I Just Know I Will Cry? My Son Is Starting School Today - Pic of Him

Hi Thebohemianheart, He was great going in and happy to do so which made it easier, I think I would have caved in if he had cried about it but he loved his day andwas really excited about going again this morning bless so I am really pleased that he is enjoying it. Can't believe how quick they grow up. The house feels a bit empty today. Thanks so much for the hug, that was appreciated and no ofcourse I don't mind. I think he is cute too but I am mummy so biased LOL. Ellie :D

I knew exactly what you mean as my eldest daughter is at univesity at the moment and it seems like only yesterday she was born, in fact she is 22 today bless. All the best to your son, wow, I bet you are proud of him too eh! Going through the same sort of emotions I guess. Ellie :D

I really hate to say this, but don't blink, he will be graduating and going off to college tomorrow because, yes, they do grow up fast. It does make it a bit easier when they like going off to school. And, it is fun to listen to them when they come home and share the things they have learned with you, like it was the first time anyone ever knew it. (hope that made sense)

Hi PearlGrace, Oh I was choking back tears as I left him but didn't let him see them and he was fine and went straight in. The childminder said he came out full of it and looking forward to gong again in the morning. Huggles. Ellie :D

Hi Ellie. It sounds like you did so great just letting him walk right in that school, as tearful as you were. It's so amazing how strong and resilient kids are. Well, how fun is that that he is ready to go right back in the morning? Wonderful! Take care. Huggles.

Hi Paulsy, Oh bless her she looks so happy and excited and such a beautiful girl. I couldn't leave a comment on the photo though as not on friends list but what a lovely girl you have there. The girls at my sons school where the some colour school dresses as his uniform is royal blue. They look so smart don't they. He was as good as gold going in and I could just leave him too and enjoyed his day and was just as excited the following day too bless. Quiet at home, but gettin used to it a bit now. Ellie :D

As I thought. Very smart. I hope that you both have a good day.

Hi P1kef1sh, I dropped him off expecting him to cling and hug and he went straight in sat at a desk and started playing and said 'see ya mum, love you' I was so proud bless, I gave him a hug and a kiss and told him I loved him too and that his childminder would be picking him up as usual and he said ok and that was it. I was choking back tears as I went to the car, but my childminder text so I read in my break, now three on every night I work, finally got that one sorted, and said he had an excellent day and really enjoyed it. He did look smart for him bless. Don't worry about me I am fine, I bet the reason I'm getting a puppy is cos he is all gron up and I know I won't be having anymore LOL. Ellie :D

Hi Minchkin, Oh he loved it, went straight in and was fine, I was choking back tears as I left him but didn't really have time to think about it as straight to work. Just home now and childminder said he really enjoyed himself and looking forward to going in the morning. I'm usually awake by 7 but I need to be up and out by 8.30 that should be fun. Huggles. Ellie :D

Aw i'm glad he got on ok and that you coped well too! it'll be easier tomorrow now the first day nerves are over for both of you! you'll be in a routine before you know it!! xxx

Hi Titagdl, When I read this I thought oh no as he had been so good on his first day and just went in but he was fine too the following morning an thoroughly enjoyed himself, they grow up so quickly don't they. I do think it makes it harder when they cry but usually once mum has gone as the teachers say they are fine. Thanks for sharing. Ellie :D

That's allright, Ellie, take your time. There is no rush with this, I appreciate the gesture and you just take care and take however long you need. Birthdays and first school days are precious and you need to take in as much excitement as possible!! . I am picking up Karma and Bollie tomorrow, eek! Very excited!

Oh wow, I bet you are excited, Oh post a pic when you have them both. I almost feel like another mummy as I was almost there at the birth too LOL. Huggles Ellie :D

Hi Cyberfluf, Oh he did so enjoy his first day bless, he looks so grown up in his uniform though. He was just as excited the following day to so I am so pleased he is enjoying it. Been a really hectic week. I still haven't managed to get to the post ofice yet to send your bits but are now packaged ready. Bear with me, it was my daughters birthday too so a bit crazy this end, haven't really had time to be on myLot either. Huggles. Ellie :D

Hi Moondancer, This is my third time too but my other two are 22, and 17 so a few years ago now and he really is my baby as he is still four bless but was brilliant and enjoyed his day. It was me holding back tears as I left him. Ellie :D

Hi Checapricorn, Oh he went in very happily, it was me holding back the tears, LOL, my baby all grown up but I am happy knowing that he enjoyed himself and has made new friends already. Huggles. Ellie :D

Hi Creematee, Oh I remember my son starting preschool too and I think that was worse as they are still so very tiny. His childminder text, he said he had a wonderful time and he seemed very happy when I dropped him, he is used to me not phoning on the days I am at work and he knew his childminder was picking him up, I would have just thrown he routine if I had phoned. He is looking forward to going again tomorrow. It was me holding back the tears. It will get easier and you'll start to enjoy those two afternoons I'm sure. Ellie :D

Hi Skinnychick, He was fine and had a great first day and was happy to go again this morning. It just feels so empty here today but I am so pleased he is enjoying it and I am pleased to hear I am not the only one that cried LOL. Ellie :D

