First Day Of School, What Is There To Be Nervous About?
By maddysmommy
@maddysmommy (16230)
United States
September 4, 2007 12:37pm CST
Only that my one and only baby boy is no longer a baby and entering school for the first time. He was sooo brave and didn't need my help at all. He was up and having breakfast by 7am and talking away excitedly about going to school. He washed his face, brushed his teeth, had his Daddy do his hair and then put on his clothes he chose the night before. He found his backpack (which i put a spare change and sports shoes in incase he sweats and sorts) and then we were ready to walk him to the bus stop around the corner. It was nice to see a few other kids waiting there with their parents as well. As soon as the bus arrived, off he went, turned around, waved goodbye to Mummy only (poor daddy) LOL and yelled out "byeeee Mommmmm" and turned around and dissappeared into the bus.
My husband and I walked to school and met the bus when it arrived. He got off and I asked if he wanted me to walk him to his class and he put up his hand and said "No Mum, I know where my classroom is, I can do it myself"!!!!! I got teary-eyed not because of what he said, but because he was very brave and strong and independent and didn't need me to baby him every step of the way. My boy is a big boy now and doesn't need mum as much as he use to. I am so proud of him.
I had to follow him anyways because I had a few forms for the teacher and I let him go ahead while I trailed behind slowly not to get in his way. He walked right in, found his seat, put his backpack on the back of his chair and started doing whatever the other kids where doing (i think drawing and colouring in). He did not look back to say goodbye which meant it was time to leave him be.
I can't wait to hear all about his first day when he gets home in a few hours.
How was your first day at school for your children? especially those starting school for the first time?
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
5 Sep 07
Hooraaaaay, you did it. I am so proud of you. You let him go, good mommy. Don't worry, he will need you now more than ever for homework, packing lunches, PTA. Believe me, this is just another phase in his life. A boy never outgrows his mother.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
5 Sep 07
I sure did! I actually was very relieved when I picked him up from the bus stop and all he said was "it was GREAT mom". I am happy that he had a great day and now I don't need to worry as much. They have an ice cream social on Friday evening and then the first PTA of the month, so looking forward to participating in those. Now I can breathe a little and relax a bit too. I was so stressed out about this first day and it couldn't of gone any better. Thanks my friend!
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
8 Sep 07
haha his first date? hmmm not sure if he will have any hahaha! I know aye, i just hope he keeps up the enthusiasm so by the time he hits high school he still wants to get out of bed early and run for that bus LOL
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
5 Sep 07
Ha, do not be so quick to relax. If his first day of school was that hard for you, just wait, in a few more years, he will have his first dance, first date, the prom, his wedding. By the time you become a grandmother, at the rate that you are going, you will be a certified basket case.
But, you will always have your friends beside you to hold your chin up and wipe the drool, hehehe, lol. You are going to be just fine. And we will be here to help you through.
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@kimthedane (945)
• Denmark
8 Sep 07
Thanks my dear friend for a very touching storry I can soo picture it for me and feel the pride and somehow sadness you feel. Actually you got tears running down my chin while i was reading. I love your discussions coz they are a piece of you :) Hugz.
I think what is contributing to my tears is the fact that i never heard of my daughter before she was 16 and though she now lives with me, there is so many things we have missed together, 1st day of school being one of them :(
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
9 Sep 07
Awwwww thanks Kim :) Hugs right back at ya! Sorry this bought a few tears to your eyes ..it did to mine too, while I was writing it!
How are things at home with your daughter?
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@kimthedane (945)
• Denmark
10 Sep 07
Well she's been back living with me for a month now and it sure aint easy going. Actually i was thinking of posting a new discussion about this, but will wait till i have 500 responses and can copy and paste the links to the old discussions, if that is not a violation of the bloody rules :(
@Mamaof2 (574)
• Canada
5 Sep 07
Things here for the first day of school were fine. My daughter just started grade 4...so this is nothing new for me :) I do have to say tho...when she was little I think I was more nervous and upset than she was!!! I did walk her to school in the morning just so that she was comfortable and knew where she was going. I think she was more worried about not knowing where to line up and where her class room was...so Mama went to make sure all was taken care of!!! Now my son starts Kindergarten next year....whole other story there!!! LOL
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
8 Sep 07
I was trying to convince my son at first that I would walk him to school and find out all that he needed to know to get to school by bus and sorts but he was brave enough and wanted to try the school bus first. A few mothers in my apartment block thought I was a little insane for letting him catch the bus on his own LOL We did meet him at the school but he was confident enough to find his room and all. I know what you mean though as I wanted to make sure he was able to find everything he needed just for my own curiosity and sanity, kinda making sure my son was safe and wouldn't get lost.
@Dolcerina (3376)
• Hungary
21 Sep 07
My son started the school in this september. I could not sleep the night before.
I am very proud of him too.
He received a lot of stars alredy. (And he is the only from the class who received alredy 2 superstars for his job) wow!!
There is alredy a little girl who is in love with him :D
Anyway he does not like the school very much. He waits for the weekend all the week :)
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
21 Sep 07
Awww that is great :):) My son is enjoying school very much and can't wait for the weekend to be over. He is actually home today because of the flu and he was not happy about that :) thanks for responding dolcerina!
