Preschool. Can I just talk about the fact that my little boy starts preschool tomorrow? Why yes, I can, because it's my blog! I know I've said this a million times before, but I feel like my babies were *just* born. It is a little scary how fast time seems to go. It really does move at lightening speed once you have children. I remember my mother in law telling me when Fletcher was born to be careful, or before you know it your son is the one having the babies. I can see now what she meant. Ultimate truth of motherhood: the days are long, but the years are short.
And now Fletcher is off to school. (*sob*) And so like the natural born worrier I am, I am full of worry for his first year of school. He is such a soft soul, easily hurt, feelings easily bruised that I worry about what other kids might say to him. It truly worries me that he will be hurt, but even worse, that his soft soul might harden. I know. I know. It's preschool, not prison. And he will be fine. He is so! excited! to go to school, and it is all he talks about. So he will be fine. Right?
I am now starting to understand why people homeschool. It's still not for us, but I get it a little bit more. A big part of me wants to keep him this innocent and sweet for forever. But he is intent on going to school with other kiddos, and is profoundly disappointed that he can't ride a school bus yet. So I think he's ready. Time to cut the apron strings. But the heart strings are still firmly attached.
It IS scary - I always feel like the years are running by! He´ll have SO much fun though, and he´ll feel so big! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, big milestone! So tough and joyous all at once to watch them get big. I'm sure he is going to love it!
ReplyDeleteI love these photos - the smile, his outfit, the lighting! They're all framers! We're starting preschool this year too, but Andrew's been in MDO at the same place since he was little so it doesn't seem quite as scary. Time really does move at lightning speed!
ReplyDeleteHe will love it! Just wait, he will flourish-- even if things are difficult. Its so wonderful to see them figuring out life, how things work {both educationally & socially} & developing their personalities. Don't worry about what will change, look forward to the wonderful human being he is becoming!
ReplyDeleteHe looks so BIG in that last picture. Oh mama, I get what you mean about home-schooling. I mean, *I* could never do it, but part of me wants to protect him from all of the ugly that goes along with school outside of the home. He's got a good (and cute!) head on his shoulders though. He's gonna do great!
ReplyDeletePreschool~ They grow up so fast! I think my favorite thing about school is school supply shopping :).
ReplyDeleteGood luck today, Fletcher! But I'm sure you won't need it--it'll be Mama who needs it. Wish I were there to give you a big hug, Ruthie. He'll love it and you will too after awhile. xoxo
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