My little one is off to kindergarten
@shaggin (75481)
United States
August 24, 2026 9:25am CST
The day I have dreaded all summer has arrived. My little ones first day of kindergarten. She was very excited thankfully.
The school didn’t give us any estimated time for pick up so I just kind of guessed and we went out to wait at 7:40. Her bus drove past us at 8 which is the time they should usually all arrive at the school. We were baffled.
Ten minutes later another bus stopped and picked her up. I asked if they changed her bus and they said just for this morning. So we had stood outside a total of a half hour. We will try going out tomorrow at 7:50 and hopefully things roll more smoothly with the buses. The first two days are always hectic with delays etc.
My husband slept in this morning and was with us to get my little one on the bus. My nerves are awful but I’m actually doing better than I was two days ago.
I’ve been cleaning since she left since I slacked off on the housework the last week to get extra time with her.
I start babysitting a 1 year old two days a week starting September 7.
My son works 2-8 today and my oldest goes in at 7pm and works until 7am. My stepson called my husband a few days ago. He has some kind of rash and they aren’t sure what it is. They think some kind of exposure to something or allergies. I’m anxiously awaiting an update on that. Since she’s on a ship and it takes awhile for lab results to be sent across boats and back to the states it may be awhile until we hear. Hopefully by then it clears up and doesn’t get any worse.
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@kareng (83577)
• United States
24 Aug
@shaggin Nope, did general dr. in my town, urgent care in larger city next to us, new primary dr. in next town, referred dermatologist and also allergy specialist. Had biopsy come back inconclusive, and I had 2 done. Allergist said testing would not point to anything specific and hard to pinpoint since there are so many things that could have set it off, so I didn't go through with the testing. I cared for the garden and that was the only thing I did different so must have been something planted or some kind of weed.
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@shaggin (75481)
• United States
26 Aug
@Judyev after school the bus driver drove right past me again. Then came back ten minutes later and asked if she’s supposed to be on that bus. Ummm yes.. he said okay I will pick her up in the morning and things have been fine since. What a crazy lack of communication between the school, the drivers and the parents.
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@MarieCoyle (64943)
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25 Aug
Oh, do I ever get this. The youngest was the hardest...I had a very hard time with it, even though she was more than ready for school and was so excited. It was hard to not let her know that I was sad. Those early years just go so very fast.
I hope your stepson will be OK.
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@shaggin (75481)
• United States
31 Aug
@MarieCoyle you are so right how fast the early years go. She finished a week of school and I am still very sad. She is loving it though so like you I try not to let on how rough a time I am having. There’s a lot to keep me busy but I miss her terribly.
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@MarieCoyle (64943)
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1 Sep
@shaggin
It really does hurt. Of course we want our children to be educated and prepared for life, but oh, do the years ever fly by fast!
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@snowy22315 (214888)
• United States
24 Aug
I am sure little one will get a kick out of kindergarten. Hope your stepson is OK..relax and take a deep breath. It is all good.

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@shaggin (75481)
• United States
24 Aug
@snowy22315 she loved pre-k and is very social so I think she will do great. One of my sisters best friends from high school is her teacher so I know her very well. The house is getting a good cleaning. I see I hadn’t tackled organizing the receipts since 2025.
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@wolfgirl569 (142530)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Aug
Hope the rash clears up. I am sure your little one had fun
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@shaggin (75481)
• United States
31 Aug
@wolfgirl569 I texted him but haven’t heard anything. Hopefully he is doing well. A lot of time goes by between when we get to hear from him.
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@RasmaSandra (102263)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Aug
I hope she had a great first day at school.
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@shaggin (75481)
• United States
31 Aug
@RasmaSandra she did. She loves school and loves her teacher and being able to socialize with her friends.
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how time flies so fast




