They Took My Baby - Page 2

strandinthewind · #16 08-15-2005, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

I'm sitting here, a bawling mess, and I took the day off of work because my Sara started 1st grade today. It is her first day, in a new school, riding a bus, and I'm devistated. Why do they have to grow up so fast???

Lord Child - she just keeps growing and growing

Stay strong - she'll be back this afternoon

DrummerDeanna · #17 08-15-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

I just called the school to make sure she made it O.K. (over-the-top; pathetic! LOL...) She's there, safe and sound, and I won't have to worry until 4:00 when she rides the bus home!

LOL - I'm sure you're not the only parent who did that

Violet · #18 08-15-2005, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

Thank you. Yes it is hard. I'm still on here 2 hours later crying about it. That's how her kindergarten was... I knew the teachers pretty well, and I knew all the children. To them, I am "Sara's mom". Every day, I took her to school, the kids would come up, hug me, say "Hi Sara's mom".. it was so cute!!!

That's funny. I was always "Rachel's Mom." I'm sure Sara will do great, and you'll feel so much better when she's home later today and she tells you all about it, how fun the bus was, all her new friends, etc. Isn't it funny how the kids can be so eager to jump into new situations and the moms are the ones who need the hand-holding? It's also sad because it's like they don't need you as much.

Trust me, on September 6th, I'll be the same way you are now! Rachel will know pretty much everyone on the bus, but no one in her class. Even though she makes friends pretty easily, I worry about that. She can be shy. But I'm sure she'll be okay. I hope.

Carol

GypsySorcerer · #19 08-15-2005, 11:28 AM

She looks so cute.

Hang in there, Maria. (((hugs)))

sara1998 · #20 08-15-2005, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Violet

That's funny. I was always "Rachel's Mom." I'm sure Sara will do great, and you'll feel so much better when she's home later today and she tells you all about it, how fun the bus was, all her new friends, etc. Isn't it funny how the kids can be so eager to jump into new situations and the moms are the ones who need the hand-holding? It's also sad because it's like they don't need you as much.

Trust me, on September 6th, I'll be the same way you are now! Rachel will know pretty much everyone on the bus, but no one in her class. Even though she makes friends pretty easily, I worry about that. She can be shy. But I'm sure she'll be okay. I hope.

Carol

You'll have to start another thread when she goes. That way, Sara will have been doing it for 3 weeks then, and I can console you. LOL!!

WildInTheWind · #21 08-15-2005, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

I'm sitting here, a bawling mess, and I took the day off of work because my Sara started 1st grade today. It is her first day, in a new school, riding a bus, and I'm devistated. Why do they have to grow up so fast???

Awww...It's kinda sad isn't it? My daughter is going to start Pre School soon....it's going to kill me!!!!!!

GODDESS6 · #22 08-15-2005, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

I'm sitting here, a bawling mess, and I took the day off of work because my Sara started 1st grade today. It is her first day, in a new school, riding a bus, and I'm devistated. Why do they have to grow up so fast???

awwwwwwwww that is so sweet, & i will be in the same quandry next wednsaday, my son starts 1st grade & will be taking the bus for the 1st time also~ i feel your pain!!!~ they do grow up so fast!!!~ also the pics of her are gorgeous!!!~

WelshWitchPMD · #23 08-15-2005, 05:00 PM

Aww she looks so darn cute! She looks really happy about going, too. I know that they do seem to grow up so fast. My 'little' cousin just graduated from high school this past June and it seems like just yesterday she was a baby.
If I ever do have a kid I am sure that I will feel the same way that you do about sending them off to school.
Good luck.

sara1998 · #24 08-15-2005, 08:03 PM

Well, ya'll, she did great! I knew she would. She really acts like she likes it. (for now at least) She said the bus schedule is a little crazy right now, but I told her in time it will calm down. They colored a little book about what they did their first day of school, and she had drawn a slice of pizza, that's what she chose for lunch. Go figure! And I got a good behavior report from her teacher. So, I'm a happy, (and not so nervous) mom.

Violet · #25 08-15-2005, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

Well, ya'll, she did great! I knew she would. She really acts like she likes it. (for now at least) She said the bus schedule is a little crazy right now, but I told her in time it will calm down. They colored a little book about what they did their first day of school, and she had drawn a slice of pizza, that's what she chose for lunch. Go figure! And I got a good behavior report from her teacher. So, I'm a happy, (and not so nervous) mom.