Hi Gemini, I suppose I am in a similare situation with the others grown so it has mainly been me and him on our own and we are so very close but he had a fantastic time but I had to hold back tears as I left him. I have had the leaving home bit and boy is that one strange, but I still get all the washing when they come back LOL. Ellie :D

Hi Lazeebee, Oh he loved his first day and was excited about going again when I dropped him this morning and I am really pleased he is enjoying it but it just feels a bit empty here at home at the moment. He just looked so grown up in his uniform bless. Ellie :D

Hi Casey, Oh I was bery proud but sad too that my baby was finally grown up and going to school, he had a wonderful time though. Ellie :D

I'm glad he enjoyed his first day at school (and that the concrete was removed). You are lucky...not every child enjoys going to school and especially not on the first day (even if it's not their first time). I teach kindergarten and you can imagine the amount of crying and the 'I want to go home' whines that I have to face at the beginning of each school year.

Hi SViswan, Oh kindergarten I should imagine there are lots of tears, when he first went to nursery he was very clingy about me leaving and cried most days but his teachers thought he was such a loving boy and he would always give them a hug whn he left for the day and luckily he can still them sometimes at playtime so this has made the transistion easier I think. There was one little boy though that used to scream the minute his mum left for the whole session, that must have been such hard work for them. I think you do a remarkable job. I struggle trying to keep one occupied at times LOL. Ellie :D

Wow thanks for remembering, the concrete was still there on Monday and I phoned as said that I had been promised they wouldn't be and if not removed before the Wednesday I would be be wanting my son to stay indoors until removed and hey were very apologetic and got it removed that day. My son did enjoy his first day and I didn't cry as he was just so happy. Feels a bit starnge and quiet at home but he got up all excited to go again today bless. Ellie :D

Yes he is very handsome. he is going to break alot of hearts.

Ellie Yesterday was my daughter's first day as a Senior. I can't believe it, time does fly. I'm so happy that your son enjoy his first day.

Thanks Kaleegirl, he does look rather cute and proud to be sat there in his uniform eh! I think he is a handsome boy too but I am mum so biased LOL. Huggles. Ellie :D

Hello there Ellie, there's certainly no need for you to apologize for I truly understand your situation. Now if you ask me, I don't know if I could make the cut as a great father but thanks for the belief in me, I have the confidence now, seeing that you are a great mom, and I respect you what with the experiences that you had been going through and all. Take care, as always.

Ah bless, you'll cut it when the time is right and in your heart you know that, you are one of the good guys which will make you a loving parent too in the future. Ellie :D

Hi Zed, apologies for late response, puppy power at home is taking over and keeping me very busy LOL. Thank you so much for your kind words they are really appreciated. You have sused me well, my children are so important to me and we are all very close and loving and what a lovely compliment to me. Zed you will make a wonderful father as you are so compassionate and understanding though I believe I have said that to you before. I can't wait until you settle and have some and if still on the Lot you can share your adventures of being a parent with us. My son had a fantastic time at school and thoroughly enjoyed it for which I am so happy about. It is lovely to see him grow even if a bit tearful for me LOL. Huggles. Ellie :D

Hi Littleowl, We love to see them growing up and doing their own thing but yes the house does feel empty this morning. I didn't cry as I thought I would but did well up a bit. He had a lovely first day and was really excited about going again this morning bless. Did your grandson start this week too as they are a similar age aren't they? Huggles. Ellie :D

Oh Littleowl, I hope he loved it as much as mine did, it is happy and sad all at the same time eh! Huggles. Ellie :D

Hi Ellie..today is my grandsons first day..am going to ring my daughter this evening to see how he got on and how she was too when he left....Huggles littleowl

Hi Liquorice, Oh pre-school is even a bigger step then school in a way as it is the first time you leave them to be independent away from you. They are usually fine, it is us that feels it more eh! My son was fine and really enjoyed himself which I am so happy about. The house just feels a bit quiet at the moment. I hope all goes well when your daughter sarts next week. Ellie :D

My son started getting quiet and nervous just before he started but once there was elated so hopefully your daughte will be this way too. My son doesn't even get out of the bath clean LOL so have been through three sets of uniform so far! Ellie :D

Thanks! Yes, when we first talked about it and visited she was really excited about toys and painting and other children, but recently she's become a bit more thoughtful and quiet about it, and the other day she said that she didn't want to go to school. I'm hoping that she'll be ok once she sees all the other children. It does feel like a big step. I'm going to hopefully be doing some work of some kind on the mornings she's away, so I'll be keeping myself busy! I'm glad your son's loving his school. (Is the uniform still so sparkling clean? lol!)

Hi Guybrush, That is how I felt this morning after I had dropped him, the house was empty and felt strange. He loved his first day and was rearing to go again this morning bless. He is the last of my brood too but I am so pleased that he has settled well and is enjoying it. Ellie :D

Oh it is exciting Guybrush, still feels a bit quiet at home at the moment though. I showed Wendie (my friend who had her head shaved for charity) you beautiful comment and she welled up with tears bless so thank you your comment made a wonderful difference. Huggles. Ellie :D

I'm so happy it went well for him, Ellie - it's exciting when new phases of your life begin; for you and for him!