A very sad but exciting day in our house last week. Andrew started preschool!!!! (Tear...) It was a very emotional day for both of us (mostly me since Andrew didn't quite know what was going on, though we talked about it for weeks prior leading all the way until that day).
Eating chocolate chip pancakes with whipped cream,..yum!
Cheese!
Oh yeah, did I mention, it was raining all morning!
My friend France went with me (for support). Thank God she was able to go,... she helped me so much that day!
Me and my big boy! (sigh...)
Getting Drew settled in his class with his cubby,..notice his face. I think he was anticipating what was going to happen next.
His school
One last picture before we parted. I don't know how we managed to capture him happy because a second later, I gave him a kiss and hug, told him to have a great day at school and that I would be back later that afternoon, turned and walked out the door; and he turned and collapsed onto the floor, flailing, crying, screaming, and the like. It was extremely hard for me to do (however I have been on the other side of things and knew he would be fine, and have a blast later).
Thankfully France was there. She put her arm around me, held on tight, told me he and I would be alright, and walked with me all the way down the hall. I began to chock(spelling?..oh well) up, but as soon as she put her arm around me, I was able to swallow it and keep it together. Without her there I know I would have left his room crying. I would have cried all the way down the hall, to my car, all the way home, and all day until I could pick him up. I spent that morning at her house working on knitting and such before heading home around lunchtime. I was okay for a while because I had phone calls to make, cleaning to do, and whatnot, until I had a moment to chill. I walked into out living area (where Drew plays most of the time) and realized that he was not there playing with his toys, chasing after me yelling "Mom,..mom..mom..."; things would never again be the same, that this was a new beginning.
All you mom's out there, you know exactly what I mean. I am so excited for him, but also very sad. My little boy is growing up and will continue to grow. I am so very thankful for this honor, priveledge, joy, and blessing that the Lord has given to me by having Andrew. I know what a miracle he is, especially to me. I will love this boy forever and he will always be my baby. Good luck lovebug. Mommy loves you!
Thankfully France was there. She put her arm around me, held on tight, told me he and I would be alright, and walked with me all the way down the hall. I began to chock(spelling?..oh well) up, but as soon as she put her arm around me, I was able to swallow it and keep it together. Without her there I know I would have left his room crying. I would have cried all the way down the hall, to my car, all the way home, and all day until I could pick him up. I spent that morning at her house working on knitting and such before heading home around lunchtime. I was okay for a while because I had phone calls to make, cleaning to do, and whatnot, until I had a moment to chill. I walked into out living area (where Drew plays most of the time) and realized that he was not there playing with his toys, chasing after me yelling "Mom,..mom..mom..."; things would never again be the same, that this was a new beginning.
All you mom's out there, you know exactly what I mean. I am so excited for him, but also very sad. My little boy is growing up and will continue to grow. I am so very thankful for this honor, priveledge, joy, and blessing that the Lord has given to me by having Andrew. I know what a miracle he is, especially to me. I will love this boy forever and he will always be my baby. Good luck lovebug. Mommy loves you!
3 comments:
Thanks for posting this, Kris! It's great to see him and pictures of his school. I know it's gotta be hard, but I hope that he grows in leaps and bounds and has a great experience! Love you all!
Wished we could have all been there to 'help' you get through this day! You will feel the same on the day he starts junior high, high school, and college. Oh==did I mention the day he gets married!! All milestones that we are blessed to go through will our kids!
Well thanks! Now his Auntie Michelle is tearing up just from reading about his first day of school! :)
Cant believe how big Andrew is getting. Put that boy in the shrinking machine will ya?! ;) that is what I warn my boys I am going to do to them one of these days. I sure wish there was such a thing.
Hugs to all of you!
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