tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post230074216188160213..comments2024-01-30T03:37:53.924-05:00Comments on The Daily Dose: Break out the tissues...Danahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-10163258979466584572012-06-13T15:57:08.571-04:002012-06-13T15:57:08.571-04:00Thanks for this. You've given me a new way of ...Thanks for this. You've given me a new way of looking at my fears. You're right: my son won't be "leaving" me when he goes to school, but he'll be getting the opportunity to learn about himself and life. I've been so hung up on the sadness that I never thought of this before. It really helps. <br /><br />I'll remember the moving car tip. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-47215229001232656642012-06-13T15:53:49.296-04:002012-06-13T15:53:49.296-04:00Thanks, Jaycee. :)Thanks, Jaycee. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-308921447538723932012-06-13T15:53:32.152-04:002012-06-13T15:53:32.152-04:00So sweet! My kids are close like that, too. I hope...So sweet! My kids are close like that, too. I hope they always are.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-56123876910051403652012-06-13T15:52:34.813-04:002012-06-13T15:52:34.813-04:00I cried at the ceremony, but not for the reasons I...I cried at the ceremony, but not for the reasons I thought I would. (I wrote about that in today's post.) <br /><br />I appreciate your advice. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-28040690451246507402012-06-13T15:20:13.702-04:002012-06-13T15:20:13.702-04:00You should be proud that you've raised such a ...You should be proud that you've raised such a kind-hearted, independent, and precious child! Now, the first day of school is hard, but I actually didn't cry because I felt a sense of personal accomplishment and pride that my child made it to school. Once they walk through those doors, they get to really start figuring out who they are and what they are on this earth to accomplish. It's fascinating and a privilege to experience with them. Just pay attention to things he says, new "words" he brings home, and other cues he gives you that are meant to tell you that something needs fixing, he needs to talk through something, or any other number of issues. That is the only way I can sometimes get stuff out of my boys, and it pays to listen. Oh, and people aren't kidding. The best place to converse with a kid of any age is in a moving car when they don't feel your eyes boring into them.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866280295791546341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-59427387654294640962012-06-13T11:50:33.641-04:002012-06-13T11:50:33.641-04:00Aww, congrats momma! Don't be sad! :HUGS:Aww, congrats momma! Don't be sad! :HUGS:Jaycee DeLorenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796587039929398655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-79143924432780945802012-06-13T10:10:42.987-04:002012-06-13T10:10:42.987-04:00My daughter was okay with my son going to preschoo...My daughter was okay with my son going to preschool and kindergarten without her, but when she was in 4th grade and he moved up to middle school, she cried every morning for the first week of school. She had a beloved teacher, her friends in her class, a year set to be awesome, but not walking to school with her brother was heart breaking. He, on the other hand, was man enough to not show it with tears, but it was obvious he missed walking her to school.<br /><br />I love this memory because it shows how much my kids love each other!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05754778263332756663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-67910579889561566942012-06-12T23:47:12.706-04:002012-06-12T23:47:12.706-04:00Oh how cute! I'm here so late tonight he has p...Oh how cute! I'm here so late tonight he has probably graduated by now and you were a bucket full of tears :) I have no wisdom; it doesn't get any easier as they go to the next milestone, like kindergarten graduation, sixth grade graduation, etc. My only advice, enjoy each and every single day and don't rush anything; even the hard days; because they go by so fast!!!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-60747338489117584232012-06-12T21:47:13.375-04:002012-06-12T21:47:13.375-04:00My son and I had never been separated either, but ...My son and I had never been separated either, but I think it was probably harder on me than on him when he started preschool.<br /><br />Good luck to you--and thank you for the hugs (and chocolate!).Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-33621844997730425672012-06-12T21:45:44.478-04:002012-06-12T21:45:44.478-04:00Thanks for the encouragement, Stacie. In fact, all...Thanks for the encouragement, Stacie. In fact, all of you have been wonderful with your advice and kind words. I'm going to look back on these comments whenever I'm feeling like I am right now.<br /><br />Thanks again. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-3972138317038298382012-06-12T21:43:09.006-04:002012-06-12T21:43:09.006-04:00I think you might be right, although it's hard...I think you might be right, although it's hard for me to know yet. These days are so bittersweet...Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-84104627239792676232012-06-12T21:40:17.559-04:002012-06-12T21:40:17.559-04:00I'm trying so hard not to miss anything that I...I'm trying so hard not to miss anything that I feel like I'm missing everything. That probably makes sense to no one but me. ;) <br /><br />My son is doing great. He doesn't seem to mind at all that he won't be seeing his classmates all the time. I, on the other hand, am a mess. Is it weird that I miss his teachers?Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-6890975365857989002012-06-12T21:35:09.789-04:002012-06-12T21:35:09.789-04:00Thanks so much, Emily. I'm back home now, the ...Thanks so much, Emily. I'm back home now, the kids are in bed, and I'm here crying at the computer. My son is fine; he's perfectly okay with the fact that preschool is over. I'm taking it a lot harder. Unfortunately for me, my husband doesn't really understand, so I feel kind of alone right now. I'll be fine, I'm sure. It's all just overwhelming and even harder than I expected.<br /><br />Thanks again for your well-wishes.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-24407352634849145082012-06-12T21:34:19.255-04:002012-06-12T21:34:19.255-04:00That's so sweet. Hugs for you, and chocolate! ...That's so sweet. Hugs for you, and chocolate! :) My son starts his first year of preschool this August. He and I have not been separated since he was born. I don't know which one of us will have more separation anxiety! I tell myself it will be great to have a few mornings a week to write... if I don't just end up waiting in the car for him!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-32410346180411653562012-06-12T21:19:42.018-04:002012-06-12T21:19:42.018-04:00Thank you so much for this, Rita. Your comment mad...Thank you so much for this, Rita. Your comment made me cry--but in a good way. I'm enjoying it all. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-88697432775068778722012-06-12T21:18:11.456-04:002012-06-12T21:18:11.456-04:00I haven't been able to think that far ahead ye...I haven't been able to think that far ahead yet. I'm glad my daughter won't be going to preschool until she's four (she'll be three next month). I don't think I could handle it. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-56689440390318557982012-06-12T21:14:58.139-04:002012-06-12T21:14:58.139-04:00I agree. I just got home, and the ceremony was so ...I agree. I just got home, and the ceremony was so cute!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-50898107539114797952012-06-12T20:48:52.602-04:002012-06-12T20:48:52.602-04:00Aw, that's so sweet! My kids were kinda bratt...Aw, that's so sweet! My kids were kinda bratty between 3-5 (no terrible twos) so to be honest I couldn't wait for the longer school days (I happened to be between jobs and at home with my youngest and I thought I was going to go insane). My oldest will graduate from HS and leaving the house in two years. That's when I'll cry. At least I'll still have the (now) 8yo! You'll do fine and the next adventure is even more fun!!Stacie @ Snaps and Bitshttp://www.snapsandbits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-41020029866951288842012-06-12T20:44:25.064-04:002012-06-12T20:44:25.064-04:00My experience with this sort of thing is that it g...My experience with this sort of thing is that it gets easier and easier. My kids only had 8th grade promotion and high school graduation ceremonies (well, there were also two college graduations but neither went to their graduation ceremonies) - but it did get easier. The steps in the little kid days were the hardest for me. maybe you too? One can hope?Graciewildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142582724233027386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-92011057515620742872012-06-12T18:50:44.488-04:002012-06-12T18:50:44.488-04:00Congrats!
I had a little young boy this year who t...Congrats!<br />I had a little young boy this year who tried very hard not to cry on the first 2 days of school. I didn't have to pry him off his mother but he was reluctant in line. On the 3rd day I opened the gate to find him in line smiling...as his mom bent down to kiss him good bye his littel sister began balling! She realized that this leaving him here every day was a pattern and she wanted him home ot play with.<br /><br />Enjoy this age...it's so cool! I will miss my kinders next year when i teach 1st.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06295499795085860012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-490239154105712442012-06-12T18:49:21.099-04:002012-06-12T18:49:21.099-04:00I'll be in your shoes soon enough. I've h...I'll be in your shoes soon enough. I've heard that a lot of moms experience similar feelings. The days are long, but the years short. I hope you can make it through everything okay!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669247067972937201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-69580986761040390052012-06-12T17:26:15.294-04:002012-06-12T17:26:15.294-04:00Take it all in! Take pictures or videos. It all ...Take it all in! Take pictures or videos. It all goes by so very quickly. Everybody says that--but they say it because it is true. I never knew how long my son would live from the time he was born, so I relished every milestone and probably paid closer attention than a lot of people--and it flew by! Flew by! I wish we had had videos and digital cameras. Most all of my pictures are in my head because I couldn't afford film very often. Enjoy, Lady! Enjoy these sweet moments! And cry if you want to. :):)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-30076748888765151222012-06-12T16:27:32.053-04:002012-06-12T16:27:32.053-04:00I remember that feeling so well. I made sure I had...I remember that feeling so well. I made sure I had a big slice of cake waiting for me at home after I dropped #2 son off for his first day.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-19239290332871344692012-06-12T16:17:30.365-04:002012-06-12T16:17:30.365-04:00It's so nice you guys have a graduation for pr...It's so nice you guys have a graduation for preschooler too. It teaches them to appreciate and actually like going to school :)<br /><br />HugsPetrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797689742109112152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387304430116981620.post-18036267977160989542012-06-12T16:01:06.301-04:002012-06-12T16:01:06.301-04:00Great tips! I'm packing the Kleenex right now....Great tips! I'm packing the Kleenex right now. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.com