Preparing for Kindergarten

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by Renae Chiovaro on August 5, 2011

Capt M Eating a Pepper

All of the school supplies are bought, labeled and organized. In just a few days I send my oldest son off to kindergarten. As a mom, this is one of the toughest milestones yet.

I know Capt. M will do fantastic in school. He is smart and eager to learn. He is ready and excited. That is not the difficult part; it’s the letting go.

Yes, I am letting Capt. M go. He will now be in  a huge school with so many other influences. I won’t be there to protect and monitor him. I think this is tough for many mom’s, especially with the first child. It’s a necessary step in life but one that pulls on mom’s heart strings. Even writing this I have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes.

I am a worrier by nature and I am sure this plays a big role in the emotions I am experiencing. Yes I will be that mom at the buss stop needing a tissue! In the end, I know things will be okay. It will take a couple of weeks of adjustment but eventually we will ease into a routine.

I have heard by the time the second one goes to school, it won’t be such a big deal. Mr. B will probably be pushed out the door! No, not really. But I am told it gets easier with the second child. Plus I am sure there are much more difficult milestones to come!

Anyways, all of you experienced elementary school moms, I want to hear from you. Did you have a hard time when your oldest went to kindergarten?

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Renae Chiovaro

Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.

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Comments

  1. Heidi says:
    August 5, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    It’s been a while for me… my oldest is now 13 and I’ve had 5 more go to school since!!!! But, I do remember being a bit apprehensive… but knowing it was an exciting adventure for him and seeing him be a “big boy” is so neat…
    School seems like a scary , big place… but he will find his way… I volunteered alot in the classrooms too. That always helped ease my anxiety a litle as I got to know his teachers and spend time there.

  2. Elizabeth T. says:
    August 5, 2011 at 4:02 pm

    I just sent my yougest of four off to kindergarten last year, I was just at teary eyed the fourth time as I was the first! They all did great and I am sure Capt. M will too!

  3. Jacob says:
    August 9, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    He will do great I know it. Im not excited for when Ireland starts either

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