Today was the 1st day of school for Andy and Lucas. I decided to go into work late and go with Woody to take them today. We dropped Andy off 1st because he is in a different building than Lucas but at the same school. I thought Andy was going to be against us going in with him until we got there and he saw that other partents were going in with their kids. We walked in his class and I got him settled in with his desk, cubby and put everything in its place. I was then informed by Andy that it was time for me to leave. He barely said goodbye to me so I knew I shouldn't even try for a hug or kiss, he would have probably rather I just go away quietly.... so against my motherly wanting a hug, I left!!!!
Then it was time for us to take Lucas to the little kids building as Andy refers to it. Lucas starts 4K this year because he has a late birthday and did not make the cut off for kindergarten this year. He will have a 1/2 day of work and then the afternoon is lunch, nap and outside play. We walked Lucas upstairs and he went straight in and sat down and did not pay Woody or myself any attention. I am not sure which is worse, not caring that I left or crying after me and not wanting me to leave. I tried to get a hug and a kiss goodbye from him but he must be taking pointers from his big brother and even my 4 year old didn't want a hug or kiss from mom!!!!!! I guess I should be happy that they both are so comfortable with their school but I think Mom needed the hugs more than they did.
Even Woody was proud of me this year, NO TEARS, as I was leaving....maybe even Mom is growing up and didn't even realize it.
Monday, August 18, 2008
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Well, by golly miss molly, I have tears in my eyes! They are growing up SO fast! I cannot belive that Andy is in the 5th grade! Goodness, I remember the 5th grade and how I thought I was so cool to be in the bigger building.
Even though it happens on rare occasions (?) I enjoyed talking with Andy yesterday. Do you think, just for fun, we could get Emily, Andy and Audrey, for old times sake, to go sit in that little Sunday school class with us while we read them bible stories and teach the little songs. I think if I could go back, I'd not fuss at 'em as much but just enjoy watching them play, even if they should have been sitting still!
Hugs! Glad I get to go through this journey with you by my side! Love ya!
Don't let them fool you - Boys need all the hugs and kisses they can get, especially as they grow older. We just have to be more discreet with our public displays of affections, so they want get soooo embarrassed.
But what are parents for anyway - but to make our kids feel "uncool"
Hey, it keeps them humble :o)
PS Hope you can go next time too!!!
Awww! How sweet. Boy do I miss those days when mom & dad would walk me to my class. I wish they could do that in college :(
P.S. thanks for the encouraging words :)
Hi Tracey,
I have not sent any children off to school yet but I *think* I can relate. My little guy is 3 and a half and very independent minded. And it is hard!
We have a bus stop for kids right by our house and there are the tiniest little kids getting up into those big busses all by themselves. I think to myself, wow, I could never handle that!
I just sent you off an email. I apologize again for the huge delay!
Hugs,
Leah
Hi Tracy, I knew you could do it!! I know it was hard to leave them!! At least it was hard to leave Luke Duke!! Oh well very proud of you!!Love Ya :o)
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