Yesterday was one of the most dreaded days of a parent. That day when your child starts school and leaves your side. I don't think any parent ever feels prepared... it's the end of an era and the beginning of a new one - a long new one.
We started preparing the day before by washing her uniforms, getting her backpack ready and assembling her teacher's gifts. We decided on a Starbucks cup and a gift card. I made tags that said "A little treat to help you get back into the 'grind' ".
Yesterday morning we woke up bright and early - which she hated! She loves cuddling in bed with us for a good 30-45 minutes before coming downstairs so having to get up was very different for her. Either way, she was excited and we got ready for the big day. I took a 100 pictures and tried to savor every moment before we dropped her off.
We got to her classroom and she quickly sat down and started making friends and drawing and gave us kisses and waved goodbye.
The rest of the day I was a ball of nerves wondering how she was doing and if she was having fun. Once it was finally time to get her she ran out to us and have us the biggest hug and started crying a bit saying that she missed us. She said she didn't realize school was so long. The teacher said she did great and E came back with a lot of stories. I know she had a fun day, but it's going to take some getting used to us not being together. We're both so used to our routine that this seems so foreign to us - I hope in time it gets easier... sooner rather than later.
How did the first day go for you? Did it take a while for your child to get into the routine of going to school for such long days?
We started preparing the day before by washing her uniforms, getting her backpack ready and assembling her teacher's gifts. We decided on a Starbucks cup and a gift card. I made tags that said "A little treat to help you get back into the 'grind' ".
Yesterday morning we woke up bright and early - which she hated! She loves cuddling in bed with us for a good 30-45 minutes before coming downstairs so having to get up was very different for her. Either way, she was excited and we got ready for the big day. I took a 100 pictures and tried to savor every moment before we dropped her off.
We got to her classroom and she quickly sat down and started making friends and drawing and gave us kisses and waved goodbye.
How did the first day go for you? Did it take a while for your child to get into the routine of going to school for such long days?
As a teacher that gift would rock!!! I've been teaching 5 years and I don't think I've ever gotten a beginning of the year gift. You are so sweet! Amazing things are coming your way as you see your daughter learn and grow this year. Good luck!
Nice gift idea. I love the saying you came up with. I enjoy getting first day of school gifts, they start the year off right :). Each day will get easier and easier and you will find a new routine. She will come home tired more so the first week and then the stories will be coming, the playdates will be asked to have and even the girl drama will begin and you will wonder again, how did we get here so fast. Just be there and enjoy every. single. moment. Soon enough they graduate and leave. I know a bummer comment! Have a great day Amanda.
Aww I'm glad she had a great first day! I'm sending my firstborn off next Monday to kindergarten and I'm a mess about it. I hope I can hold my sh*t together, LOL
Aww Amanda!! I hope that you were OK yesterday!!! It sounds like she did very well though. I'm not a mom but I'm sure that after a while it will be great. Once she makes some friends and stuff. Love the gifts that you made, so creative. Stay strong lady and I hope that you have a good day today!! :-)
Such a great gift idea for her teacher - super cute! *Hugs* mama, you've got this and it looks like she's already settling in for a great year <3
Love the gift ideas! But oh my.. yes i feeel your pain. My daughter started a few weeks ago, though, and it was 2nd grade. But i don't feel like it gets any easier. Then today my baby will start preschool and I'm already crying inside!
You handled her first day like a champ and so sweet of you to give those gifts to her teachers!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
Aww glad she had a great first day! I'm sure it was hard not having her around all day but I'm sure she's going to love school!
<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea Breezes
LOVE the gift that you decided on! Glad to hear she had a fun first day, I can only imagine how hard it will be to not be together all the time!
Awww, I am sure I'd be a ball of nerves too but it looks like she did great!
The gifts that you put together are so cute! So sweet that she missed you all - I'm sure she'll get into her routine soon!
the gifts you put together are so cute! and omgggg i tear up just thinking about violet going to school one day! hang in there mama! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
YAY! Happy first day of school to her! And what adorable lil gifts!
So many tears!!! How did you handle her getting teary during pick up? That's what I'm nervous for-I feel Lily will go willingly & be exited but the pick up will likely be emotional..for us both.
Such a great teacher gift! That and wine are my go-to's and I may need to steal your cute tags ;) I'm glad she had a good day! It's definitely a big adjustment. It took us basically the entire year to get it down. It went in waves of good and bad and it brought out a whole new side of Avery that I hadn't seen before. It is amazing just how much they learn now though! They're years ahead of us!
You're super mom!
Aw this is so sweet and is already making me get misty for when it's my little guys turn in 3 years. And those teacher gives are so, so perfect - and I love all of the detail you put into it!
Oh, I love that teacher gift idea! I might have to steal that one for Mac's teachers. Glad to hear that she liked school. I'm nervous about my preschooler doing 3 days this year. Why do they have to grow up so soon?
Aw, I hope it gets easier sooner rather than later for you both too XO Cute gift ideas!
LOVE the little gift that you made!! So thoughtful and so creative!
Awww what a huge day for both of you guys! Love the gift you put together, and so glad she had a great first day!
Aww so sweet! I love that she missed y'all :) And super cute gifts!
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