Wednesday, August 8, 2007
the lump
the lump is coming back. the one in my throat that was there EVERY day when i dropped Rebekah off at school last year. as august flies by (it feels like it so far!) and i anticipate school starting on september 4 - the lump is coming back. i'm trying to ignore it - i mean, i still have almost a month. but she'll be gone for 7 hours a day this year! instead of 3 last year. i don't know. any tips, anyone?? i just want to hold her and never let her go. i hate this.
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I was JUSt thinking about this for you yesterday - wondering if you felt like the summer had gone by way too quickly for you. I know she's excited and will do great, but I can only imagine your feelings! Beth's son, Harrison, started Kindergarten this week (it's all day in NC), and they're ALL having a hard time getting used to it (although HE loves it!) Lots of change!
Courtney, I completely feel your pain! I would have LOVED to start out with a half day kindergarten! Harrison LOVES school and can't hardly wait to get out the door to go but it's been more of an adjustment for me than I thought. It's so quiet around the house and while I'm loving the one on one with my two year old, Jackson, it's SO quiet! :) I miss Harrison. He gets home at 4:00pm and by the time we do anything fun, we're rushing to do dinner, once that's over it's time to get ready for bed and start all over again. I feel like I've hardly seen him! I'm not telling you this to discourage you, I'm just telling you some of what we've experienced so far. I'm sure I'll get more used to it as it goes by but I'm sure the "lump" is going to be there for me for a long time. It's a new phase of life for sure and I'm feeling like I want to hold on to the old phase..before school! I need to embrace each new phase I guess. :) You get so caught up with how each new thing will affect your child, and yet, it really affects you too. I'll be thinking of you in Sept.! Take care, Beth (Katy's friend :))
I don't know that that lump ever really goes away. I felt the same way everyday last school year but had to hide it so that Lindsey wouldn't get upset, too...she would rather be home with me. As much as I say I am ready for school to start because we are all getting on each other's nerves :)...That lump is trying to make it's way back in. However, it is a double edged sword...I get more one-on-one with Kyle...I am able to get my chores done before Lindsey gets home...and it certainly makes me appreciate my time with her. And that day flies by...trust me....2:35 pm is here before you know it...no words of wisdom...just letting you know you aren't the only one.
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