Tomorrow is a big day in our little house. Ever since we had our first son more than 7 years ago, we have had an extra voice, an extra body with us .. all day, every day. We were lucky enough never to have to put the kids in childcare - and as much as it was a struggle when they were little, when we didn't have any family around to help us look after them while we worked, or renovated - or heh, even if we wanted to go out and be 'just us' - we made it through with both of them at our side.
Tomorrow, that all changes. Well, it starts to change. Our 2nd son is about to finish his last ever day at kindy. Next year he will be a Prep student. A BIG school boy. And me, well - let's just say that I am very, very, very emotional. I know we will be blessed with more time on our hands during the day. We can have a clean house in the morning - and it will remain that way until 3.30pm when we pick them up from school. We can come and go as we please without having an extra little person to consider. BUT. I am feeling quite teary.
I will miss him. Both of them. Off on their way to becoming big(ger) boys. Off learning new things. I'm sure a few more years will pass in a blur and they will be become teenagers with their own agendas - and friends (oh my, and dare I say it - 'girlfriends'!!). And so therefore, tomorrow is a big day. I will treasure it forever. I will remember it forever. It is the last time my little one will be a kindy boy. And me. It is also the first time that I will become 'one of those mothers' that cry in public because they are filled with happiness and fear at the same time over one teeny weeny step in the journey of a boy.
So, this picture reminds me of the moments of joy when kids are small. Their happy faces at silly little things. The fun they see in everything. THIS pic makes me smile. Hope it does to you too.
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ohhh.. all the best for tomorrow morning. what a wonderful day to celebrate though. end of one era & start of a new one. x captn
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ReplyDeleteOh, that really touched me. How lucky are your boys to be so loved by such a wonderfully warm, funny and talented Mother.
ReplyDeleteHaving been a nanny to two boys aged 3 & 4 for 3.5 years (who are now, 14 and 15), I can tell you that their Mother was surprised by how much she adores their intelligent and witty conversation and watching them become these beautiful, kind and thoughtful young men.
I'll be seeing them on Christmas eve and I'm so looking forward to it - they're so funny and I'm so proud to have been their nanny, although I do miss the toddler hugs - aren't they just the best?
There's so much to look forward to but how wonderful that you have one more day... And it is something to be cherished! Great post. Loved it; heart swelled.
Dear Linda, what a great story. Enjoy this special day with your son tomorrow. I hope you will enjoy the new era that is in front of you. Time flies....Make the most of it!
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Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteYou have brought back memories to me of my boys, cry out loud, I certainly did, I am crying now writing this to you. My boys are teenagers and yes they have their own agendas but they still bring tears to my eyes and we will always have a special bond! Enjoy your last day! Mimi xx
Oh Linda!! I feel so sad for you... I know it's going to be hard to let go, but yeah, new phase and all that. My oldest is only 2.5 but I'm already sad to think that one day soon she'll be off at school and not hanging around me all day long, annoying the heck out of me and making me laugh and smile. Thanks for that post as it has now reminded me how fast they grow up and I'll try to be so much more patient with my girls and enjoy every moment now.
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Well everyone. I made it. The day is over. I admit I teared up straight away. Sucked it up and smiled. Had a few more when the kids all sang their christmas carols and did their dance, which they must have been rehearsing for weeks. BUT I managed not to all out cry and really, really enjoyed the day.
ReplyDeleteI made up these little 'No.1 Kindy Teacher' prints and put them in a frame to both Robyn and Lisa - who have taught both my boys - and gave them the biggest hug.
And now the fun begins ..
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments. I'm glad I gave all of you with older kids the memories - and Jacinta, yes - as annoying as they are on a daily basis, they do grow quickly (although some days seem to last forreeevvveeerrrr and you just can't wait for them to GO TO BED).
Love to you all (-:
I'm absolutely smiling! :-)
ReplyDeleteMy kids are in their twenties and I still cry in public at their achievements...and even though they pretend to be embarrassed I know they aren't! You keep on being 'one of those mothers' :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog ~ thanks for posting such useful content./Nice article and great photos. Very nicely done!
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