It was his first
day. He was wearing new clothes, new
shoes, and his brand new backpack was filled with brand new school
supplies. He was all clean and sparkly,
utterly adorable, and brimming with anticipation. Filled to the brim, the backpack must have
been awful heavy on his small shoulders.
He was so excited for the adventure that kindergarten offered.
He didn’t notice my bittersweet mood. Where had the time gone? Could it be possible that my precious son had
grown so much he was big enough to start school? My heart clenched as he hugged and kissed me
goodbye on his way out the door to catch the bus. I told him to have a good day, to have fun at
school, and with a heavy heart I let him go.
As I watched him walk out the door I thought about that precious armful
he had once been and compared him to the fine young man he would one day be. I
hoped the kids would be nice to him. I
hope he makes friends. I hope he likes
school! “Please God, go with him. Please, let the other kids be nice to him!” I
silently begged. He looked back and waved. I bit my lip, swallowed the tears threatening
to escape, smiled, and waved back. There
he goes, my little man off to discover and experience life…without me.
Oh, how well I remember sending each of my three darling babies off to school. Thank you for this delightful post!
ReplyDeleteM.J, I remember those days too. I waited breathlessly for that bus to return and worried the whole day wondering how they were faring. I am so pleased you enjoyed my post. Thank you so much for stopping by! ♥
DeleteThe last sentence is so painful but true. A mother's concerns are universal.
ReplyDeleteKalpana, I hate watching them go. It is always with a heavy heart. Those partings make those after school hugs even more special. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments!♥
DeleteLovely narration of all the emotions that a mother goes through when she sees her child going to school for the first time. Wonderful take on the prompt.
ReplyDeletemahabore, I am so happy you enjoyed it!! Been there and done that so it was easy to put the experience into words. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteAwww I take it that was somewhat autobiographical?
ReplyDeleteJoJo, yes!! Definitely taken from my own personal experience. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments. So pleased you liked it! ♥
DeleteAwww! That evoked so many emotions! Time flies and children grow up so soon!
ReplyDeleteShilpa, they really do. The time seems to fly by so fast and my babies are just no longer babies anymore. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteBrings back memories. So many worries sending them off into the big world of elementary school!
ReplyDeletejannatwrites, I know, right! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your sweet comments♥
DeleteBeautiful take on the prompt, Kathy. We Moms cry more than the kids when they step out. :)
ReplyDeleteVidya, we sure do but only where they can't see. If they only knew they would never go, and they must! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI remember this feeling so well. Loved this Kathy. <3
ReplyDeletejyothisdayout.com, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteYou made me nostalgic. Gosh I remember the day so well.. The kids cried so much I actually considered not sending them for another few months. It's so HARD to let them go.. Without you.. As you said.
ReplyDeleteObsessivemom, awww! It sure is hard to let them go. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteAwww!! :) :)
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful! You have captured each emotion wonderfully!!
mytakeoneverything9, then I have done what I set out to do!! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteThose were the days. Hard, sad and wonderful all at once. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteJo, in a nutshell YES! Well said! Thank you for stopping by. I am so pleased you liked it! ♥
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