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“You’re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting so get on your way.” -Dr. Seuss
Our sweet Bodhi started Kindergarten today. He was excited and ready.
It feels like the world says I should be sad today. I’m ok. I’m so at peace with where we are. There is something amazing about watching your children grow into strong, kind, compassionate, smart, independent people.
There are waves of sadness and even sometimes tears when you are a mama. Acceptance of change can be tough and watching your babies grow can hurt the heart a bit, can’t it?
Today though, I’m happy. I worry about the bus and about him finding his way. But I also feel a great sense of joy and community as we wait at the bus stop with our neighbors and we all watch our little ones go off on the bus to the same school. I received several incredibly kind and thoughtful messages from other mamas of kindergarteners and those who will have kindergarteners next year. Community is amazing.
My sweet friend sent me a photo of B with his buddy by their classroom. The look on his face said it all! He is in the right place! Her sending the photo was such a comfort too.
I’m letting the waves of sadness just be today and noticing that my gratitude and happiness are much stronger. I’m certain I will always look at photos of my boys as babies and toddlers with some heart tugs. I’m guessing that never goes away.
But, this boy’s got this Kindergarten thing! And I’ve got my community. We’ll be good. :)
Off he goes…
So sweet Jess! I was feeling the same way this morning…I thought I’d be sad that my baby is all growns up, but instead it was this amazing sense of calm in that he’s right where he should be! Hugs to you and hoping the anxious awaiting of their arrival home this afternoon goes quickly :)
I am so happy you are at peace with this….B looks so happy at school and it made me happy also. Thanks for sharing! XO
I thought I was the only one who wasn’t crying at sending off my Kindergartner to his first day, I also felt pretty calm and excited for him. I loved school growing up and I hope my kids do too!