Sorry I need a moan , on wednesday morning my youngest daughter my baby caitlin starts big school and I am just heartbroken about it as I have had a child at home for nearly 16 years and I just feel like i'm losing a huge piece of my life

She can't wait to start school bless her like her big sister and brothers and I am sure she will be so well looked after the reception teacher is lovely , taught all my other children and is like a second mum but she seems so young and so little , too little to be going away from her mum all day

I just know on wednesday i'm going to be a wreck , everyone keps asking me " so what are you going to do with yourself now then " and I just shrug and say " I really don't know ?"

*sigh* sorry for being so maudling but it's the end of an era for me , no more playgroups and seeing the same gang of mums every day for tea and a natter while the little ones play , everyone is off working now or has another little one to keep them busy but I can't have anymore children and I know you can't keep on forever they have to grow up someday .

I have just tucked her up in bed and she looks so small but is full of chat about her new school bag and lunch box bless her , oh dear i think i'd better stock up on tissues for wednesday

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Awwww i know how you feel hon, im dreading wednesday too and i have been on my own for 2 years already ...lol
my youngest is going into juniors (year 3) my middle boy who is so little and shy is off to high school and my eldest daughter is going to year 9. Im the high school they are in year 7-9 is in one village and year 10 and 11 is in town so she is in her last year of the lower high school but least she will be by her brothers side for 1 year...lol
i feel sick already, the eldest 2 go back tomorrow, i have just been getting their stuff ready.

Thanks mandy it's awful isn't it that sicky feeling you get worrying about them so much , my youngest will be at a different building from her brother and sister so i'm worried she will be scared on her own at lunch times etc , i'm sure she will be ok with her friends really but I can't stop fretting .

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awww Catherine it is such a difficult time for you and i can remember taking my two for the first day at school, try and find yourself a new hobby something that will keep you busy i will be thinking of you on Wednesday hun xxx

Aww Catherine my daughter feels just like you, my granddaughter starts 'big' school tomorrow, and is her third and last child.



Linda
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My youngest is about to start year 8 but I remember his first day at school like it was yesterday.
I used to think other mums were mad when they said they cried when their kids started school until it came to Andy's turn and I cried all morning then was at school half an hour early to pick him up.
It's not just that your baby is starting school it's also the end of a chapter of your life and the start of another.
I still remember feeling like I didn't really know who I was and that I wasn't needed any more but it does get easier.

Two of my grandchildren start school on Wednesday. My grandson is only just 4 (31st July) and is still a baby. I feel like kidnapping them to stop them going. I think they are far too young to be starting full time school. I know - keep my nose out - but I can't help it.
Luv Janet

I know how you feel Cathrine my little girl is moving up to senior school and I feel happ for her but the same time can see how much she has grown up it has really brought a lump to my throat, she is alittle nervous but also excited and by the time she leaves for school tomorrow I will be a quivering mess Take Care hun Ann

Awww I hope you feel better soon Catherine

I was upset at the time when my son started school, but we'd only just relocated up here against my wishes so I was depressed and upset generally which probably made it easier, as I'd lost my circle of friends and lifestyle anyway. And now I have a new lifestyle. I still have a circle of friends, but they aren't centred around me being a mummy. I go to the gym, have coffee with friends and enjoy being a stay at home homemaker and mum. I see that part of my job is to ensure my son goes out to the world prepared and independent, so I've encouraged his independence all the way (unlike my friend who treats her nearly eight year old as if he was only three and told me today she feels devastated at the thought of him going back to school on Weds!!)

I'm sure your little one will be fine, good luck for you on Weds (((hugs)))

oh no.....boy I know that feeling. I didnt have a hard time with the first two going to school....but when my BABY started I bawled all day long. sad indeed and I am feeling for you!

congrats to her and I hope it all goes well for you both!

Hugs

Elisabeth

oh catherine, feel for you, but hang on in there, you,ll meet new set of friends at the gate to chatter to, she,ll meet new friends to have tea with so that will mean new friendships for you. when you leave her wednesday try to be ok for her sake, then come home and cry , but keep lots of jobs for wednesday, how about baking some iced cakes for her tea, thinking of you, lots of us have been there, love karen

My daughter is here now in floods of tears because our 'baby' Jessica started big school this morning.

The first day is bad Catherine, there's no getting away from it, but as my daughter says..it does get better.

She's just saying now there were mums there who were acting like they were glad this morning, which we can't understand.

My daughters Hubbie said after they dropped her off
"We can always get the vasectomy reversed"

But you could go on forever like that couldn't you?

Chin up!

Linda
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would be a very hard thing its hard seeing your kids go of to school for the fist time & then high school wow i think we all get down i worrie about how i will go when my kids are all grown up

Thanks everyone

I am having a nice day with her at home , we are making the most of the sunshine and taking a picnic to the park soon then home to play in the garden and make something nice for tea , we'll make the most of our last day befroe school starts .

I will put on a brave face when I drop her off but I know i'll be in floods when I come home , I was polishing their school shoes earlier and hers are so teeny I welled up

thanks again everyone

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I remember when my last son started full time school.It was so wierd.I kept looking round the house for even and even layed a plate for him at lunch time. !!! I am use to it now and all 7 of kids are at school,collage and Uni.
It doesnt get any easier as you see them off one by one.