Wednesday, August 26, 2009

WW - Grape KneeHigh


First day of Kindergarten, over.

She cried.

Mom cried.

Dad...was strong...

She came home full of life and stories.

And she was fine, without us.

We played "Moose in the House" with our Kindergartener.

Mom planned Day 2.

And everyone went to bed. Except me.

She's going back tomorrow.

She's fine.

Mom's fine.

And I'm....strong.




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17 comments:

Alicia W. said...

Aww Jay! Your such a sweet Daddy. I love this post.

Liz Mays said...

Making it through day one is more than half the battle. :)

Liz {Learning To Juggle} said...

Now that's my type of strength ;)

Congratulations on surviving your, I mean her, first day!!

Jennifer said...

You made it through the first day! They all get easier, well HS for me was the most emotional one, not certain why, but i made it. :) Happy WW!

Unknown said...

Stay strong! ; )

Congrats to everyone for completing the first day...

Jillene said...

Aaaawwww....so sweet. I had a 5th grader and a 1st grader and I still cried. I am sure come Sept. 8th when my baby starts preschool I will be a blubbering mess!!

Kim said...

My youngest of three starts kindergarten Friday. There may be a tear or two shed during my happy dance, but somehow, I doubt it.

Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting said...

You. Are. So. Cute.

But I'm with ya, pal. I'm with ya. How the hell do we survive Kindergarten!!?!?!

Colette S said...

Oh one day at a time. I'm not sure I'm looking forward to this time next year :)

Otter Thomas said...

When pre school or day care comes our house will be one big cry fest. Nice post.

Jenn@ The Crazies said...

Mine are going into 9th, 4th and 2nd next week and I still cry everytime... maybe I can try to be strong like you! :)

Lee said...

This is so sweet! Take it day by day, and you'll get used to it.

Sarah said...

Aww! You're such a great father! Posts like these leave me teary eyed. My little Nood is only two and I'm dreading the first day.

The Gman said...

my baby girl started 5th grade a few days ago...no different than first day of kindergarten and i was also strong...sort of.

Tom said...

Hang in there pal....it gets easier...a little...

Claremont First Ward said...

Poor Jay. No one ever tells you how hard it can be. (I wouldn't know. I've always done the happy dance when my kids go to school). Kidding. Kidding. The hardest part for me is dealing with the friend stuff........

Alisha said...

Hey, your back!

I hear you. My kids start therapy/preschool in the fall, and I am going to try to stay strong. I think I'll be sad to see them go the first day. :(

posthumous pointer
To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - this is to have succeeded. - Emerson