Whew. What a day it has been. Today has been a “first day” for many people I love.
My baby sister started high school today. (HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE???)
My baby started preschool…(AGAIN, HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE???)
And my husband started a new job!!!!!! WHOOHOOO!!!!
They were even kind enough to let him come in a little bit late on his first day so he could come with me to take the Mini Athlete to school. Heaven knows I needed his arms around me as I blubbered my way out of the building.
I mean, I’ve been a working mom since the Mini Athlete was 9 weeks old. I know he’s used to spending the day away from me. But it’s always scary watching your child go off to a new place. You want him to feel loved, comforted, at peace.
I got back to the car after we dropped him off and said to my husband, “I hope he has a good day,” through my tears. Then I told him, “You better get used to this. I’m pretty sure I”ll be the same way when he starts kindergarten, middle school, high school and college.”
My husband responded with a smile,
“You know, it’s MY first day too.”
Hehe. Oh right.
“I hope you have a good day too, honey.”
It sounds like everyone had a good first day. My little sister sent me a text after school and said her first day was “Amazing!” That probably means there are lots of cute boys in her classes.
My husband had a great first day too. He has a lot to learn about his new position, but he’s excited to get started!
And the Mini Athlete played on the playground, did some art projects and who knows what else. Apparently naptime didn’t last too long, but neither did the tears after I left. For both of us.
And my day? Pretty unproductive considering all the time I spent thinking about these three people I love! But I also spent the day thinking about how I am blessed beyond measure. Truly, truly blessed.
Anyone else celebrating a big “first day” today?
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I peeked in at Patrick when I left (probably 10 minutes after I saw you guys) and he wasn’t crying anymore… I meant to text you, but I forgot!
Now you tell me! Hehe. Just kidding. Sorry I wasn’t up for chatting – I was trying to keep back the “ugly cry”.
I feel you on crying when leaving! My little guy started daycare today after 6 months home with me, and I went to my 2nd day teaching at the elementary school. He was fine, I was fighting tears. I am so glad to hear your husband got a new job, what a blessing.
And I love your sons hair, I am jealous.
Yay, yay, and yay! Glad your family had such an eventful day! My Monday didn’t have any firsts, but it was productive and relaxing at the same time!
awww! you guys are all adorable!
I didn’t cry, but Cal started middle school today. It just seemed surreal. It’s like you blink and they are big kids. The days are long but the years are short!
I’m glad everyone had a great day. Woohoo on the new job. I know how that feels. My hubby lost his job when our little one was 6 months old. We got very lucky and he found another one right when his severance package ran out and we would have pulled both kids out of daycare. It’s all hard but a good hard, glad everything is working out.
So many firsts! Very exciting. I love first days; they make me nervous but I love a fresh beginning! Glad they all went well for your family.
Hooray for first days! Glad to hear that everyone had a good one, and I hope the second days are just as great.
My favorite second day story: second day of first grade, I didn’t get off the bus and my mom panicked. But I wasn’t lost- I fell asleep on the bus. That second day was a DOOZY
That is a lot of firsts for one day! No firsts for us this week, but next week is another story. First day of middle school for my oldest, first day of grade 3 for the middle. I think the little guy goes to his first day of preschool too, but not 100% sure on that yet
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that is a lot of firsts for one day! so glad everyone had successful days
I am empty nesting it right now, but I remember my children’s first. I even took pictures. Those were exciting days and it really pulls at your heart strings. Of course the children always do well and thrive.