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To be thrilled and excited that my only child is starting school in September?

27 replies

toptramp · 02/08/2012 08:29

And not heratbroken and devastated like everyone expects me to be?

What's not to love? She is more than ready; I am more than ready. She is bored at pre school and wants to read and write, she can meet new people, learn some life skills, make a mess and do lots of art (so I don't have to) and lets face it; it's free child care which I can barely afford at the moment. Plus as a single mum it will enable me to concentrate on my career more.
She will be the youngest in her year but is right on target and I wouldn't want to delay her schooling.
I went to the Disney store and got chatting to the shop assistant who asked me wasn't I heart broken that dd was starting school in September? Er-no. A bit emotional but not nearly as emotional as some of the mums I know. Am I wierd?

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OutragedAtThePriceOfFreddos · 02/08/2012 13:57

YANBU. I did the whole emotion heartbreak thing, but it was more about leaving pre school which I loved than it was about starting school. As long as its a nice school, it will give you and your dd loads to enjoy. Exhibition days, nativity play, sports days etc are all lovely things to enjoy.

Pagwatch · 02/08/2012 13:59

When DD started at school I had been at home with a small child for THIRTEEN YEARS!
I dropped her off, kissed her warmly and ran home cheering with my shirt pulled over my head.
Well not really but fucking hell it was great.

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