up and move on. |
| A big milestone. Definitely plan something for the two of you Monday so you aren't having a bad time as well. That will be a hard day I bet. Good luck. Hope he loves school and you'll share his excitement. |
| Sounds like Jake will be fine.
I am sure Brandon will love having alone time with you. Just him and Mommy. This is definitely harder for you than the kids. In the end you'll all be fine... It just takes some getting used too. |
SheepieBoss wrote: When can Brandon go the preschool?
Perhaps you could set up a little school at home and have a short class just for Brandon. The bowling is good, anything to make the hours go by quickly....for both of you! Yes, Mom, they do grow up and move on. We're on a waiting list right now for the 3 days a week, 3 hours a day program. I hope he can get in. Now, if I get the job I'm testing for tomorrow, he'll be going to full-time daycare. He'd probably really enjoy that. Last time we tried pre-school though, 2 days a week at 2 yrs old, he got kicked out.  He has gotten A LOT better behavior wise, so I hope it won't be a repeat performance. That's probably why he's still on the waiting list, lol |
| Oh that first day is heart wrenching! I remember it well, and I will
do it again in 2 years. I think 5 or 6 is too young to start off with a full day. We still have morning and afternoon K here. I think once they get the hang of it in the first year then they should go to a full day in first grade. My boys never did daycare or even a sitter so it was a huge deal for my older son to go to school for 3 hours. Take lots of pictures, and write a little about the big day for yourself a few years from now. Then go and have a good cry. Everything will be ok, even though it hurts your heart like crazy. Before you know it, it will be a routine. I will be thinking of you! Shellie |
| Being November and December babies both my boys were only 3 with they started Junior kindergarten. And they had to go on a school bus!
But it was only 1/2 days so much easier. Take a picture of him first thing in the morning, ready to go ...and take a picture that same way every year. Amd remember the tissues... Hugs... |
| Good luck! The heart-wrenching, tear jerking things our kids do to us!! I remember both of my son's first days of Kindergarten- I was soooooo nervous... I creid all the way home- and they were FINE. I agree- it is harder on us that it is on them.
The first day of school picture is a super idea- I have done so ever since my sons started Pre-K- and the night before school starts, we pull out those pics and look at how much they have grown, etc etc etc. Take the tissues- that is a must!! Good luck! Hope he enjoys Kindergarten! |
It will not be easy, but if in your heart you know Jake's ready for it, you'll be fine.  They DO grow up WAY too quickly, don't they??
Yep, keep the tissues handy! |
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