Just like that, you’re old enough to walk a few feet ahead of me without holding my hand and I know that you will be okay because I’ve taught you to be careful and I’ve taught you not to cross the street without me. Not yet, at least.
Just like that, you’re old enough to be taught and guided by others that are not me and I know that you will be okay because you are ready and curious.
Just like that, I have to say goodbye to the every-days of you and me together and I know you’ll be okay because life is about growth, but will I be okay?
How the heck am I going to survive parenthood?
Seriously!
Put Pie is going to preschool for the first time today and I’m the one having separation anxiety. Just like that, my baby is not a baby anymore.
Oh man, is that tough! Good luck, mama!
I am with you last year my oldest went off to preschool I was a mess! When we got to the school she didn’t even say bye… she just went in the class and hung up her sweater and that was it!
Oh my gosh!! I used this quote today and didn’t know who to credit:)
Hugs to you, it does get easier!
You will be okay, but that doesn’t mean that this isn’t a big step that will pull at your heartstrings. I hope the first day goes really well for her. It will probably be harder for you than for Put Pie.
Absolutely normal! 😀 Beautiful photo of Put Pie and lovely poster.
Hugs to you. Slowly you’ll enjoy the routine! And you’ve got Luna Pie for company.
Your girls will make you proud!
it all goes by so fast. enjoy it while you can. That pic is ADORABLE!
What a beautiful, yet touching photo! Your heart will continue to be challenged for many years to come, but feel good that you have prepared them and will continue to do so at every stage! Hugs and smiles to you, Mami!
Don’t close your eyes – tomorrow will be college graduation for her. Not really but it does seem to fly by when I look back.
It is so much harder on us, than it is on them. You will both be fine. HUGS my darling friend!
OMG Cosita Linda!!!
Hang in there mami! When they come home from school with so much enthusiasm and knowledge and smiles…you will love that too. Good luck to Pie!
P.S that quote from E.Stone I share all the time! 🙂
It’s a good quote because it’s so figgin’ true.
Hang in there! This is just the start of the future events to come – which is a good thing, different but equally (and many times more) awesome.
Thank you! Yesterday, I had to go hide from her because I kept bursting into tears at the thought of her being gone for so many hours a day. I’ll be fine, I’m just having a harder time adjusting than I anticipated.
i felt the same when lil g started preschool full time this year. it was the first time that i didn’t have a kid at my side all day long and it was rough. took me a few days to get over it and now i welcome the quiet time.
Oh, I can’t believe it is hitting me so hard. I just didn’t expect to feel so tender-hearted about the whole thing.
We’re still having a hard time adjusting, but I’m hoping next week we’ll get into the groove.
I so know I’ll be the one crying when the kids start school. Hang in there! She is going to grow up so much it will all make it worth it!
I’m just saying, GET READY. It feels like someone is squeezing your heart with two hands and all their might.
Cherish every single one of these “just like that” moments – – – they come faster and faster and before you know it, they are gone.
Then you get to start all over with your grans and THEIR “just like that” moments.
Oh, I KNOW it sounds like I’m rushing things – – – but just wait 5 minutes and you’ll see I’m not.
Awww! This parenthood thing is hard. The slow letting go feels so fast.
She looks so sweet walking, hope your day went well. Sounds like she’s ready- sadly, it seems they reach an age where its the mamas that need to catch up…
I absolutely love her outfit! Especially the boots! Yes they grow up fast, and unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) that “heart outside your body” feeling doesn’t go away. I still fill that way about my “boys” who are 38 and 40!
Oh man! That’s exactly what I’m thinking when I see my child being independent. It started innocently, like getting water or brushing her teeth on her own. And then it escalated to not wanting to give me a kiss when I want to or not wanting tp hold my hand while walking around the mall. =(
Oh man.
This is tough stuff.
Motherhood is not for sissies.
And letting go is not for the selfish of heart.
No matter how ready you think are, you just aren’t.
Sending a little hug your way.
Mine started college and my littlest step-daughter lost one of the teeth in FRONT. The FRONT tooth. OMG. Big teeth. I’m not ready. I soooo feel your pain.