Or at least that's the way it felt this morning as I watched my sweet baby boy enter his pre-school class (first kid to enter I might add), hang up his bag as instructed, and not look back. Part of me was relieved at his eagerness because to be honest, I was prepared for a bit of a melt-down, after which I assumed Gabe's would follow. But when he enthusiastically plopped himself down at the table next to a friend he made minutes before class and began his name tag as the teacher encouraged, I couldn't help but tear up as my heart soared with motherly pride. My baby is in school. From here on out that's the way it will be. So heartbreaking for this first time mom and yet, so exciting. I'm thrilled for him and all the fun he's going have, all the things he's going to be learning, and all the friends he's going to make. I couldn't be more proud of my little man. Those of you who know him know of his incredibly sensitive heart, his willingness to serve anyone, his eagerness to please, his loving, thoughtful nature, and his amazing super powers (Mr. Incredible, anyone??). The only bummer to this otherwise perfect day?? My camera batteries died right before we left to drop him off at school (today of all days) so I was only able to capture a few pictures of him at home with his backpack and first day of school outfit. The rest we caught on video camera. So I'll have a picture of my little man to post as soon as I get some more batteries for the blasted camera. Hopefully later today. I still can't believe it. Even though it's only pre-school, and even though it's only Tuesday and Thursday mornings, I still can't help but shake my head as the heartbreaking and yet strangely heartwarming phrase continuously plays in my mind and heart- My baby is in school.
:::Mary Kay:::
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6 comments:
I thought you were going to announce YOUR return to school. I was already thinking how crazy you would be with two little ones and one on the way and wanting to go back to school! But that was, obviously, not the case. Wow, how times flies! Everyone's little ones are starting school! I can't believe the batteries died! Ahh! But at least you have video. Don't cry too hard -- enjoy the increased freedom you'll have. I can't even think that my day be will coming soon enough!
I know how you feel. My little stinker started preschool this week too. He is loving it. I am glad. He has to go every day though cuz I am in school full-time so that sucks..but got to do what you got to do.
Aww, that's so sweet! I would have cried all day. I'm surprised he was so fine with it. My neighbors kid started pre-k 2 weeks ago and he still cries everyday. Good job on raising an adventurous little boy!
That's so awesome, Jess. I have to say that, being on the other side of the coin (being the Kindergarten teacher watching parents bring their kids to school for the first time and how it affected them), it was impressed all the more on me the heavy responsibility laid on me to teach and train the ones these parents, some a little unwilling to let go, lol, left in my care. I hope Gabe's teacher has that same sense. :)
Tamber...I have nothing but the utmost respect for you. I didn't know you taught kindergarden! I was just thinking to myself the other day that it takes a special person with a special heart to teach pre-school and kindergarden...I don't know how you guys do it =)
Actually, it takes a special person with a special heart to teach any grade I suppose lol but for some reason pre-school and kindergarden sound so scary!
Lol...it was good. I was actually the sole teacher for Kindergarten, First, and Second grades for two years!! It was great, it was awful, it was fun, it was hard...the rollercoaster was never-ending. And it's NEVER a grade combination I would recommend! But they are so cute, lol. I'm teaching sixth grade right now, and most people feel the way you do about Pre-K/K in relation to sixth and above!! I love it, though. God blesses different people with different abilities. He just happened to have blessed me with a heart of teaching. :) And it's not as scary as you may think; the kids are so eager to learn, they eat it up!!
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