I have this sinking feeling...ds starts K tomorrow. I know 'he' will be fine, but yesterday I just let the tears come.

A neighbor of mine said, "Oh how nice you'll have some time to yourself" and I said, "yes, but I am going to miss him!" Now keep in mind that ds has been going to school for 3 years now, so this isn't new to me. But K, that's a whole new ball of wax!

Then the same neighbor looked at me like I was crazy when I said I just felt so bad - and then said that 'I wish mine were in school 12 hours a day' She said because she works she just never got that attachment. I felt bad for Her kids all day

That's HORRIBLE. I work outside the home and TOTALLY got the attachment. That is not an excuse - at least not an acceptable one in my POV.

What she "doesn't get" is just how blessed she is to have children when there are so many people that are unable to conceive on their own or are able to adopt.

Well, I understand, Stormy. That is a big adjustment for everybody. Sorry your neighbor has that attitude. As much as my kids drive me crazy (and believe me, today is one of the worst days!), I do miss them when they are at school after summer break. This past week was sort of hard at times for me.

Many (((((hugs))))) to you. My little guy can literally drive me crazy, but I look forward to picking him up every day. Wish he didn't bring home so much homework!

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Don't get me wrong - I know she loves her kids to pieces. I think a huge part of it is because of her background. She didn't grow up in this country, and she was left alone *a lot* like all day at 6 years old! She said it was very lonely for her never to have her mother around, but that her mom worked all the time and where she was brought up (the Middle East) it was not unusual at all to leave children as young as 6 by themselves all day while you worked. She is my age so this was not in the dark ages either!

She is definitely not the only one that thinks I'm nuts not to be elated about having extra time. Don't get me wrong, once I get used to it it will be nice to have some extra time. But I think what's bothering me is that he's my one and only, and he's growing up. But I definitely get the 'she's got two heads' look when I say that it will be nice, but that I'll really miss him. I guess I'm just lucky.

When my oldest went to kindergarten on his first day, I stayed in bed crying all day! I cannot imagine wanting my kids in school away from me for 12 hours a day! I MISS my kids when they aren't home for whatever reason.

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To me the day the last kid goes off to school is a day of endings as beginnings.

I am having to go through this also.
My dd is 4 and statred preschool this last week.
All week has been so hard...especially since she is so upset when I have to leave her.

I had to realize that my life is never going to be what it was. I am now a mother of school age children....no more babies.
They have all grown up and I have been stuck in the nosaligic land before time.

The house is silent....I am all alone. All the stuff I swore I couldn't wait to do when the kids are all in school doesn't seem so inviting. I would rather have my baby home with me.

I have been thinking about all the fun days I have had with the kids home with me. I am having a tough time....I tear up about it when I think about it.

I know this will pass...I will have to get on with my life....it is just a phase.....

A mother's life passes so fast....I have told myself it is time to slow down and enjoy every moment.....pretty soon I will be taking my kids to their first day of high school.

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I think it is perfectly normal to shed a small tear on the first day of kindergarten. I kept looking through the window into the classroom. I didn't want to leave her!

Heck, tomorrow is DD's first day of 1st grade and I'm already getting nervous. This is the first time she is riding the bus. I imagine myself making sure she gets on the bus alright in the morning then hightailing it to the school to make sure she gets off and to her classroom okay. I then envision running to the school when the bell lets out so I can make sure she gets on the correct bus then drive like a bat outta hades to be at the bus stop to pick her up. See, you're not alone!

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I had tears when i sent my first baby off to kindergarten, the little bus picked him up and i walked into the house and just sobbed. I was so worried about him!!
Then my 2nd child started kindergarten and the little bus picked her up and it was WOOO HOOOO,,,I'm going shopping all day!!!! LOL, the only fears i had about her were for her teacher, i felt sorry for her having to deal with my dd all day!
They are older now (6th grade and 10th grade) and find it highly irritating that i am smiling and singing as i take them to school that first day.

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Oh my goodness, I was an absolute mess when DD started kindergarten last year.
And do you know what? I'll be an even bigger mess when she starts 1st grade on Wednesday. It really makes me miss the days when I was all she needed.