He’s just left the house, a huge backpack, a tie, a blazer that’s had to be taken up because I bought the wrong size.
He looks so smart, all grown up, so handsome.
He’s catching a bus. He’s probably been on a bus a couple of times in his life and never ever without us. He’s told me that I’m not to chase down the road after him. I’m to let him go.
He’s a new friend, one who is tall and listens. There’s another boy, the year above, who is going to show them the way.
Today Eldest starts high school. Today I feel very grown up.
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I welled up when I realised what this was, before I even started reading. He’ll be fine. And so will you. x
Twitter: @Keris
Big gulp!
Be brave x
Twitter: @EmilyGale
Keris – the thing is, it’s all flown away so quickly. I miss what has gone. But I’m so proud of who he is. I really am a bit emotional today…
Emily – I’ll try!
xxx
Awwww hon!!! He’ll be fine and will come home tonight full of exciting tales!!
C x
Twitter: @Mrs_B33
They grow up so fast.. .and become independent long before we, the parents, are willing to become independent of them, don’t you think?
Ah, poor thing, it must be hard watching them grow up. Sounds like you did quite well. xx
YOU feel grown up!
Pffft.
He’ll be fine…I loved having a tie and blazer…it felt great during those first few weeks.
All those pockets. Inside. Outside. Hidden ones. And at last, I could be warm in class during the winter (wearing coats in class was forbidden at junior school-Mr Street was an idiot!).
Did you take a photo of him? First day photo?
My Mum did.
Twitter: @mrkchmbrs
Oh honey. I know it’s hard to see them grow up so quickly, but look at what you’ve done! You’ve raised a wonderful son despite all the odds; you should be incredibly proud of yourself and for him.
Huggles!
Jamieson
Twitter: @jamiesonwolf
Big hugs to you.
Twitter: @JJ_B_Tea
Gulp. I know how you feel and am dreading taking J to uni in a couple of weeks.
Hope he had a great day, I’m sure he did.
Twitter: @DebsCarr
Oh dear. I think I would have cried more than ‘a little bit’ I think there’ll be great heaving sobs when it’s my turn to let go. And leaving on a bus? Oh holy hell, how’d you manage that?
It’ll all be fine, I’m sure of it.
Twitter: @cloverness
I went through this recently too, but my lad is going to the same school anyway and is going in the same van! So it wasn’t so tough. Congrats girl! Another hurdle cleared..
Much harder on you than on him! He’ll be fine.
Twitter: @mwnt
It does go by far too fast. The sad thing is when they’re all babies you’re just so overwhelmed to really enjoy everything. I think I know why people my age (45) decide suddenly to have another baby. Now I know, seeing my giant teenagers off on their own, how precious it all was and I was just too busy surviving. Could almost try it again…. almost. But then again I’m NOT mad!
Hi
I felt the same way when my daughter started HighSchool yesterday. It seems like just yesterday she was learning to walk, then ride a tricycle, then a two-wheeler, then going on the school bus to Kindergarten. Now she is almost as tall as me. I am proud of the young woman she has become even if she will always be my baby girl in my heart.
Love and best wishes to you & yours,
@RKCharron
xoxo
Twitter: @rkcharron
Lovely, sad and poignant all at the same time.
I hope it’s a little easier tomorrow.
x
Well, it’ll all be over now, I’m guessing – hope he had a top day.
N
Twitter: @nikperring
Ah honey. You look so scared but so happy on that pic.
I’m always amazed that anyone manages to keep a tiny human alive more than a day or two. It’s so amazing when you think about it. Congratulations for being so successful
Huge hugs honey. You must be so proud, and I really love that photo x
Twitter: @hmhunt
Did he have a good day honey? I do hope so…
You’ll never grown up chick, we’re destined to be teenagers for ever…x
Twitter: @writermels
I remember that day. Think I cried for the entire day. It gets easier.
Twitter: @RosieScribble
Awww. I’ve got tears in my eyes! You are a very, very brave mummy.
Twitter: @djkirkby
I cried a little bit with you.
Oh honey, I know that your tears will be so full of your own memories. I know how precious life is, you showed me x
Carol – you’re right. He had lots to talk about and enjoyed his first day!
Lady Fi – yes! I agree. It’s hard letting go, even just a little bit.
Angie – I was so brave
Mark C – yes, I do feel grown up! I’m 35 and have a kid in high school! I did indeed take a photo of him and one of him with his friend (cringe for the poor boys). I am so cool!
Jamieson Wolf – thank you!
JJ Beattie – thank you x
Debs Carr – oh gosh, uni! Oh now I feel sad all over again.
Michelle – the bus was crowded, late and there weren’t any seats. He wasn’t too happy about it… but he managed it.
gaelikaa – they are hurdles, one big hurdle race that I seem to be too busy jumping at the moment. We’ll get there.
Darren Jones – he was! You’re clever.
Lauri – I think that now. I’m 35 and could have another baby (but won’t). I also think that the first child has the hardest journey, he’s the one that gets me being full of angst and nervous about making the wrong decisions. Sometimes I wish that I could press the pause button, it’s all going too quickly. And, clearly, I think you should have another baby!
RKCharron – what a lovely message! Eldest is my baby and I am very proud of him for lots of very special reasons. He’s a star.
trousers – it was easier today, for both of us
Nik Perring – he really enjoyed himself. But now the work begins…
Beth – those photo booths always scare me. The photo was taken on my first Mother’s Day.
Helen M Hunt – I am. And that photo is my favourite one. I don’t have many of me and J at that time.
Lplate Author – he did, thankfully! And you’re so right girlie, growing up is so last year.
Rosie Scribble – hope so!
DJ Kirkby – eek, you’ve it all to come, but not for a few years. It’s scary.
xxx