Bittersweet moments in my life.Last week, my Little E graduated from preschool. He is only a few months away from entering into his formulative years in school.
In thirty nine days he will turn 5. A milestone birthday. At least in this house we consider it one.
I sat back today and reminisced over the day last August we walked into the preschool where he was going to attend and remembered the excitement in his eyes. We chose a Montessori based school, based on high recommendations from a friend.
Little E couldn't wait to pull out a play-mat and join in.
Convincing him that he would be back in just a few weeks was something he just didn't comprehend. Now thinking about it, it seems like it was just yesterday. It brings tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat when I realize that almost another year has gone by.
How much longer will my little boy run to my arms for comfort from mommy hugs? School changes a child. They become more independent. The comfort of mom is saved for home, where friends cannot see.
I am mentally preparing myself for another year that I hope will not fly by. I hope that the birth of baby #3 does not overshadow the accomplishments that my second born will do.
My soon to be middle child. How will this change and mold his personality? My sweet "double" kisses boy. So many changes ahead for this little guy. A year of many firsts ahead. Am I ready?
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He looks so cute in his cap and gown. The end of the school year really does make you reflect.
You are ready! And honestly, he is still the first born son and that molds them into such a special position in your family and you celebrate their milestones all so differently. He is so cute in this picture and growing up so fast! I miss you!!! I'm feeling all reflective as well as we are getting toward the end of this season in our lives... all of mine will be in school! AGH!
You never will be completely! But all the joys will be worth it. Your little guy will always be special and always be himself...having another sibling is the best gift you can give him! Now he gets to be the "big brother" too!
Michelle
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I was the middle child, and because of that I try really hard to make sure that I treat all three of my children as special in their own way. Just by being concerned about not short-changing him, you're already a step ahead. I'm sure you will always be vigilant about making sure he has his own important place in the family. He's a cutie!
My brother that is in the middle always says that he got extra attention because he knew my mom worried about making him feel like he wasn't special. He said it wasn't the extra attention he got that made him feel better it was that she went out of her way to make sure he noticed just how special being in the middle really was.
The funny thing, I never noticed the extra attention and neither did my oldest brother. I think my mom just balanced it all out and made us feel like we were eaching getting extra time. I'm sure you will do the same! :-)
The Boy is my oldest and I worry about some of the same things...about him spreading his wings and not wanting my affections anymore. He will be 10 this fall and he still holds my hand in the parking lot and comes back for an extra squeeze...not at school, mind you, but also not only at home :-)
You will be ready!
I'm getting the distance from Miss K, she LOVES kisses at home and makes sure she gets them at bedtime. But when I try to kiss her goodbye at school or church, she "allows" me to kiss her cheek. I'm sorry her friends parents don't openly show affection. Yeesh!
I surely hope so. :)
Thank you! It really is an eye opener.
Thank you girl. :) Miss you too!!
Awww, thank you! I never thought this would be such a transition for me. Going from one to two seemed easier.
I feel the same way. My husband says I favor my son more than my daughter, but he forgets that she got the same attention when she was all alone. She still gets undivided attention, it's just different now. :) And it will all change again when baby #3 gets here.
Thanks!
It sounds like you have an amazing mom. :) I hope that I can keep the balance when the baby arrives. :) I did pretty well after Little E was born, now I have to make sure they are good after this one. :)
Thank you for the support.
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