They Took My Baby

sara1998 · #1 08-15-2005, 09:27 AM

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???

DrummerDeanna · #2 08-15-2005, 09:34 AM

Oh my - look at your beautiful baby girl!!!! What cute pictures....

I, personally, don't know how you feel - but my sister is in the same boat - my nephew will start first grade next week - and she's just very upset - they DO grow up way too fast....I still remember my little chubby baby nephew -and now he's going into first grade...i'ts crazy!!!

Violet · #3 08-15-2005, 09:34 AM

She's beautiful! And she looks excited to be going to first grade. It's hard, isn't it? My daughter starts first grade next month, and even though she's gone to all-day pre-k and kindergarten, it's going to be hard to just watch her drive away in the school bus. I'm used to driving her to school, chatting with the teacher, knowing all the kids.
They grow up so fast....

Let us know how her first day went....

Carol

gldstwmn · #4 08-15-2005, 09:40 AM

I was almost afraid to open the thread when I saw the title.

She looks excited to be going to school.

Mine starts her senior year on Thursday.

sara1998 · #5 08-15-2005, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

I was almost afraid to open the thread when I saw the title.

She looks excited to be going to school.

Mine starts her senior year on Thursday.

I'm sorry, I being over-the-top.... but I'm really hurt. (pathetic, isn't it??) And I don't believe that yours will be starting her senior year. I'm still astounded that you're old enough to have an 18 year old!

gldstwmn · #6 08-15-2005, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

I'm sorry, I being over-the-top.... but I'm really hurt. (pathetic, isn't it??)

No, I think it's normal. It's good that you're trying to make the most of every moment though.

Now I have to go before I start crying.

DrummerDeanna · #7 08-15-2005, 09:51 AM

Ah Maria - you're not pathetic...and I, too, was a bit apprehensive about opening the thread...

But then my first thought was actually, "Maybe the dingo ate your baby"

Anyway - I'm be anxious to hear all about Sara's first day of the first grade!!

stargazer99 · #8 08-15-2005, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

I'm sorry, I being over-the-top.... but I'm really hurt. (pathetic, isn't it??)

That's not over the top or pathetic at all! Mine starts kindergarten next year, and I'm already an emotional basketcase just thinking about it! So I can definitely relate to what you're going through.

- Mary

sara1998 · #9 08-15-2005, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Violet

She's beautiful! And she looks excited to be going to first grade. It's hard, isn't it? My daughter starts first grade next month, and even though she's gone to all-day pre-k and kindergarten, it's going to be hard to just watch her drive away in the school bus. I'm used to driving her to school, chatting with the teacher, knowing all the kids.
They grow up so fast....

Let us know how her first day went....

Carol

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!!!

StevieNicksEO17 · #10 08-15-2005, 11:13 AM

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!

irishgrl · #11 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 · #12 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 · #13 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

sara1998 · #14 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!!

strandinthewind · #15 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