I'm so glad to hear it all went well, Maria!

I worry about things like what happened at cheerleading practice tonight. One of the other girls, who was in pre-k with Rachel two years ago, was pulling the outer corners of her eyes and saying "do my eyes look nice like this?" I know her, and I know she was referring to Rachel's eyes. (She's Chinese) I don't think it really registered to Rachel what she was doing, but I worry about comment being made about her being Chinese. We've already had to explain to several kids that, yes, I am Rachel's "real" mom and some of her adoption story. That I don't mind so much, but I don't want her to be teased about being Chinese. (I've always taught her to be proud of her heritage.) So that's my main worry about her starting a new school.

Sorry. I didn't mean to go off on a tangent; it's just fresh in my mind because of what happened tonight.

Carol

sara1998 · #26 08-16-2005, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Violet

I'm so glad to hear it all went well, Maria!

I worry about things like what happened at cheerleading practice tonight. One of the other girls, who was in pre-k with Rachel two years ago, was pulling the outer corners of her eyes and saying "do my eyes look nice like this?" I know her, and I know she was referring to Rachel's eyes. (She's Chinese) I don't think it really registered to Rachel what she was doing, but I worry about comment being made about her being Chinese. We've already had to explain to several kids that, yes, I am Rachel's "real" mom and some of her adoption story. That I don't mind so much, but I don't want her to be teased about being Chinese. (I've always taught her to be proud of her heritage.) So that's my main worry about her starting a new school.

Sorry. I didn't mean to go off on a tangent; it's just fresh in my mind because of what happened tonight.

Carol

Any child who is different from our norm is going to take some blows. Hopefully, Rachel will take it all in stride. Children can be terribly mean to eachother. I think it's neat that you adopted.

irishgrl · #27 08-16-2005, 06:00 AM

My little man, the love of my life, the child of my later years, starts Kindergarten on the 24th. I can wait. this is all happening too fast....of course, HE'S excited.

I didnt feel this way when my daughters went to school (did I?)
that was SO long ago I cant remember..........

littlecricket2 · #28 08-16-2005, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by StevieNicksEO17

Aww, she's adorable!!!

My mom used to do the same thing with me, especially since I'm an only child. Now, I'll be a senior in high school and she tells me she goes out and dances in the street on my first day of school!

Ahahaha! After meeting both you and your mom, I can picture that!

Aw, Sara, I hope your daughter has a great first day (and second, and third...)! It will get easier with time.

*Lisa Anne*

Violet · #29 08-17-2005, 12:05 PM

So how is Sara doing?

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Originally Posted by sara1998

Any child who is different from our norm is going to take some blows. Hopefully, Rachel will take it all in stride. Children can be terribly mean to eachother. I think it's neat that you adopted.

Yeah, I know it's something she's going to have to deal with, but I still feel the need to shield her from it. But so far she's been proud to be Chinese, and that will help her. You know what has really been surprising me? Is how girls this age, 6-7, talk about being "fat." My nieces, who are 3 and 4, told Rachel and her other cousin they were "fat" just because they have bellies. When it reality, the 3 and 4 year olds are skin and bones. They hardly eat! It just kills me that this kind of thing comes up so young.

Carol

sara1998 · #30 08-18-2005, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Violet

So how is Sara doing?

Yeah, I know it's something she's going to have to deal with, but I still feel the need to shield her from it. But so far she's been proud to be Chinese, and that will help her. You know what has really been surprising me? Is how girls this age, 6-7, talk about being "fat." My nieces, who are 3 and 4, told Rachel and her other cousin they were "fat" just because they have bellies. When it reality, the 3 and 4 year olds are skin and bones. They hardly eat! It just kills me that this kind of thing comes up so young.

Carol

Sara is by no means little, she's not overweight, but she's a little tall for her age. She's also a little stocky. She recently informed me she's going on a diet.

I let her know there's nothing at all wrong with her, and pointed out my own spare tire. I'm not proud of it, but she dosen't see me ovely obsessed with loosing weight either. Blame it on the little skinny minnies these girls are watching on TV.