As I’ve been browsing some mom blogs this morning, there seems to be a common theme: moms who are upset that their children are starting school.
This is a huge change in your lives, both for yourself and your child. The change will be even greater if you’ve been a stay-at-home mother whose primary job has been caring for your children. Even though you might be nervous and upset, just know that you will get used to this change, you will get into a routine, and at the end of the school year you’ll wonder why you ever got upset or nervous.
We live in a really good school district and have had a wonderful elementary school experience so I’m probably spoiled. But I still remember 6 years ago, getting ready to put my oldest on the bus for the first time. I couldn’t imagine doing it, since she was so “shy and quiet” like I used to be as a child.
But this was one of the biggest changes in her life and SHE WAS EXCITED. That’s what made it better for me, knowing that SHE wanted to face this experience head on. That SHE wanted to make new friends and ride the bus. She’s still quiet and shy but she has enjoyed the whole school experience.
I remember the anxiety like it was yesterday and do my best to help some local friends make the adjustment. This year my oldest starts middle school and some of those same anxieties have risen in my chest, but once again, SHE is excited. SHE is ready for the transition.
How can I be upset that she’s excited about this adventure?
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