@BinKsBaBy (505)
• United States
26 Sep 07
My daughter too surprised me with her first day of Kindergarden I was worried, she has always stayed home with me so no pre school or daycare. I had to walk her into her class because we were about 5 minutes late due to the fact that our car was stollen in the middle of the night. So I walked her in and explained to the teacher why we were a few minutes late he was very understanding. She found her seat and put her backpack on the chair and came up to me (with her face blushing) Ok mom go I will see you after school! I said alright and asked for a hug and kiss she gave me a half hug and told me now go!! So I turned away from her and headed for the door, and there came the tears! I didnt even make it out of the door. Her grandma my ex's mom who had brought me to drop her off due to my car being stolen said wow you already done I said yes she hurried me away! I was soo proud and yet so sad because it was just yet another sign that shes growing up =(
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
26 Sep 07
Awwww no sorry to hear about your car being stolen. That would of added lots of stress on you and then having to get your daughter ready for her first day. She sounds so grown up alright and very very brave. Congratulations on her first day and I hope she is enjoying school like my son is.
@violeta_va (4831)
• Australia
5 Sep 07
my son is due to start school next year. due to his mild disabiliy (might have autism) I am so scared for him. I dont know how other kids will react to him and if he is going to cope well. when he went to child care the whole thing set him back a lot because of the fear of been left alone, of kids not wanting to play with him (plus they forgot to take him to the toilet almost every day so he would hold it for 6-7 hours) and forgot to feed him many times (as he was in a group with 4-5 year olds and he was 3 and they were able to go in the toilet on their own and get their bag when hungry on their own). so now I have every reason to be scared of how he is going to act and react.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
5 Sep 07
Oh i am sorry to hear that violeta. I am surprised that the teachers or care-takers of the children did not keep an eye on him and take care of him more better. I am sorry for what he had to go through. Maybe talking with the school and or teachers about him would help a lot.
@violeta_va (4831)
• Australia
5 Sep 07
He would be going to a suport program the first year so we hope he would have time and help to fit in.
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@rogue13xmen13 (14403)
• United States
5 Sep 07
Well, these are dangerous times, so for me worrying about an attack is the main issue I have about the first day of school.
@disvachic (10117)
• United States
4 Sep 07
Actually i was at work when my kids left for school today.I did get a chance to talk with them on the phone this morning before they left.My oldest is in middle school this year and my other two are in the 4rd and 6th grade.They will be home soon.I know that I will be signing tons of papers and thats for sure.I really can't wait to hear about my oldest first day at middle school.She is very excited because she has a few honor classes.
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@patgalca (18198)
• Orangeville, Ontario
4 Sep 07
My "baby" is 14 years old and starting high school today. The only Catholic high school is in another town so the bus ride is probably more than half an hour long with the stops it has to make along the way. She had to catch the bus at 7:15, be there five minutes before, so needless to say I did not see my baby off to school. I wasn't even awake when she left! The bus schedule said she would be dropped off at 4:30, which doesn't make sense since she gets out of school at 2:30 so we'll just have to wait and see.
My other baby is entering grade six and was anxious to get back to school and her friends. I was babysitting a little girl for a bit this morning (just this one time I hope) and my daughter was playing with her. Then she stood up and said, "I have to go to school now." And off she went.
Both girls had their lunches decided on last night. My high schooler is a little worried about being nerdy. "Do I carry my bag to class with me?" "Do I bring a lunch or buy at the cafeteria?" "I don't want to bring anything with High School Musical on it in case it's not cool." LOL!
Won't be long now before my girls will be walking through that front door fighting for my attention, and with loads of papers to fill out!
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@mummymo (23706)
•
5 Sep 07
Oh honey - I remember those feelings last year when my youngest started school - we were so emotional and she was so independant and loved every last minute of it! Mind you we are just around the corner from school and they don't have to go on a bus so I didn't have to worry about that! Don't worry about him needing you less - they just need you differently - my eldest is 14 and needs my love and support more now than he did when he was 5! I do hope that your lovely son enjoyed school and continues to do so! Hugs xxx
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
5 Sep 07
Thanks mummymo. He did enjoy his first day and came back tired and exhausted from having so much fun. He made a friend by the name of Michael and he kept saying, i hope my friend Michael is there at school tommorrow :) We actually only live 5 minutes away from the school but they encourage the kids to use the bus, so my son wanted to ride the yellow bus instead of me walking him to school (brave boy i tell ya). I am proud of him for getting through his first day, and i am very relieved and now I can breathe and relax a little.
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
5 Sep 07
He had a GREAT day thanks Flight. I had so many questions to ask him as soon as he got off the bus and all he had to say was "it was great mum" and i left it at that. He was too tired to talk about it. During the afternoon I would ask him a question here and there and all he kept saying was "I can't remember". He must of been very exhausted from all the excitement. I am just happy that he enjoyed it as much as I thought he would. He is one little brave boy!
@iloveviolence22 (27)
• Philippines
2 Oct 07
Perhaps there's this self-conscious feeling,
I hope it went well for your son.
