I always feel a mixture of sadness and guilty relief the first day of school. So happy to get back into a routine and have some time to myself, but a little sad I don't see my little chickens all day long, and a little guilty for looking forward to some free-time.
And the first couple of days are always exhausting for everyone. My two older girls have been crying at night that they don't want to go to school because they don't get to see me for 6 hours, they don't know any one in their class, and it's too long of a day from home. I think after a full day, when they finally get to night-time, it just hits them full-force, and all of the emotions they keep inside just kind of tumble out.
It's hard to remember sometimes that things we take in a stride as adults are much harder for their little spirits to deal with; We've been having a lot of extended cuddling sessions at bed time.
Then bright and early the next day, after a good night sleep, anxieties are forgotten, and they are ready to head off again to see their friends and tackle the day. And then I am happy that they are okay to go, and that we are all ready to get back in the swing of things...
Jen
Jen -
ReplyDeleteSweet post, cute picture and it looks like your dog is exhausted as well. Hard to let them go out in the world without our watchful eye. Finally saw your article in Country Living! Yippee!
Connie (aka LOU)
This is so true. It is an exhausting first week or so isn't it. I am still adjusting. We started a week ago today. It is just so...alone with them at school.
ReplyDeleteLove the pic! I think that says it all right there! I feel the same about school. this is the little ones last year of preschool. Not sure if I am ready to let my baby go!
ReplyDeleteI totally hear you on the emotions. My son is going to middle school this year and all the changes have just come tumbling down. He got in the car yesterday and I know when he's not right, but he didn't want to talk about it. All of a sudden...the tears just flowed. Bless his heart, he was just overcome by everything. I hugged him and promised after a few more days things will settle down and he will get into the routine again. It's so hard on them sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThe picture is precious.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo...great post. I am only getting a small bit of what you are talking about as Bebe is trying out Pre School for the first time this fall... can't believe she's not my baby anymore!
ReplyDeleteHang in there Mama!
Sweet post and I think this post hits home for a lot of us. My little boy started middle school this year and it was sad for us both. They started on August 3...We're getting back to normal now. :)
ReplyDeleteThe first week of school is always hard. my boys started Monday, and have been coming home so tired and grumpy. I'm like you I am ready to have some time alone, but there is always emotional things that come with it. The worry they are doing ok, missing them, homework Then you get in the grove of things and all is well. I just love summer so much it's hard to see it end.
ReplyDeleteSherrie
Such a sweet post. I remember those days well...and I miss them. :)
ReplyDeletexo~
Karen
that is so sweet Jen...your girls love you so much...and that picture of E is adorable
ReplyDeleteOh what a sweet image,better than any decor one thats for sure! Oh and I must tell you I have shown EVERYONE i know your kitchen in C.L.!!! x0x0
ReplyDeleteI remember those days. Now my boys are grown and I'm sending them off into the real world and it's so very hard. They still need to come home every now and then for a cuddle session.
ReplyDeleteI know just how you feel. The first day of school always brings forth mixed feelings for me. Hope ya'll get into the swing of things soon. You have just made my day with your comment. I must get my hands on one of those magazines asap. I wonder what its about...excited!!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet post and I must say your dog is DARLING!!
ReplyDeleteAww! Poor kids! I remember my first year of school, I was like that too! It's funny I can suddenly hear your playlist now that I'm in the States!
ReplyDeleteyou're a good mama, Jenn, for taking the time to just let them be emotional and get it out of their systems.
ReplyDeleteThey will remember that you didn't dismiss them when they were struggling. :)
If I could have one wish, (other than a cure for cancer!), it would be that every child in the world could have a Mom as kind and understanding of their little spirits as you....that would be a wonderful thing.
ReplyDeleteeek---luke will start all kindergarten every day all day next week. I'm wondering how it will go.....I worry about how exhausted he will be?!
ReplyDeletehow sweet it that, your little peep asleep.
xo
kara