Friday, September 9, 2011

On Day SEVEN I cried

Today was Christian's 7th day of school. I was priding myself on the fact that I haven't even cried about him going to Kindergarten. Christian's got a cough and stuffy nose, so I decided to let him sleep in an extra 40 minutes this morning and skip the bus. I thought he might be excited to have me drive him to school. In fact as I considered it this morning I actually worried that he might like me driving him to school so much that he would want me to do it everyday. I couldn't have been more wrong. He was ticked off! He was so mad that he missed the bus and I didn't discuss this with him first. Oh boy. I even told him that he could get an egg and cheese sandwich from McDonalds (his favorite) and he barely ate it.

As I walked him to the door of his school he took off without me and headed into the building and down the hall. A teacher standing at the door said "Good morning Christian" as he walked by. I watched the back of his blue backpack get lost in a crowd of other kids heading to their classes and I realized that for him the transition is over. He's there, he loves it, teachers even know his name. He knew where he was going and he didn't need a hand to hold. And that's exactly the way I want it!!! This is what I've worked hard to prepare him for, my heart is just a little sad.

Stupid clouds....I didn't have my sunglasses with me so all the other kids getting dropped off could clearly see a crying mom walking back to her car.

3 comments:

Katy said...

That is exactly how you want it. And although hard, probably also made your heart feel good to know that he is just fine and loving it! :)

Anonymous said...

Everything in life is a preparation for the next phase! I had to remind myself of that when we moved(not just dropped her off) Caitlin to Philly for grad school.

I know you are so proud of Christian and how he has adjusted so well to school. YOu and Ryan have done a tremendous job preparing him for this stage of life.

He is such an awesome kid!!!

Laurie

Anonymous said...

From a mom who is entering the youth group stage and in total denial about it, I understand. Being a mom is just hard. And sometimes a little sad. (((hugs)))

You guys are also in my prayers regarding the discernment in parenting/school thing.
Anna