My "baby" starts high school tomorrow

[SW FL Dem]

He's an only and my best friend. The hardest part is realizing that he's no longer a kid, he's a young man who is starting his independence. Tomorrow will be the first time I don't take him to his first day of school, I wanted to, but I realized that it was selfish of me. He would rather walk into the school with his friends. A neighbor offered to drive since her son is new to the system and my son jumped at the chance.

It is a very bittersweet moment. I'm proud to see my son growing up. It's also hard seeing the writing on the wall. My "baby" had to shave today, he's no longer a kid and he won't need me for much longer. I miss my little boy and I am going to do my best not to cry when I send him off tomorrow. If I get back into the house before the tears flow, I will consider it a victory.

SW FL Dem

[MuseRider]

1. Ahhhh

:hug:

Been there, it is hard.

One more :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

2. My son starts his freshman year on September 1

Actually August 31, for orientation...Where in hell did the time go?

[Reverend_Smitty]

3. Seems like a really great kid

must have a great mom as well...I'm graduating from college this year and I still need my mom, trust me it's something we never get over

[Child_Of_Isis]

4. Ack! Mine is going to college.

So, I feel your pain. She is going to Oberlin. About 4 hours away, so she cannot drive home in the evenings.

[SW FL Dem]

5. I'm an Oberlin grad.

I hope your daughter gets as much out of her Oberlin experience as I did. Feel free to PM me with any questions.

[Swede]

6. Well mom you just brought a tear to my eye.

Where does the time go?

[Mikimouse]

7. My "baby" starts graduate school next week...

Now, I feel old. Congrats to you, the best is yet to come!:hi:

[SW FL Dem]

9. Thanks

I'm not that young. I'm 47 and my only is now 14. I can't imagine my life without hin in it on a daily basis.

[Red_Viking]

8. My one and only begins high school in September

It's killing me! She seems so grown up all of a sudden. She's now taller than I am, which was a great accomplishment (according to her). I agree; where did the time go? Yesterday she was three years old and wanting to put on my make-up. Sigh!

Good luck to you. You'll do fine tomorrow, because you have to! And, you've got a friend for life, even when he's not with you.

Peace,

RV

[I Have A Dream]

10. Yeah, as you said, it's one of the bittersweet moments of life.

I'm sure that he's a wonderful young man.

:hug:

[SW FL Dem]

11. Thanks everyone

I made it without crying :). My son had a good day even though his schedule got all screwed up

[knowbody0]

12. im weeping with you SW FL Dem

my wee woman child starts college in September. tough times. i keep getting flashes of her in her receiving blanket lookin up at me kinda saying "hi" with her eyes. snif snif snif.