I was getting ready to do my usual Fun Facts Friday post today, but as I sat down to type it, I realized just about everything I had to talk about stemmed back to being about Lucas, and him officially starting kindergarten today.
They really aren’t kidding when they say you blink and they’re grown up! I mean, I feel like it just yesterday that we were walking off to preschool for the first time?!
I’m horrible (read: an emotional train wreck) when it comes to big changes, and I’ve been psyching myself out all week. I’m fairly certain I’ve cried for some amount of time for at least the past four days straight, and when Lucas teared up at bed time the other night, telling me he was afraid to ride the bus because he was “going to miss me,” it took all of me not to just lose it right then and there. Goodness. Gracious. (thankfully, we talked about the bus a little more and he seems to be much more excited now!)
Ohh, and I certainly have not been doing myself any favors by scrolling through all of the old pictures and videos on my phone from when Lucas was little…
I know I’m not the only mom out there feeling this way (although sometimes I do think I’m a bit nuts), but rather than dwell on the fact that my baby is growing up, or continue worrying about how he’s going to do (plus insert any one of about a million different worries here), I’m trying my best to focus on the positive and continue to be EXCITED for him.
So before I get way too sappy, I’ll just say that this truly IS such an exciting time for him, even if it is sad for me (so true, Kate!). He’s growing up, he’s gaining independence, and he’s starting a brand new chapter of life.
And we’ve had a fun week so far! We enjoyed some extra time at home, worked on some new Legos, and he also started soccer, too!
Yesterday, although it was the first day for all of the other grades in our district, was a bit of a “meet the teacher” sort of day for the kindergartners. The two of us sat outside and watched and waited for the bus to go by so we could wave and get an idea of when he’ll be getting picked up.
Then a little later in the morning, we were off to his new classroom!
I think the visit helped calm some of his jitters a bit, but I know they definitely helped calm mine. Whew!
After visiting his teacher and classroom, Jay and I brought him out for a special lunch at Applebee’s (we let him pick). After that, Jay went back to work, and Lucas and I went to run some errands (I took the day off from work), including getting some new soccer cleats and using up his last remaining Target gift card from his birthday.
Sure enough, he went with more cars. We.have.so.many.freakin.cars.
After our errands, we went and picked up Alex at daycare, and the boys actually had a really good day playing together (these brothers are always hit or miss!).
My goodness, I am just one lucky mama. <3
So here we go today, time for kindergarten! And time to let my little guy go and do big things.
Meanwhile, I’ll just be over here hoping that it will be sunny enough to warrant wearing sunglasses as I put him on the bus in the morning, so I can try to hide any ugly tears that will inevitably start creeping in.
Erin says
I am an emotional mess when it comes to ANYTHING with my kids so I completely understand. My son missed the cutoff to start by about a month but most of his daycare friends started and even that had me in tears, but my son wasn’t even phased by it, lol. I hope Lucas has a great first day!
Sue says
I hope Lucas has a great first day of school. I don’t like change either. All your boys are so handsome (including Cody)!!!! Have a great weekend!!!!
Kayla says
Oh Courtney, I am just an Auntie and am a MESS about my nephew Gio being in Kindergarten already. His first day was on Tuesday, and has said “it’s way better than PreschooL” and he has the “best day” everyday after school, so that comforts me (and I’m sure it comforts my sister too)! How in the world did this come so fast?? Lucas is going to do so great in Kindergarten, I just know it!! You are definitely not alone in feeling this way. I hope Lucas has the best day today! And I am sending you love and hugs!! Xoxo
Rachel Schlosser says
I totally understand the emotional mess. Last year my baby went to kindergarten and it was not a pretty site. We got lucky with our school, they have the kindergarteners take a ride on the bus around the schools so they get used to it.
Kelsey says
Both your boys looks so handsome, sweet and happy! You have such a sweet little family! Hope Lucas had a wonderful first day!
Alaina says
Following one year behind you…my son will begin Kindergarten next year. I cannot believe how quickly time has gone…I am a long-time reader and remember way back in the day when we were both not yet parents (and both struggling to get back our dear AF). Now…here we are. You are doing a great job, Mama! xoxo
Btw, I may just be old-eyed, but I notice it is becoming a bit more difficult to read your font. Have you recently changed it/made it smaller? Or perhaps since your posting more lately I just happen to notice it more (loving your posts again!).
Melissa says
Looks like such a great time with your children and I think it was great to be able to be there for Lucas’s classroom visit and was so nice to treat him to a special lunch afterwards!
Melissa says
Oh my goodness that post just made me flash forward and see my baby as a 5 year old and I just got tears. You can do it mama!!!
Shashaqueefa says
I teared up a bit when I dropped off my mans son at school earlier this week. He just roll his eyes and say Shaqueefa girl I’m 24..knock it off or imma take the bus next time. They just grow up so fast!
Brigid says
Hope this morning went well for you guys! And, you can always wear sunglasses! Time surely does fly and it is an exciting time for Lucas. Don’t blink!