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 really wanted to, but I realized that it was selfish of me. He really would rather walk into the school with his friends, strength in numbers. 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.

[wildeyed]

1. Ack, shaving AND high school!

He is growing up. Hope you made it through the goodbye without the boo-hoos :)

[mzteris]

2. which was worse?

sending off to highschool or kindergarten? :)

Just wait - college is coming. :hug:

[SoCalDem]

3. It can be a wonderful time.. Our youngest LOVED

high school and had the time of his life there.. If yours is an outgoing boy, and gets involved in school stuff, he will be fine,, the more active he is, the safer he will stay too :)

"Growing them up" is our main duty.. You're almost done:)