Like most of the mommies around the country, I too am posting about my boys first day of school. They started school yesterday. I always have mixed emotions on the first day. I am always so nervous for them and excited for them at the same time. As a child I always loved the first day of school, meeting my teacher, seeing who I was going to sit next to, checking out my new classroom, etc. etc. This year Tallon is in fifth grade ( I know hard to believe) he allowed me to walk him to his class, but not into his classroom. He is at the age where he doesn't think I am so cool anymore. That's okay I can deal with that, I remember feeling the same way at that age. I was a lot more nervous for Calleb, he was making the huge transition from Kindergarten to First grade. He is also a much more timid and sensitive child. I have always guarded him a little closer because of his soft personality. I took him to his classroom, found his desk, gave him a big hug and left. There were no tears from either one of us. I was so proud of myself and of him. Well the afternoon was a different story. I waited outside the school by the doors he comes out of with a big smile on my face and my arms out to give him a hug. The minute his eyes met mine he burst into tears. I could not image what was wrong. I thought maybe he got trampled on his way out or something. He finally said "it's too long". I said what is too long. He said "this day was too long and I missed you". How sad is that! It was all I could do not to break down and cry. I was sure that I was going to have to fight him to go again today, but he put on his brave face and went. We will see how this afternoon goes.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Mixed Emotions
Like most of the mommies around the country, I too am posting about my boys first day of school. They started school yesterday. I always have mixed emotions on the first day. I am always so nervous for them and excited for them at the same time. As a child I always loved the first day of school, meeting my teacher, seeing who I was going to sit next to, checking out my new classroom, etc. etc. This year Tallon is in fifth grade ( I know hard to believe) he allowed me to walk him to his class, but not into his classroom. He is at the age where he doesn't think I am so cool anymore. That's okay I can deal with that, I remember feeling the same way at that age. I was a lot more nervous for Calleb, he was making the huge transition from Kindergarten to First grade. He is also a much more timid and sensitive child. I have always guarded him a little closer because of his soft personality. I took him to his classroom, found his desk, gave him a big hug and left. There were no tears from either one of us. I was so proud of myself and of him. Well the afternoon was a different story. I waited outside the school by the doors he comes out of with a big smile on my face and my arms out to give him a hug. The minute his eyes met mine he burst into tears. I could not image what was wrong. I thought maybe he got trampled on his way out or something. He finally said "it's too long". I said what is too long. He said "this day was too long and I missed you". How sad is that! It was all I could do not to break down and cry. I was sure that I was going to have to fight him to go again today, but he put on his brave face and went. We will see how this afternoon goes.
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I have to agree with Calleb, it is a big day for them to adjust from the half day of kindergarten. You have such hansome boys. They are growing right up. What does Marshall think when the other 2 boys are gone all day?
Marshall thinks it is great to be home alone with me. We have a lot of fun and I really enjoy nap time. It is weird to have a little time to myself.
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