Mama Kats Writing Workshop - Sending my Baby to School


Mama’s Losin’ It

This Week's Prompts: List 8 things you're looking forward to OR list 8 things you're dreading about sending the kids back to school.


You might be tired of hearing it, but I am sending my son to Kindergarten. Here is my list of 8 things I am looking forward to as his very excited Momma!
  1.  I look forward to Mikey, using the name Mike. He told us at registration to fill out all of his paperwork with "Mike," not Mikey, Michael, or Jr., but just Mike. A strong name and one that he will use the rest of his life.
  2. I look forward to the first time he will ride a school bus. For years he has excitedly exclaimed "School BUS!!! He is more excited about the bus, than actually starting Kindergarten.
  3. I look forward to the first time he brings home a paper with a sticker, smiley face, 100%, or an A, as I want him to know and understand how good it feels to be a great student.
  4. I look forward to him making friends, and the stories he will tell of what it is like to have a best friend.
  5. I look forward to seeing him flourish and grow. Nothing excites me more to know that he will learn so much in the next 10 months, that he will not be the same little boy by the end of June.
  6. I look forward to meeting his teacher, and seeing how she will impact his love of learning.
  7. I look forward to official school and class pictures, and the first day of school photographs!
  8. I look forward to seeing my little guy, fall in love with school and setting the example to his brother about why learning is fun and enjoyable!
I want to have a great year, but I am not the one who will decide that. This is the first time that my son will make choices on his own, and I know he can do it. As a family we will love and support him as he learns and grows so much this year. I want to celebrate his achievements, and support him with love and understanding when he struggles. I will be the first to jump into a project with enthusiasm, and will have to remind myself that it is his project, not mine. I know he can do this, but can I?

Am I ready to let go? Am I going to miss my little monster horribly? Will I bawl like a baby when I wave to him, as he walks into class? Will he tell me that he doesn't want me to hug or kiss him goodbye? Could I love this kid any more than I already do? Is it wrong to admit that I am nervous and worried? How on earth am I going to sleep the night before?
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  1. Chef M August 16, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Our baby boy isn't so little anymore, flashes of independence & a strong desire to learn have taken hold. He is extremely excited to learn & I can only imagine he will have points in time where he will need to be reminded that it's not his classroom to teach. When they teach about dinosaurs he will rock, if only they would have curriculum on construction equipment! He is going to do great & so will you!

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    1. Jenny FortnerAugust 16, 2012 at 8:30 AM

      Thank you for saying what was on my mind! Watch out if he has "show and tell," or has to give an oral report all about dinos or transportation. Crossing my fingers for a good year!

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  2. JenniferAugust 16, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Awww! Kindergarten is an exciting time for the little ones. My daughter does not want to go, she wants to stay home. I think it is easier when the kids actually WANT to go like Mike!

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  3. MorganAugust 16, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    It will be a doozy that first day ... but seeing their joy and happiness makes it all okay! :) Enjoy it and take lots of pictures!!

    Stopping by from Mama Kat's :)

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  4. CassieAugust 17, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I love that Mikey wants to be called Mike! Chloe was excited about riding the bus too. And I have to say that your last paragraph hit everything on the head for me. It will be an adjustment but a good one.

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  5. AnnieAugust 18, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    This reminds me to soak up all my at home time with my 14 month old...years fly by TOO quick! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. UnknownAugust 19, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Loved reading your 8!

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