It was my oldest daughter's first day of Kindergarten today. It's one of those bittersweet times when you are so happy an excited for your kids and at the same time sad that they are growing up so fast. I am excited for her when I think of how much she will be learning and all of the friends she will be making. She has a really great teacher. We are in a great school district. When dh was looking for a place for us to live here he made sure he found out what area you had to live in to be in a good district. There really seems to be nothing to worry about. She didn't even cry when we left her there.
I miss her. The house seems empty. Her little sister misses her best friend. I am such sap!! She'll be home by 3:30 for crying out loud.
I'll be okay.
I still miss her though. Yep, this is very bittersweet!
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I have one in college, one who just started high school this week, and one who just started 4th grade. Sweet bliss.
I can say I never felt like crying when they started school. I still look forward to the day they've all left the nest. Is that bad??
It's not bad. I wish I could get to that point. I blame my mom for making me such a worrier.
I'm a guy, and I cried when each of my 3 children boarded that school bus for the first time to go to Kindergarten. I was at work all day while they were in school, so it really wasn't any different for me in terms of physical presence. I think it's just the realization that they're growing up so fast, that their precious childhood is slipping through your fingers, and there's nothing you can (or should) do about it, except encourage it.
Your right mattman I am sure father's get emotional too. I agree too that it is more about that she is growing up so fast and it seems like time is taking her away from me. I know it's supposed to but it's still hard. As an update she loves Kindergarten and I am used to her being there now. So we are doing great!!
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