Am I the only one, stood here looking at my DD and thinking,
'nooooooooo, you can't be ready, you can't be about to leave me forever, they can't have you, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...'
I'm fine with it, really. It's just, well, there's only three and a half weeks to go.
How have others dealt with it? How will you deal with it? How will I react to it? Glad of the peace? Sad at the thought that someone else is now teaching her? Missing her company? Grateful for the time alone with DS?
And how do people deal with school politics? And then there's all those frightful stories I've read on here about dealing with other parents!
If you've been there, please come and help us. If you too are sitting around, pretending it's not about to happen, come here to carry on the pretence.
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Support thread for parents burying their heads in sandpits with PFBs off to school
MrsWembley · 15/08/2013 09:51
Just suffered the hell that is Clark's on one of the last Saturdays before school starts and found a pair within 15 minutes of being in there!!!
The ticket thing helped, as did the chap at the entrance who told us how long we would be waiting, so we quickly rushed off to see a Gromit and have a wee.
It also helped that I had suggested DP come with us (first time and everything); he hates Cribbs Causeway at the best of times and especially on a weekend. So, as he doesn't have the angst that I tend to veer toward in situations like this, three pairs were brought out in her size, one pair was replaced for a half size up, that pair was chosen by DD and DP agreed! Done!
Not a good start, no.
Some settling-in stuff on here sounds marvellous. It does make you wonder about the schools that do bugger all.
'nooooooooo, you can't be ready, you can't be about to leave me forever, they can't have you, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"
OP My PFB is off to Uni soon, I feel exactly the same!!!
I remember her first day at school so well, she went in OK, if a little pale, and loved it. Her sister though (just 2 years younger) howled all the way home " I waaaaaant myyyyyy sisssttteeeeerrrr" which upset me more!!
I think the thing that I found hardest was not knowing what she was doing most of the day & who with as her little nursery was so marvellous. I soon got to know the routine though and the staff and then grieved for them when she went to Big School.
Good luck to all you with littlies starting it's an exciting if a little sad phase, in its own way, and soon passes so enjoy seeing them grow up with these new experiences!
I'll get DD dressed in her uniform tomorrow and take a pic... but trousers, pinafore or skirt?
Am going to iron the labels in tonight...
I like that idea HappyCamper, can someone tell me how to share picture on here though please?
And, urm, also waiting for someone to come along with the 'how to'...
I know how to add photos when on my laptop, but have no clue about on the app. 
On the computer you need to have the photo on your computer then go to My mumsnet on the top bar, then My photos. Then you can choose which photo to upload. You have to ensure your profile is set as public though. Any help?
I haven't worked out if it's possible to view the photos from people's profiles on the app though... On my computer I just click on the person's name but that doesn't work on the app.
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I am just feeling ludicrously excited about DD starting school. I am sure it is a displacement emotion and I am in totally denial about what it really means!
But honestly, I can't wait for her first day and seeing her troop off in her little uniform!
I realise I may be in a minority here!
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