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To feel absolutely emotional about back to school?

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Chickenwings85 · 01/09/2018 20:53

I only have one DD who is going into year 4 on Monday. We've had a lovely summer holiday and shes spent alot of time with her closest friends too.
I'm dreading her going back to school on Monday because I'm honestly going to miss her so much. Not to mention that every term, she just keeps growing up that little bit more. I'm sat here tonight just wanting to cry, which I know is pathetic and ridiculous. Is anyone feeling the same or do I need a slap round the face with a wet fish?

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Beingginger · 01/09/2018 22:49

We’ve had a lovely summer but the last few days have done me in. The dc are either arguing or ganging up on me! Infact I’ve booked next week off work to recover and sort the house out.
My eldest is off to high school and the youngest is moving up to juniors so it’s a big move all round.

Meltedicicle · 01/09/2018 22:51

I feel the same OP. I just wish I could freeze time. This year and last year’s summer holidays have been amazing and I really don’t want them to end.

holasoydora · 01/09/2018 22:51

My DD is going into year 4. We've this eve got back from a lovely holiday. The first thing she did when we got in was lay out her uniform! I have felt how you do before but not this year. She wants to go back now. I actually feel glad for her because she gets so much out of school. I am now looking forward to spending time with her after school (she goes to bed quite late so we get lots of time) and Autumn weekends outside.

On growing up I have several nieces and grown up girls are as fun as little ones. My oldest teenage niece is a joy to be around. And there are fun older activities to do together. Could you take up a hobby with her? My younger niece and brother started sailing club together and have a great time. And she has started a craft business with her mum!

My38274thNameChange · 01/09/2018 22:58

Jesus, try having four teenagers. You’ll be over the fucking moon when school goes back!

Mummadeeze · 01/09/2018 23:00

I have spent two weeks with my daughter (going into Yr 5) and we have had the best time. So I have the dread of holiday ending, work/school starting again too. But, on the other hand, I know I will enjoy work once I am back and she will be really happy seeing all her friends at school and it will be fine once we are back in the old routine. In some ways I almost feel like we are too close when we spend 100% of the time together. I love it, but i know I baby her and she likes being babied and in reality she needs to find some independence and self confidence which she gets more from being at school. It has been lovely though so I know how you feel.

theliverpoolone · 01/09/2018 23:06

I'm feeling sick with nerves as my dd is moving up to high school next week, and struggles socially. I'd love to turn the clock back to have her just going up to yr 4!

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Chickenwings85 · 02/09/2018 00:23

Thank you all for your lovely replies. I finally had a cry tonight and feel a little better for it.

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Fatted · 02/09/2018 00:26

I feel similar. I'll miss my DC. DS1 is used to it all now. But DS2 is just starting at nursery. I'm also starting a new job soon where I'll be full time so not home as much with them in the day. I probably won't be able to have as much time off in the holidays so I feel quite sad now it's all ending.

TakemedowntoPotatoCity · 02/09/2018 00:31

Yes, I'll miss dd. She is only Y2 but not little little any more and time is just flying by.

CarolDanvers · 02/09/2018 00:36

I'm dreading it too. Dd is off to secondary so huge changes plus she has autism so it's going to be very tough. I love her being home. I'd home educate if she was up for it, she isn't though

Sallystyle · 02/09/2018 00:38

I am gutted they are going back to school/college. I love the lazy days and not getting up early when I am on a late shift or not working.

This 6 weeks have flown by. I just wish I had longer than two weeks off work with them. All of mine have been getting up late morning so they are going to struggle come Thursday.

I have five of them (one works, rest in education) so there has been a fair few arguments with them getting on top of each other but I will miss them not being here during the day.

It also marks winter coming on the way.

Sallystyle · 02/09/2018 00:39

Jesus, try having four teenagers. You’ll be over the fucking moon when school goes back!

Nope. Three teens here and one pre-teen. Not over the moon.

Stupomax · 02/09/2018 01:06

I have three teens and I'm not over the moon either. Maybe a fourth would tip me over the edge...

TheVanguardSix · 02/09/2018 01:13

I tend to have my huge, emotional bawling session when school breaks up and then by September, I’m ok-ish but still a bit wobbly.

DD is also going into year 4 and is absolutely bricking herself. I can’t seem to ease her mind that it will really be ok. School is such an overwhelming hive at times.

TheVanguardSix · 02/09/2018 01:15

Yes, teen starting Sixth Form. I’m not sad at all but very excited for him. Though I am a tiny bit wobbly because I’m the next two years, he really will becoming a young man. And that’s that. Sort of. I’m in a very poignant mood these days. It just all flies by.

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