Baby J will be starting school tomorrow. The first time she will be away from us for one whole day. As I am preparing her things for school, I can't help but feel sad that my daughter is growing up so fast. I know I need to let her go at some point, but I cannot help but worry too for her.
I know I may be underestimating my daughter's ability to care for herself. But I now understand what other mothers are going through when they need to send their kids to school for the first time. You worry that they will not eat on their own, that they will lose weight because of this. You worry that there may be mosquitoes in school. You worry that they will be lonely on their first day. You worry that they may not make friends easily. You worry that they will not listen to their teacher. All these anxious thoughts are going through your mind, while for your little one, tomorow is just another normal day.
As I type this, I have both kids beside me, baby A on my lap, and baby J beside me coloring her numbers book. I am worried of sending them out into the world, but at the same time, I want to prepare them for the world, make sure they will be fine on their own when they grow up.
Such is the dilemma of every parent, I'm sure. When do we hold on and when do we let them go? I may sound so dramatic, since my little girl is only going to pre-school. But now, I understand the emotions of all moms who had to go through this stage. I salute each and every one of you for finding the strength to share them with the world!
I know I may be underestimating my daughter's ability to care for herself. But I now understand what other mothers are going through when they need to send their kids to school for the first time. You worry that they will not eat on their own, that they will lose weight because of this. You worry that there may be mosquitoes in school. You worry that they will be lonely on their first day. You worry that they may not make friends easily. You worry that they will not listen to their teacher. All these anxious thoughts are going through your mind, while for your little one, tomorow is just another normal day.
As I type this, I have both kids beside me, baby A on my lap, and baby J beside me coloring her numbers book. I am worried of sending them out into the world, but at the same time, I want to prepare them for the world, make sure they will be fine on their own when they grow up.
Such is the dilemma of every parent, I'm sure. When do we hold on and when do we let them go? I may sound so dramatic, since my little girl is only going to pre-school. But now, I understand the emotions of all moms who had to go through this stage. I salute each and every one of you for finding the strength to share them with the world!
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