"Children learn by doing and play is their work." - author unknown
My heart is pounding too because I can't believe that Sarah is starting kindergarten tomorrow. My girl, my first born is off to school. She is very excited and I am so excited to watch her as she begins her elementary school journey. I know she is going to love it. She will be like a little sponge soaking up the stories, the conversations, the play.
Tonight as I tucked Sarah into bed, she wanted to go over the schedule for the week. She likes to know exactly when things are happening and in what order. I know that knowing these details makes her feel safe and puts her mind at ease. As we went over who would drop her off at school and pick her up on which days, the question came, "What days will you drop me off at school?"
I had to tell her that I won't be dropping her off at school this year. While we have been talking this summer about how I would be working every day, Monday to Friday. She did not connect that with my inability to take her to school or pick her up. In the whole scheme of things, it is not that bad. I still get Christmas holidays, spring break and summer holidays with my kids. I know many people are not that lucky. But not being connected to Sarah and Jack's school through drops offs, picks up and driving on field trips is going to take some getting used to. I know that this first few months will be an adjustment for all of us.
We were determined to enjoy every last minute of our summer. We took a trip to Granville Island. We rode the Stanley Park train. The kids splashed and played at Steveston Park. We headed to Washington for an overnight get away and a little back to school shopping. We enjoyed some Schwakida shenanigans. But we were mostly camera free. So instead I share with you some photos from the water park last weekend.
That looks like SUCH FUN play! :) It's hard to see summer slipping away - but also exciting to enter in to fall... I LOVE fall!
ReplyDeleteAwww, I'm feeling teary for you! My Banana Girl starts tomorrow and like you I won't be there for it - Dad is doing it. *sniff*
ReplyDeleteI've had a lump in my throat all day today, making me aware of just how emotional I really am about this process. i just finished snapping photos of my poor sleeping child, her last night before she heads off to big kid school. Bittersweet... And they're only gonna keep getting bigger!
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain mama! My girl's first day of Kindergarten isn't until Wednesday, but tomorrow she starts at her new child care centre (before and after school care), and I'm so nervous for her. I'm having a hard time with not being able to do the Kindergarten drop offs and pick ups, and am hoping it'll be easer than I think. Good luck tomorrow, I can't wait to hear how it goes!
ReplyDeleteCute pictures and once again....whoa your kids are getting so tall! Good luck with your new full time teaching gig. There is always growing pains sorting out new routines, especially when it comes to kids. That being said it's amazing how most kids adapt quickly to new routines.
ReplyDeleteSuch great water park shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda.
ReplyDeleteI love fall. I think it is the sweaters and lattes that get me everytime.
ReplyDeleteIt is so true. Kids do adapt quicker and better than we usually imagine.
ReplyDeleteYes. I am really feeling the not doing drop offs and pick ups. I worry about not connecting with the teacher. Not meeting the other parents. Not being able to set up play dates. Good luck. Can't wait to see pictures.
ReplyDeleteLucky I didn't do drop offs because I had a lump in my throat on and off yesterday.
ReplyDeletesniff. sniff. Hope your day went well.
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome water park!! my kids would go insane. ours is pretty small.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything goes smoothly, and that when it (inevitably) doesn't, there's lots of cuddles and more special times to ease the going.