Today my baby started school. Right before the bell rang, to line up I took a look around the lot at the kids. I will tell you I wanted to scoop up my little girl and run back to the van and get in and never come back. Those older kids are mean, beat on each other, curse, spit, kick. There was a cop in the back looking on and a security guard. They had no control over those kids. I kept my child next to me until she walked away in line to her class. My heart was racing, a huge lump in my throat and tears were falling. Her last words were, I love you to Mommy, when I yelled Bye Becca, I love you. Man, was that hard letting her walk away. She will be in school from 8:30am to 3:09pm.
So far today I did some grocery shopping. I want to cook a nice dinner. I bought all the fixings for meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, brocolli and a fresh baked loaf of italian bread. Jim will be happy. I haven't cooked in a couple days. In about 20 minutes I will head out and go do laundry. Yep, I am going to attempt it myself today. I'll just have to hurry and remove the clothes from the dryer so the heat don't get to me as much.
I also have to swing by the Rainbow store and get Rebecca a sweater. She needs a dark blue sweater.
Well, that's about it. I'll let you know how her first day went.
Love to all,
CINDY
Awwww Cindy Rebecca is so adorable !!!!!!! Hope her first day of school goes ok, can I come to dinner tonight too ? Lol , Love Ya Lisa XO
ReplyDeleteCindy I too know how hard it is to let the go that first day...My daughter had to go to a rough school and I worried so much about her. We couldn't afford private school and so this was the only choice...I hated seeing her go to that school.so I know well what you are going through...I am praying that something will open up for Rebecca to go to...
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carlene
she looks so cute. what is mommy going to do with all her free time now? Her teacher looked nice.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Our Becca looked adorable!! I hope she has fun in class today and makes a nice friend. I know it was hard for you to let her go. I hope she comes home with a cool art project, and lots of stories to tell.
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Pam
Hi Cindy its a awful day when you baby has to go through the gates. Our children start "big" school at four years old. My Amelia has just started to go all day and she loves it, and she wont be 5 until next January. Hannah has just started what we call nursery school and she will go every morning starting at 9 and finnishing at 12 and she is just 3 years. She loves it too. I wish Becky all the luck in the world, wish she could go to a better school though it is so worrying for you. Loved all the photos. her teacher look so nice I am sure she will be O.K.Kathie.
ReplyDeleteI bet she was so excited to start school today!! I'm excited just thinking about how her first day in kindergarten is going. Let us know how she liked it.
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(((((((((((((((( Sis )))))))))))))))) I can only imagine how hard it was to leave her there. I know that feeling of wanting to pick them up and run. And I know your school isn't in the best settings. But I am hoping for a different outcome inside the school for her. She will love it I hope, she looks so cute!!!!
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Ang
Oh this must have been so hard for you. I hope her first day at school went ok. Ahhh. Big hug. Tells x
ReplyDeleteI do remember. And you know she will be fine, but still, that's your baby. Such a cute smile. She's a cutie pie. I bet she feels so grown up. Dinner sounds good at your house. Yesterday, we had lasagna, italian/garlic bread, salad and tea. Tonight we will have Rock Cornish Hens and stove top stuffing and some kind of side veggie with it. Big hugs to you, Nelishia
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Awww! What a happy, sad day for you and Rebecca. I know she will do fine. I fear you will not get much more rest with the two girl's in school. Soon you will be as busy as EVER, with your new granddaughter and toddler grandson to love and spoil. [will you ever get any rest? ] ;-)
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Toodle's,
Tia
What great pictures - I hope Rebecca has a great day at school and can't wait to get the full report. Take care - Leene
ReplyDeleteLong time no see, Cindy.
ReplyDeleteI've missed so much. First of all, let me just say that little Adrianna down there in your last entry is just gorgeous, such a sweet girl.
And awww... I still remember my first day of school. I was so excited to go, but I know my mom hated to see her baby go just like you did. She'll make lots of new friends and learn so many things though, she'll make you so proud =)
I miss you guys; I'm getting back to journaling, I swear!
I hope you're doing well.
Morgan
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I remember those days well... I went through it 3 times! It is hard letting them take those first steps towards independence, Cindy... but, it does get easier. There are many firsts in Rebecca's life.. as you well know.. having Emma..
ReplyDeleteRebecca looked so cute, and so grown up! :)
Hugs
Jackie
umm yueah that first day of school is a kick in the pants...for us moms anyway.... :( I cried when both of mine went to school.....like I cried all flipping day long....then cried when I saw them to pick them up...they were embarrassed...lol...They are almost 16 and 11 now and I still get teary eyes on the first day of school....then i have a party with chocolate and soap operas :) uninterrupted...lol
ReplyDeleteKelly
the first day my daughter went to school, I had an anxiety attack! I realized that must be how separation anxiety must feel.
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tina
ps... she won't be there with those older kids... you get the special permission for next year...
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Dawn
She looks sweet... I bet it was harder for you than for her... I hope her day was wonderful.
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Dawn
awwwww I know it was hard sending her off to her first day!! Ive sent three and cried every time! well thats a lie i think i laughed and kicked up my heels when Ryan started school lol but anyhooo I hope she had a good day and that those bad kids will nto rub off on her. shes a cutie from the pictures :) have a good evening, Densie
ReplyDeleteawwwww I know it was hard sending her off to her first day!! Ive sent three and cried every time! well thats a lie i think i laughed and kicked up my heels when Ryan started school lol but anyhooo I hope she had a good day and that those bad kids will nto rub off on her. shes a cutie from the pictures :) have a good evening, Densie
ReplyDeleteits always hard when they first start school. hope she had a great day
ReplyDeleteDeb
Awww.... I understand how you feel. My heart broke with all my kids too until I figured out I got a little free time. Can't wait to hear how the first day went.
ReplyDeleteDinner sounds so good as usual. I wanna come eat with you someday.
Take care and Hugs, Chrissie
hi cindy i hope that rebecca had a good first day at school
ReplyDeleteit is hard to watch your kids go anywhere without you...at least for me it is, lol
hope dinner was good too sounds yummy
loved the pictures
ttyl
emily
I really hope that school works out for you all.....or maybe an opening will come at the private school soon...Keep positive....I hope she has a wonderful day!!!
ReplyDelete-Ellie
I was the same way with both of my kids! :o) I think it was harder on me to leave them, then it was on them. lol
ReplyDeleteLisa
she looks a bit lost or worried...i remember those young days well...Rebecca sure looks cute though. I hope she has a wonderful start to a new school.
ReplyDeleteXO lj
Cindy dosn't she look just adorable ~ do let us know as soon as possible how she got on her first day ~ and how did you cope without her at home ~ remember how I felt the first day my Daughter went to school it is a day you never forget ~ Ally x
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Love the one where she's so serious!
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