Dear Jameson,
Hey sweet boy!!
You're starting Kindergarten in a few days.
I have to admit, I'm a little bit of an emotional mess about it. I'm so proud of you, and I know you're "ready", whatever that really means. I know it will be fantastic, I know you'll make great friends and learn more than I could ever probably teach you. I know that you'll love the independence, the predictability, the fun, the "big boy" stuff. Anytime you try something new, especially something that you're a little nervous about, I beam with pride, and sometimes cry a few really happy tears. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to cry lots of tears, and I'm really hoping I can contain them until I drive away on Tuesday.
I'm finding that as I reassure you, I'm actually trying to reassure myself. When I'm convincing you of the fun and adventures you'll have, the kids you'll meet and love, I'm really really hoping that is true, because I'm scared too- and I'm not telling you that.
You're SO big, you're SO brave, you love making friends, you love learning, you really should love Kindergarten, but it's a much bigger step than you even realize. I didn't think this "milestone" would freak me out as much as it is, but it does. This is the beginning of so many things, a symbol of your ever growing independence in the world- the start of your formal learning, the stage for the next many many years of your precious life. What will you do? How will you learn best? What will you love? What will your struggles be? What will I learn about you? I don't like feeling a little helpless with this big life stuff, but I trust you. I trust that you are the best person you can be, that you're honest with your emotions and that you are brave when you're scared. I've worked very hard along side of you to encourage you and to prepare you for life, and hopefully you're as ready as you can be.
We're both scared, and when I post next time here it will be Tuesday, and I hope with everything I have that I'm writing that you had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back. It's just Kindergarten, but it's so much more.
Love, Mommy
Hey sweet boy!!
You're starting Kindergarten in a few days.
I have to admit, I'm a little bit of an emotional mess about it. I'm so proud of you, and I know you're "ready", whatever that really means. I know it will be fantastic, I know you'll make great friends and learn more than I could ever probably teach you. I know that you'll love the independence, the predictability, the fun, the "big boy" stuff. Anytime you try something new, especially something that you're a little nervous about, I beam with pride, and sometimes cry a few really happy tears. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to cry lots of tears, and I'm really hoping I can contain them until I drive away on Tuesday.
I'm finding that as I reassure you, I'm actually trying to reassure myself. When I'm convincing you of the fun and adventures you'll have, the kids you'll meet and love, I'm really really hoping that is true, because I'm scared too- and I'm not telling you that.
You're SO big, you're SO brave, you love making friends, you love learning, you really should love Kindergarten, but it's a much bigger step than you even realize. I didn't think this "milestone" would freak me out as much as it is, but it does. This is the beginning of so many things, a symbol of your ever growing independence in the world- the start of your formal learning, the stage for the next many many years of your precious life. What will you do? How will you learn best? What will you love? What will your struggles be? What will I learn about you? I don't like feeling a little helpless with this big life stuff, but I trust you. I trust that you are the best person you can be, that you're honest with your emotions and that you are brave when you're scared. I've worked very hard along side of you to encourage you and to prepare you for life, and hopefully you're as ready as you can be.
We're both scared, and when I post next time here it will be Tuesday, and I hope with everything I have that I'm writing that you had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back. It's just Kindergarten, but it's so much more.
Love, Mommy
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