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Starting School tomorrow

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Sarahsmile · 17/08/2010 21:01

Hi, My DS is startign school tomorrow, and I have over the last 6 months been wishing the days away until he starts (he is a bundle of energy & never stops talking from the minuite he opens his eyes, and runs everywhere)!! Been joking to everyone how it will be great when he starts school, have abit more time to myself, (I work part-time) etc, take up more exercise (well start something, anything)but the last couple of days have been bursting into tears (not in front of him) every time I think about it, just cant believe the day is finally here, even now can feel myself welling up (again)!! Know he will be fine, just dreading (abit) if I start to get upset at the school gates and dont really want him to see me like that as he waves good bye. Anyone else out there feeling like this?... feel sad in a way as with him only being my only one... it just feels like 5 mins ago holding him in my arms and staring down at that little face. God off crying again! going to have to stop and make a cup of tea...

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tigersmummy · 17/08/2010 21:07

Oh bless you! I can imagine how you must be feeling and although DS is only 2.5, I am also dreading Sept 2012 already!

I would advise not allowing yourself to cry in front of him (biting the inside of my lip always works for me) so that he's not frightened about this exciting phase.

Instead of thinking what you will be losing, in terms of him being a toddler/small child, think about what he will be gaining by going to school - more confidence (although doesn't sound like he needs it!), more friends, and also what you will be gaining - some much deserved time for yourself after being with him for 4+ years.

Best of luck to you both tomorrow!

Sarahsmile · 20/08/2010 21:18

Hi.. thank you for your lovely message back... it went well on Wednesday and I managed to keep it together until I walked out of the school and then drove home in tears but was fine day 2 and today.. he loves it and has settled in really well thinks is just a big step in their life and mine too, and just feels like 2 mins ago he was just a baby.. enjoy the next 2 years before your DS is away to school it will fky by!!.. and you are right nice to have time to have a bit more time to myself managed to go for a lovely back massage yest morningx

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