I have been writing about ways that I have been easing Cody into preschool (which starts Sept. 4th!) and the last step was summer camp at The Little Gym. I had one scheduled in July, but backed out because I was nervous to drop him off for 3 hours. I am in love with TLG! They have done so much for Cody and I really have complete trust in them having my baby boy, but it is still hard! Let’s face it, mamma needs to cut the cord!
So I had another camp scheduled for today and tried to back out when we were in class on Tuesday, but Mr. Andrew made me bring him :) That is what it takes for me to let go….the teacher made me do it!!!
I had been talking to him about it over the past few days and made sure he knew that I would be there to pick him up when camp was over. We went in today, he gave the teachers high fives, walked in the room and never looked back! I stayed for 20 minutes, but he didn’t need me so I left.
I did call and check in and Mrs. Paige sent me a few pics which made me cry. He is having a blast and it finally hit me that I can’t keep him with me forever :( It is sad, but also makes me happy. He is growing up!
My little boy all grown up :)
How much fun does this look like?! Hangin with the boys!
So I am here, in the house, in complete silence. Grayson is asleep and I am sitting on my couch blogging. A little crazy, sad and eerie, but mama could get use to these little breaks of silence! Holla!
How are you feeling with school starting just around the corner?? Are you having as hard of a time as I am letting go?!
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The first one is hard… but exciting to send off to school and the first time you see them at their Christmas program and video the whole thing and take a million pics and when the report cards come home and they are doing well… it makes you so proud! If the reports are good – that is! :) I am very nervous about Ausin starting preschool this year for a million reasons. The biggest one being he just turned 3! We shall see! Good luck! And I tell you this all the time but you do not give the Codster enough credit.
I know! Just keep reminding me!! Austin will love it and do great!Sent from my iPad
Well, I know how you feel. My "baby" is starting her freshman year in HS and let me tell you, I am having a HARD time with it–more so than when she started school many years ago.
At orientation the other day, it took all I had to NOT follow her around as she walked through her class schedule to find her classrooms. She didn't tell me NOT to go, but I knew it was time to let her go on her own. But, there was this feeling in the pit of my stomach that was…well…queasy, I guess. Of course, it didn't help when she came back with two freshman boys chatting with her. God is really testing me! LOL!
Letting go is the hardest thing we, as moms, have to do. But, we have to trust that we've raised our kids well and that those who are helping us nurture/educate our kids will be there to support them (and US!) as they make their own way in the world. I'm in the middle of writing my own post on this for MK, so keep an eye out. You'll see you are NOT alone.
I will! Can't wait to read the post! Glad to hear I am not alone!! It is a very hard transition for everyone, including the mamas!!Sent from my iPad
Very proud of you mama Jen! Cody looks so happy! Letting go is hard! This is my last year before Connor is in school everyday allday!! It makes me so sad to think about it! And with Nathan heading off to college….emotional meltdown!
It is so sad, but good at the same time! Our boys are growing up :)Sent from my iPad