Weepy Mommy over preschool-anyone else

[mainemommy1]

Am I the only mom sad that summer is over and my son has started preschool? It's only a few hours 2 days a week but I really miss him and I feel a twinge of sadness that my baby is growing up. I just want him home with me and I know he's only going to get bigger, more independent and before I know it he'll be at all day Kindergarten. ugh......they grow up so fast. Today is day 2 of preschool-I am worried how it will go and wishing we had our laid back schedule that we've had for the first 4 years of his life.

[Marylizah]

Right there with you, mama! DS just started today. It makes me sad, we've had an awesome three years just hanging out, the two of us.

On the other hand, during the three hours he was at school today I managed to:

-- go grocery shopping
-- clean the kitchen
-- finish my bone broth
-- vacuum the entire apartment
-- go through the pile of mail/junk/books/random at the foot of the dining room table that's been bugging me
-- call ped's office
-- update my blog

That level of activity usually takes me 1-1.5 DAYS!

So, despite being sad and teary, I'm also a little happy!

[Kayaking Mama]

Yup, completely feel that way. Intellectually I really do think that DS is ready for a little preschool experience and that he will love it once he settles in, but emotionally I am a mess. Totally dreading our first day (next week). It's getting really hard to hold it together and remain upbeat and positive in front of DS. He's very sensitive to my state of mind and I don't want to affect his feelings about this new adventure.

Hey, I'm in Maine too, in Freeport. Where are you?

[ecoteat]

I had a hard time for a few days last year when dd started. But then I realized how much she loved it. I still hate it when she has a less-than-pleasant social experience or when she picks up some word or idea that I certainly would have not introduced, but I suppose that's part of growing up.

Mary, that is a very impressive list!

(BTW--another Mainer here! I'm Down East.)

[Thisbirdwillfly]

After I dropped my three year old son off at his first day of pre-school, I made it over to a cafe before bursting into tears. I really scared the owners, who knew our family very well...I felt terrible about that!

I could not wait to pick my son up that afternoon. As so soon as I walked into the art area, he looked up at me and burst into tears and said, "I donna wanna go!"

I egotisical enough to admit that hurt my feelings. However, the preschool turned out to be a dream of a place, he just picked it up faster than I did!

Best of luck to you and your little one on this new stage in life!

[mainemommy1]

thanks everyone......I'm glad I am not the ONLY one having these feelings. I'm in York to all you Maine Mommy's!

[bugginsmom]

Another mama who understands EXACTLY how you feel. My only saving grace is that he is in a co-op and I can be with him as much as I want at school. That said, I have serious sadness about kindergarten next year.

[dbsam]

I'm sad too. My children are starting Kindergarten (extended day at Montessori) on Tuesday and I am dreading it. Last year they attended a cooperative preschool (3hrs/2days/wk) where I volunteered. I am second guessing my decision to send them to kindy instead of another year of preschool or home schooling...actually I am second guessing everything and already mourning our upcoming decreased time together while trying not to let my concerns increase their nervousness about attending school.

[aidansmama]

My little guy starts preschool on Thursday and I feel the same way! It will be so strange for him to not be with me even if its only two days a week. It doesn't help that he says he doesn't want to go.

To all the Maine mamas...I'm in Wells!

[lotus.blossom]

Another Maine mama sending her boy to preschool Wednesday. I have all these little feelings of nervousness and dread but he is super excited and after a week of camp at the school over the summer I know he will be fine. Its just a new chapter in our lives.