Somedays I miss being in school myself. I’m one of those nerdy “likes to always learn new things” kinda people.
But, this post really isn’t about me. As a mom, I’m loving school right now!
The big kids started back on Monday. Langston actually started last Thursday but the school rookie, Riverson, didn’t start until Tuesday.
I was so nervous about it. Aside from his grandparents’ houses, anywhere I drop him off, without Langston, he cries and cries. I kept thinking it would just get better and better with each drop off at the church nursery, but it doesn’t. Even after 1,195 times, I’m still running away as I throw him into his teacher’s arms. And, even after 1,195, I still have to fight back the tears in my own eyes as I hear him crying for me. Breaks. My. Heart.
On Tuesday, I was already worn out by the time we even GOT to school.
Getting the boys fed and dressed, nursing Brantley, and making sure they had EVERYthing in their backpacks they needed, and labeled, was a whippin’! I even did a lot of it the night before just so I wouldn’t be so pressed for time.
It didn’t really matter.
We still ran late and I was running around with my head cut off, feeling like I was herding cats. You can forget about a first day of school picture. There was no way.
Dropping Langston off was a breeze. Riverson, on the other hand, was pretty much how I expected it to go. His teacher had to peel him off of me and I left him there crying for me. Awful.
Add that to the fact that his class had 7 girls and NO BOYS. 
Poor guy.
I still walked out, looking forward to my day of freedom and hoped he got over it enough to enjoy his day with his class.
Brantley and I had our three week postpartum appointment at the birthing center.
Nothing too exciting to report except that she’s gaining weight. She weighed in at 8 lb 15 oz, 13 oz more than she was at birth. I know she’s supposed to get bigger because that’s what babies do, but I secretly HATE it. I LOVE her being tiny and I think I would keep her that way if I could.
Well, that’s an interesting face, Brantley!
Oh, and everything is normal with me, too. Not that that really matters. It’s really all about the baby now that she’s out. 
We got back to school to pick up the boys at 2 pm, and even though I enjoyed every single second of my toddler freedom, I was so excited to see those guys. And, Riverson couldn’t get to me quick enough!
I dreaded my talk with his teacher because I feared he cried all day long. Fortunately, he didn’t…..just most of the day.
Actually, it was mostly when they transitioned from one activity to the other. He liked going for a walk in the stroller, outside. He liked recess, and he liked art time. It was the between times when he’d break down.
He refused to eat his lunch or his snack, but he DID take a nap, even though he wasn’t in a crib. {Hallelujah!}
She told me how impressed she was with his vocabulary and then brought up what she saw outside. She said most kids at his age will walk up to the basketball goal and push the ball over the rim. She couldn’t believe when he stood 6 feet back and chunked the ball making basket after basket.
THAT’S MY BOY!!!
We may cry all day but we’ll impress you with our athletic skills. 
Hopefully next Tuesday will be a little better for him because I truly LOVE school starting back up and I need him to love it too.
Did your toddler have a hard time starting school??? I’d love to hear about it.
Enjoy your long weekend, friends!
……and this baby standoff picture.
“I’m the baby!” “Noooo, I’M the baby!!!”
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The last picture kills me…baby stand-off! Ha!
So looking forward to next Friday when we start school…and Knox is the only boy, too!
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I can’t wait to hear how Knox does!!
Stopping by from insta-friday…..my youngest had a hard time starting school–he’s in 3rd grade now and this is the first year he hasn’t given us any trouble. Good luck! I didn’t get my first day of school pictures this year either–at least not before school!
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I feel your pain, Jamie. Savannah was the exact same when she started MDO at 15 months old. Screamed and cried and was peeled off of me at drop off. I was told she cried most of the day, wouldn’t do any activities or eat much lunch. But, all that crying wore her out and she napped great. That first year, she was only enrolled for Tuesday’s and the sad scene at drop off was the same for the first 3 weeks. After those first three weeks, it wasn’t always smiles, but it was at least easier and without crying. Hang in there! H starts next week, so I’ll let you know how he does. He also cries and clings to me at nursery drop off at church, but that only lasts for about 2 seconds, so I’m hopeful that he enjoys MDO, too!
And I love that last picture! Too funny.
Jamie,
I love this post. I love that you are sending your kids to school and getting that break or HELP that I for some crazy reason am not asking anyone for! I think Riverson will *Maybe* get better as the year progresses. I know it has to be hard to leave him and hard on him. He is still a baby. It’s all he knows, bless his heart. Ok, I’m not helping.
So glad you share your REAL feelings here. I enjoying knowing I’m not alone in this kiddy world! 
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You have a beautiful family! These milestones such as preschool are a challenging transition for all. I am sure he will adjust and do just fine!
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I hope school gets much easier quickly. For your sake as well as theirs.
I am a lifelong lover of learning as well. I miss school. Our toddler days are a distant memory, but we had our share of difficulties. Now that they are 14-21, school starting is an entirely different set of emotions.
Happy Sharefest. I hope you have a lovely week.
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