Ethan started 2nd grade today, so of course I drove him to school, camera in hand as a faithful scrapbooker does. About a minute from his school, he said to himself, "I think I can remember where my new classroom is..." I quickly replied, "Oh, don't worry, buddy; I'll walk you in today, and I remember where it is." Then he said so innocently, "Oh, it's okay, Mom. You don't have to take me in. I'm big enough." Silence, as my baffled heart breaks during the inevitable moment that I wasn't expecting till at least 5th grade. My 7-yr-old is officially "big enough." So I dropped him off at the school curb and, still in shock, drove home without any "First Day of School" pictures.
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Saddest story ever! My heart breaks just reading it. Does wittle Kwistie need a shoulder to cwy on! :)
Erin said...
August 23, 2010 at 3:48 PM
I do, Erin! I hope your preggie-ness won't keep me from crying on yours ;) Austin made up for the experience by snuggling me all day and showering me with kisses.
Kristie said...
August 23, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Such a bittersweet time, isn't it? It means you have been doing your job as his mama just as you should have - -he's ready.
But it doesn't mean it doesn't break your heart. He's beautiful, Kristie!! xoxo
Jan said...
August 23, 2010 at 7:54 PM
Oh sad!! That makes me want to cry! What a big boy.
Lisa said...
August 24, 2010 at 8:24 AM
Awwwwwww! You poor thing, if it makes you feel any better, Hailey Rae practically shewed me out of her class room on the first day of school b/c she was so excited and didn't need my help either, lol! She's only in Pre-K! Sob, sob! :(
Jewelcat said...
September 2, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Awwww. Dangit. Davis has had some similar sentiments this year. . . they definitely grow up too fast. SO glad you found me-- let's keep in touch.
Camilla Millar said...
December 22, 2010 at 6:50 PM