In a couple of weeks the lives of my two innocent daughters will change. Forever.
The first day of school. But just not any first day. Kindergarten and Middle School.
The innocence of my 5 year old will slowly begin to fade. She will be exposed to the real world. The world of the bigger kids, new words, new things, and no me. She will soon find out not everyone is as nice as she thinks they are. She will see disappointment. She will see embarrassment. She will see intimidation. She will see competition. She will see this all without me…..she was just a baby.
The innocence of my 11 year old will slowly begin to fade. She will be exposed to the real world. The world with older kids, scary situations, intimidation, and new circumstances. She will soon find out that the bad things are really out there. And closer than she thinks. She will begin her transition to a teen…..she was just a 5 year old.
This year begins a new chapter in our lives. A transition for both of them, and me. New challenges, new conversations, new questions, and new excitement. Whether I am ready or not…it is here.
Any new milestones for you this year?
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We’ve had some positive milestones. My son Fuzzy is more outgoing, and better able to handle himself on the playground this year. Big Sister is heading off to 7th grade, still confident in herself but becoming more aware of the “stupid,” as she puts it, dramas of middle school life like who’s in love with who, and got dumped, bought the latest/greatest whatever, etc.
School was scary! Big Sister would come home from kindergarten and try out the negative behaviors of the kids around her. Thankfully, that was done by first grade.
Don’t worry (too much) – you’ve instilled in your children a strong sense of self, and you can handle it. So can they
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This is my greatest fear from kindergarten, that her sweetness will start to disappear.
Reading your post made me feel nauseous.
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Oh Dalia, I know. Although I cannot imagine Middle School yet (gasp), this kindergarten thing has got me all anxious but happy too. My son has already acquired his first stomach bug (inevitable I guess) and a couple of new phrases. And…the questions…oh my…I’m constantly saying “let’s go look that up”.
Good Luck Dalia, with both of your girls. Both of these worlds are so new..especially for us Moms
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My daughter started kinder yesterday. I don’t have a ton of angst about it, I must say. I am worried about the social aspects of school: friend drama and all that comes with it. That part will be a rocky road to navigate. But everything else? I’m so excited about her new adventure. She’s a voracious learner and it will be SO great for her and so exciting for me to see her grow and develop.
Middle school? yeah, I’m already dreading that.
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Ahhh! I don’t have to think about this at the extent you currently do, but I have given some thought to how, next year with kindergarten, Kate will hear and see stuff she hasn’t before.
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We have some milestones this year! I’ll be starting to teach my newly turned 4 year old phonics next month because he is so enthusiastic about reading, writing and spelling already!
In a couple of months we’ll be adding baby number two into our family which is very exciting for everyone!
A sad milestone was the death of my first grandparent about a month ago.
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Are we ever ready? I am dreading middle school (two years away) much more than kindergarten. Perhaps because my child is already in daycare?
UGH! My eldest son just started college and my youngest just started Middle School. They are both doing great, I’m having some issues. I also totaled my car the same week they started school, which worked out rather well since it took my mind of everything – isn’t THAT twisted?
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HUGE! My first boy…starting high school.
I can’t believe I have a high schooler. What scares me the most? All the parents that tell me, “it goes even faster than grade school did.”
YUK.
My oldest is going to start pre-school at 3, and I’m already a big ball of sad. It doesn’t seem long ago I was playing tag with the hospital, (I went in 3 times thinking it was time, it wasn’t
] That is the one thing I have definitely learned with having babies, times just flys by.
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Last year was the worst year for heartbreak for me. My oldest daughter went to college for the first time. My middle daughter started high school and my baby started middle school. It was a tough, tough transition for all of us.
This year has been a walk in the park comparatively. My girls are all doing well, so know there is a light.
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my daughter starts HS this year. Talk about scary. And its not a local school, so no JHS friends to ease into it with. first day of kindergarten can be heartbreaking, i feel for you.
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Oh Dalia. You really hit the nail on the head of what I am feeling and going through right now. I homeschooled Nino last year and he went off to 1st grade for the first time this week. Fortunately, he loves it. He is thrilled. But I am super sad. I know I should be happy, but I almost feel like a death has happened. I know that this is the beginning of a big change and I’m already nostalgic about the passing of his babyhood. Also, I just miss him a lot. He is gone so much of the day now and it feels like when we are together we are so rushed. I understand now what the homseschooling community means about how school just eats a big chunk out of your lives together. But in the end, I am happy for all of us. I know the school he is at is wonderful and I am blessed that he is happy and healthy, of course. I just want to make sure I don’t miss these moments while they are still little before they are already gone and just a tattered photo in a album is all that’s left of their babyhood.
I had one start high school last week and one starting college tomorrow. High School is old hat for me, but college is brand new territory. I am trying to stay distracted and not ponder it too much. Don’t want to cry:)
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My youngest started kindergarten earlier this month. It’s been a positive experience. Her little friends are delightful, and her teacher is so sweet. Best of luck to your daughters!
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Each new school year is a milestone. My older kids enter 1st and 4th grades this year and my toddler is in preschool. It’s amazing to watch them grow up right before my eyes.
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This school year is my eldest son’s first year in high school. I’ve been worrying about it all summer. I feel like my baby is growing up too fast. I remember my own high school experiences and it made me more afraid about what my son will have to face at this stage of his life. I just hope that he’ll continue to openly communicate with me so I can better guide him on this new journey.
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