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Thoughts On The First Day Of Kindergarten

Today Liam starts Kindergarten. I know every mom says this but it truly feels like he was just born. These five and a half years have flown by, although at certain times it didn’t seem that way. I knew I wanted to share my thoughts on the first day of Kindergarten and I know so many of you can relate.

thoughts on the first day of Kindergarten

Thoughts On The First Day Of Kindergarten

So today I drop my baby boy off at a new school (even though we’ve been playing on the playground for years) and I will have no idea what he does all day. He’s coming from a preschool where we got pictures throughout the day as well as a detailed report of what he did all day so this will be an adjustment. We met his sweet teacher last week, we saw his classroom, and we walked around the school a bunch. He does have a few friends in his class from soccer and the neighborhood which definitely helps. HE IS READY!

I am too, it’s just a big change. When your child starts a new school you kind of are too. You have to find your place, find your group, and get to know people. Just like they do.

I shared in a post some different traditions we do and hopefully, these things have made today special for Liam. I know he will be nervous and I will be too. I always remind him that mommy and daddy always come back and when I tell him I will miss him he goes “don’t forget I always come back.”

I know my sweet boy is so ready and I can’t wait to see how much he grows and what he accomplishes this year. It’s a big step, a big change, but we can’t wait!

Have you sent your child off to their first day of Kindergarten yet?

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11 Comments

  1. Beth wrote:

    The first day of Kindergarten is one of those milestones that are so bittersweet. It really drives home the point that they won’t be little forever.

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  2. linda wrote:

    My kindergartens was so exciting.Always muss my old days!

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  3. Stephanie wrote:

    I remember when my oldest started kindergarten like it was yesterday. Actually harder was sending my younger one to school, especially since he started fall of 2020 so we weren’t even able to walk him to class as we did with my older son. Luckily, big brother was able to walk him in. Now they are in 2nd and 4th and we are going to be starting a new school in 2 years when my oldest goes to middle school and I am NOT ready for that one.

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  4. Nyxie wrote:

    I can’t imagine how hard it is for parents to send their wee one off to school for the first time. Nursery or not, it’s a big change!

    Published 8.17.22
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  5. Jennifer Prince wrote:

    Aw! I’ve sent three off. I loved having time to myself while trusting their teachers (private school) with their time and education. It helped that my kids loved going!

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  6. pooja wrote:

    Tell me about the first day! I had mixed feeling. I was happy as well as scared when my little boy went to school

    Published 8.18.22
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  7. It’s indeed a big step for our kids to go to school for the first time! Exciting as well but nervewracking at the same time for me.

    Published 8.19.22
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  8. No, I haven’t seen them off. It’s a day I really look forward to!

    Published 8.19.22
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  9. Time passes by so fast and now it’s time for school again. It can be nerve-wracking but exciting at the same time.

    Published 8.23.22
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