Getting nervous about DD1 starting school on Wednesday...

[EricNorthmansFangBanger]

I know I need to get over myself, but with only 3 sleeps left until DD1 starts school I'm beginning to feel increasingly nervous and worried. I'm a natural worrier anyway but this is a bit ridiculous.

I have no idea why but I'm worried about the drop off and pick up, which is in the playground. I'm assuming they line up and go in class by class and come out class by class at home time. This week is only mornings from Wednesday and then proper days from 10th.

There are lots of other little things I'm worrying about and even in my rational mind I'm thinking 'just relax and enjoy DD1 starting school' but I can't.

Please someone tell me I'm not insane and maybe give me a good slap/shake and tell me to get a grip

You are not insane. My DD1 starts this week and I've been worried about it for ages. We've only had one short transition morning and I don't where the toilets are let alone had a chance to show DD1. I think DD thinks I'll be staying with her too as I did go along to the transition morning with her.

I'm worried about where we have to go and finding the classroom as well as where to go at pick up. I'm worried DD1 won't settle.

I'm sure our fears will be worse than the reality. I hope so.

I am 9 years ahead of you and still worrying about DS1 starting in Year 9.

But please don't worry about the routine for the first day. Chances are everyone is in the same boat. It's a good conversation starter too-'I have no idea what we have to do-do you'? Then a conversation would start......

I hope all goes well-I'm sure it will. x