1st Day of School

[Singermom]

Today is such a bittersweet day for me. My "baby" is starting full-day Kindergarten in just a few hours.

It's funny: since I only have the 2, both of their 1st Days have been emotional...but THIS one is mixed with so much happiness I just can't believe it. She is very, very excited and can't wait, which DOES make it a little easier. She's already up, has come up to me and said, "TODAY is Kindergarten Day!!!" Her older sister (going into 2nd grade) is happily taking a step back and letting her baby sister have the spotlight.

I just needed to share my happiness, mixed with the sadness that I officially have no more babies...just Big Girls.

Also, I covet your prayers for them, as they are going into public school, with a brand new Principal. We had a wonderful working relationship with the old Principal, who not only didn't mind my older daughter's rampant Christianity (she taught her 1st grade class Psalm 23; and the Fruit of the Spirit to her K) but encouraged it. She has been praying all summer that the new Principal will at least be as tolerant.

 

[CrystalBrooke]

My baby also started school this year..my only baby. She goes to preschool 5 days a week 8am-2:45pm. I was a mess. My daughter goes to a private Catholic school so I can't relate to the worry you have about the new principal, but I hope everything turns out ok

 

[mstrohm]

As someone who was a School Principal for more than 20 years - we are well aware how tough it is for many of the moms!

And that is not a bad sign! We always appreciated those well loved kindergarten students. We knew we would be able to count on those moms in the months to come.

 

[Singermom]

Both of the girls had a wonderful time on their first day. My Kindergartener started talking about what-all happened, when she added, "...and Mama, guess what? School is going to be open AGAIN tomorrow!!!"

I spoke with her teacher today, and got the good news that I can come in on the occasional Friday to volunteer. I did this with her older sister and absolutely loved it. The 1st grade teacher didn't encourage it (and I haven't had a chance to talk to the 2nd grade teacher), so I missed it. If I can only do it again this year, I'll be happy; I'll take what I can get.

The new Principal seemed nice enough for the 2 seconds I got to talk to him (not a complaint), but some of the procedures he's setting up allegedly for safety is going to have the exact opposite effect. A bunch of us parents are going to (nicely) talk to him about it.