Two weeks ago my little boy started Kindergarten! I am still not quite sure how to feel about this...his first day was harder on me than him I am sure! I was really brave when we dropped him off. He found his back pack hook, his cubby and his seat. He was a little nervous I could tell, but he was also really excited! We took some pictures, had some hugs, some last encouraging words, then we left...
and then I completely lost it! Lump in your throat, trying to choke back sobs, lost it! I was not expecting this...I thought it would be this great exciting thing, which it is, but there was a whole different side of it. I started panicking! What if the kids tease him because of his clothes, or his hair, or because he's too smart, or because he's not smart enough? What if he gets bullied? What if he bullies someone else? Will he be strong enough to stand up for what he knows is right if he's put in a position where he has to choose? Did I do enough to prepare him for this new life he is embarking on? Now I know that it is just Kindergarten and the majority of these things probably have not crossed these sweet little kids minds...but still....
So far he loves it! His teacher is great! He tells me he already has two girlfriends (yikes!!) and he is doing really well. So my fears have ebbed a bit. We are truly proud of him and the things he has already accomplished. I hope he enjoys the next twelve years as he goes throughout his schooling...and I hope he always finds it as fun as Kindergarten!
