My baby starts kindergarten tomorrow.
I never really expected to get emotional about it.
But I also never expected to love anyone so much.
And tonight? When he told me he was nervous about kindergarten? I tried to fight back the tears. But I couldn't.
Because what I want to do is scoop him up in my arms and hold him.
All day long. No school, no teacher, no changes. Just us. 
And part of me really wants to just push the stop button and keep him 5 forever.
But I know he must grow up and go to school.
And that he will love it. And they will love him.
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It seem so long ago since I went through my Little Man's 1st day of school. I was sad, a little teary eyed and then I got over it 5 minutes later and went to the coffee shop. Know what helps ~ keep your mind off of it. Come over and help me deal with the upcoming MIL visit. You know what those visits do to me ... I need all the help I can get. Ugh!
You brought tears to my eyes... I know I will feel exactly the same way in two years. They grow up too darn fast. Love the photos, he has the most amazing blue eyes!
Aww he will be fine. It is hard sending them into the world when they are so young. I KNOW. I still worry about mine.
Handsome little fellow, idn't he?
Goodluck tomorrow. I go through this every year. The pictures are gorgeous! He will have an awesome time. i usually wear big sunglasses.
That is exactly how I felt last week! Hang in there...it gets better.
Kindergarten is tough! For moms :-)
I cried with each of my three. It's a big, long benchmark.
I have had a Kindergartener AND a Senior 2 years in a row!!!!! Talk about a lump; mine is the size of Texas!
You're killin' me here! My baby starts kindergarten next fall and I am already choked up about it! How do we make them stop growing already!?
I am crying thinking of my mom as she sends me off to college in about a week now. Seems like it was so long ago and the date has come up quickly.
We started 3rd grade today.
A bunch of moms got together and drank Mimosas.
It was a fabulous first day.
T
I can only imagine...I'll be there in just two short years! I can't wait to hear how his first day went...I'm sure he'll have all kinds of stories for you! Will he be going to school in your building?
Oh if they could only stay little for a while longer. The OP turns 7 soon and I just keep looking at her thinking, 'where did the time go?' So so sad. Be strong.
Very sweet!!
I need to tell you....it doesn't get any easier. My little man is going to the 2nd grade in a week....he can't be that old already!!??
How sweet. I'll warn you now, it doesn't get any better. I cried earlier this month when my eldest started his Senior year of High School. ACK!!!!
Oh , I know how you feel. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I got a lump in my throat thinking back to it! Good luck....YOU will need it!
I put on my mascara 5 minutes ago, and now it's all over my face. Thanks a lot. I'm so with you, sister. I need a PAUSE button because it is so so good right now. I know they have to get older, but I don't want them to!
Aw, bless your heart, best of luck this morning and big hugs to you!
So hard to send our babies off!! I hope he had a great day.
When my munchkin went to kindergarten last year, I remember him walking away - putting on a brave face - with his lower lip quivering. If he had cried it would have been easier, but watching him pretend to be confident just ripped me in two.
I must have stood in that lobby for 15 minutes after he walked away, and I cried the whole way home. But, as you know with your students, soon he was happy and made new friends. He came home with lots of stories and a big hug saved just for me.
He goes all day this year...so here we go again!
Awww, I hope that it goes easier then you think it will! Good luck!
I'm feeling the same way. Last year was okay, only two days a week. We got away from each other for a while, it was more like a playdate. This kindergarten thing may be the end of me yet.
Good luck to you!
Awww Sorry Mom don't worry though you'll be okay and so will he! Just remember that as he gets older/bigger you'll get to see him learning all kinds of new things and you'll also get to witness the awesome adult that you helped shape!
He's got such pretty blue eyes!
He is so sweet. I already dread this day and the boys are only two! I hope that all goes well! I am sure it will.
What a sweet post! He is just so cute! I don't blame you for just wanting to hang on! Can't wait to hear how it goes!
I can't write anything you don't already know - the lump WILL go away, but come back every now and then for a while and your boy will be just fine.
He looks like a cute little boy and a fine (very) young man!
I know the feeling...E officially started kindergarten today...I didn't want to drive away when I dropped him off. He had a great first day and can't wait to go back!
Wait until he is 24 and getting married.
I'm with you! My baby starts on Monday and I'm just not ready. Then I'll have a 4th grader and my baby will be in Kinder... and that just makes me old. BOO!!
It's hard to believe sometimes that they were once so tiny...
I'm not looking forward to the day myself, but I'm sure you'll get through it!
I felt the same way ......for about a day!
((hugs))
awwww, I remember our first day, he was totally excited about eating lunch at school and having a playground... he never even turned around in the hall!
Hope you made it throguh the day mom :)
Oh Angie, hate to say it, but it really doesn't get ANY easier. I think I cry every.single.year. My first born will be in third this year. Next Monday is our first day. I'll be balling like a baby.
But, just know how much he will LUV it!
When I started school my mom said she cried the whole day. But when my sister started 4 years later my mom couldn't push her out the door and onto the bus fast enough. lol
These are the cutest pictures, your little boy is going to do Great!!
Here's to a Fabulous school career, Cole, Class of 2022!!
Good luck w/your 5th graders this year, JDM, they are lucky to have you.
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