I’m feeling like there’s that nuisance of a lump in the back of my throat right now. The one that’s going to hang out until you really release it with a good, deep cry. Summer’s unofficially over, and it was a great one. We capped it with a sunrise at the beach where we stayed put for almost 12 hours yesterday. The kids’ pink cheeks and bloodshot eyes, the sand that gathered around the outside of the tub after baths, the towels that are still hanging on our fence all hint at a day well spent even if it left us exhausted and grumpy the next day.
Parker starts kindergarten this week. How I’m in this place with that little one, I’ll never know. How grateful I am for the days I’ve spent with him within arm’s reach, nearly all of them since we first met. It feels like this is the end of a precious time. The most precious time. Kindergarten feels big. Like the beginning of the rest of his life in which he grows up and away and it’s natural and it’s good, but it hurts too. Oh to keep them little forever.
Thinking of all of you, going through transitions of your own this week. Let us meet again on the other side, in our new normals. We can do this.
Kindergarten feels big because it IS big! It’s a great start of a new journey!
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My oldest boy started full day Kindergarten a few weeks ago and I knew it would be tough, but I guess I didn’t realize just how emotionally difficult it would be for me. He’s happy and doing wonderfully. Me, on the other hand, I’m kind of a mess. I know that this is the natural next step for him (I even waited until he was six), but I quite often have that “lump in the throat” feeling you mentioned. Maybe I just need to have a good cry and embrace our new way of life and all of the growing, learning and new adventures it will bring!
Thinking of you guys! Such a big transition and can’t believe it’s already here for you. Summer goes faster and faster with each passing year… or so it feels! xoxo
for ten thousand reasons, i’m so anxious for fall. this summer… and all of 2017, frankly… have been so hard on me. fall feels tangible to me… like i can feel the page turning and i can’t read fast enough to get to the end of the dang chapter! next year, i’m taking a summer sabbatical and joining the hunt family for the summer. i’m a really good watermelon slicer… and i switch the laundry from the wash to the dry on schedule so nothing stays in the wash too long… i promise to pull my weight around the place! 🙂
I’ve just read your back to school post and I have to say, as a former teacher of young children, you will never have any regrets when it comes to this time with your kids. They have such a precious few years at home with their mamas, and so many in the confines of the classroom. I really admire you and am so glad my two daughters have gone the same route.
Oh dear sweet Bridget, I feel your love and your ache and you have every reason to feel it. It’s all so fleeting. Let your heart ache for your little love growing. It’s because of that ache in your chest that you will forever be his home. ❤️