that Kindergarten was going to be so tough?
Who knew that this boy who has always been big and acted old for his age, would be scared and want his Mommy?
That when Braxton stepped on that bus, We were going to have a hard time with this step in life.
Not me. And not Brax.
I masked my sadness and talked to him tons about the fun he would have and the friends he would meet. I reassured him the stomach ache he had was just him being nervous.
And then I waved to him as the bus pulled away. With tears welled up in my eyes I said goodbye...then I got into my car and drove to the school as I had promised. I was going to be there so that he knew where to go and he wasn't scared.
He came off the bus and wrapped his arms around me and wouldn't let go. He had cried the whole way...for me. I was shocked. I put a super-happy face on and walked with him to the playground, pried his fingers from me, and said goodbye...again.
It was heartbreaking!
And after 4 days of starting the school day with tears and me being at my whits end. I think Kindergarten is growing on us. I think we'll get through it. I hope soon.
Brax with Addie and Morgan on their first day of Kindergarten.
I know, he looks like he's been in Kindergarten for a few years. (I love my big boys!)
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Linzee, It's hard moving on in life to the next step. Change. Change is hard. It will get easier. I promise.
April
That made my heart drop! I'm freaking out about preschool!! What will I do when kindergarten rolls around. Why is it so hard to be a mom sometimes??
I feel your pain Tay had the same hard time..too bad they arent in the same school this year! Taylor and I miss you and Brax
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That is so sweet! I don't know if I am going to be able to do it. Is he liking it? Does he like Mrs. Fonnesbeck? :)
Are these two little sweethearts the perpetrators of the kissing letter? That is so sweet, and sad that Brax cried for you!
I love your big boys too! This post gave me chills--I am already dreading that day.
You just had me in tears.. It is hard letting go...
Oh Linz, I just get tears in my eyes just thinking about your whole kindergarten episode! It was so wonderful to see you the other day! You have such a beautiful family!!!!!
-Heather-
That is so sad :( I am surprised he cried too! But like you said he will get used to it, and how fun that you have lots of neighbor kids that are the same age! That will probably make it easier. He is just the cutest thing ever! Good luck with Kindergarten Brax, you can do it!
How cute! Who would have thought that it could ever be so hard!
Hey Linz, this is Lindsay Stocks from that old ward in Lehi... remember! I found your blog through someone else's and had to say "HI". Your boys are SO gorgeous! Congrats on the new baby boy too! Belle starts Kindergarten this week and I think I am going to be a bigger baby than she will be! We miss you guys!
I hear ya! I had a hard enough time with Preschool, I don't even want to think about Kindergarten AHHHH!
Hey Linzee! I saw Abby today at the park and she asked if I had seen your blog - so I guess I am an offical blog stocker now. Well at least you know Braxton loves you. I feel like Oliver doesn't even love me! He loves kindergarten and his friends instead. Ok I know thats now true, but I at least wanted him to miss me a little - so I think you should be happy about Braxton crying for you! How sweet! Tell Braxton hi from Oliver
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