That is the question running through my head right now, how is it possibly the night before my little ones head to Kindergarten? Where have the last five years gone? Is the day when all 4 of the minions are in the school together here? It just cannot be - but it is and this momma is a HOT mess.
Five years ago I had not even begun my blogging journey, it was in my head of should I write this all down or not, will I care to keep it, does anyone want to see what I have to say? These were my thoughts and wonders, nothing about do we have everything for Kindergarten. I was a very sleep deprived mom of 4 kids all 2 and under. Not one thought would cross my mind about Kindergarten, I could barely remember who I fed at what time and had they all pooped that day or not. I had one mad at me because he still went to daycare when I stayed home with the littles, one who thought she was bigger than she was and was testing her independence and two who needed me ALL the time. Kindergarten was YEARS away, or so I thought.
It's time, they are ready their preschool teachers told me so, it's time for me to let go and to watch them grow into who they are destined to become. It's time to once again meet a new teacher and see how we can fold her into our lives. It's time for Cale and Mallory to make the big step into Kindergarten.
We have been counting sleeps for a few weeks - everything is counted in the number of sleeps remaining around here. They are excited, just the last two days did I see any nerves come out. The fears, they are there but that's okay they will make it. Matthew and I have been answering questions along with Maggie and Caden about their day, where they will go and what they will do. They are asking us where all of their friends are, we are making sure they know but that they also know there are many new friends to meet.
We got our supplies, WHEW what a night, we go in shifts next year! We have our outfits for the first day picked out. We know that Mommy and Daddy will be there when they walk into school. We know who is packing lunch and who is buying lunch because it is Hot Dogs and chips. We know that their years they spent with Ms. Lauren has prepared them for this day. We know that they are ready but yet this momma is struggling to let her babies go.
I think it is definitely harder this time to let them head to Kindergarten since I know they will grow so much and change so much. They learn at rapid speed and never look back from day one of Kindergarten, I am supposed to love that but part of me just wants time to stand still.
Five years ago, Caden had hand, foot and mouth and we were divided into two different places so the babies did not catch it. We were getting by no sleep, no showers and no plans other than making it to the next feeding. We were not thinking about our kids starting school and the fact that they are the Class of 2028. We had different vehicles, jobs and goals for our careers. We had no idea this day would actually come but it is here with full force.
We are ready, we will survive tomorrow and Kindergarten will become our routine. We will see our brother and sister among the halls and on the bus and know that they are there if we need them. We have our angels at school and in heaven watching out for us and guiding us. We are READY!
Watch out LPS here we come, Mrs. Chipman is in charge of my babies and I know she will take care of them!
Caden and Maggie are excited and nervous about 2nd grade, they are the BIG kids in school and will be the ones who rule. They have fabulous teachers and we cannot wait to see what the year will bring!
So ready or not the school year is here, Kindergarten and 2nd Grade are here! There is nothing left to do but embrace it and celebrate!
Let's go - here's to a great 2015 - 2016 school year!
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