Someone is starting high school tomorrow.
He is facing it like a (slightly nervous) man.
I am trying not to think about it.
He is making sure he has enough clean cool clothes for the week.
I am saying all the right positive things when we discuss it together.
He is wondering who he will be sitting with.
I am feeling a bit teary.
He is pondering what the canteen will be serving for lunch.
I am getting butterflies in my tummy when I DO think about it.
He is wondering what classes will be on tomorrow.
I am trying to be brave.
He is asking if we’ll walk down in the morning.
I am having a mild panic attack.
He’s wondering how much money he can have for lunch.
I’m wondering why this is JUST as bad as the first day of Primary School.
He is thinking it would be good if I stayed for the parent’s morning tea
I am thinking that considering this is the second kid to start high school I should be dealing with it better.
He is thinking can he use the computer now.
I am thinking a stiff drink might be a good idea at this stage.
Gulp.
But I’m sure it’s much worse for him.
xx Pip
I hope Max’s first day was fab and that you were okay as well.
Our babies! Do we ever stop worrying?
Oh wow, I remember that time like it was yesterday! How nervous and scared he must have been! So glad to see he survived……..! Is it like this for all Mothers? I wonder if my Mother felt those feelings? Gosh, that just touches me to think she may have xxx
Ahhh – your silence (on the blogging front) is killing me. Killing me I tell you.
All the best Max, at leat you have the coolest name ever!! It's a touch time, going through so much internally & then plonked into another new environment.
My little man started Primary School yesterday, loved it & said his teacher was very pretty. Ahhhh . . . so that's 4 down for me, i'm home alone for the rest of my days.
We move every 2 years so all of my guys are plucked up & start new over & over again, they seem to be quite flexible, but 3 are girls?? Good luck . . . love Posie
Just a wee check in to say THANKS to all of you for being so adorable.
I don’t know what came over me – but I just wanted to save him the big jump that High School is… and of course I could NOT do that!!!
We got through the whole drop off thing just fine in the end – and he had a GREAT day – and made a firm friend already.
Relief is NOT a big enough word, I tell you!! But I knew he would be fine. It’s just the HE didn’t know he would be fine! And now he does!!!!
Thanks for thinking of us.
xx
Wishing Max a happy and memorable first day at High School and hope he has many good stories to tell you when he gets home ๐
I sent my eldest to her first day of school (Prep) last week so I know how you are feeling ?
Hello Pip, Congrats on sending Max off today. I rode down to HIGH SCHOOL with Mackie this morning feeling very anxious but hopeful that this huge milestone will be the start of all those wonderful new friendships that I discovered at the same age.
Lovely to see you and your BLAD the other week.
He will be fine and of course you already know that! – isn’t it hard to let them go!? My daughter starts prep tomorrow!!!
Good luck and keep us posted xo
Best of luck to you both! xx
ohhh Pip…id be a nervous mum too, but Im sure he’ll be fine and will be excited to see you to tell you all about it in the afternoon!!
mine starts 1st class tommorow…a new school year for all!
Oh I hear you!
Our eldest will be heading in the same direction in September. He is raring to go, but I’m having the wobblies already! As he’s the first we have no idea what to expect. Eek!
Thanks for this sweet post Pip. Mother’s of the world….we’re all the same really aren’t we? What a comfort….
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Good luck, both of you! I don’t think it ever gets easier watching them grow up, no matter how many times you practice ๐
Dudes,
All will be well after the first 10 mins.
I have been thinking of Maxy, the very last day of holidays was agony for me, but after that first 10 mins it’s all good.
What a milestone Pip, will you be any better at this when it’s Ari’s turn, or does that already bring you to tears?
Aw. You guys are great.
Oh Good Golly Miss Molly, i sure know THOSE feelings, Chin up x
He is going to go super-great tomorrow. And you’re allowed a little tear or two. Any more and you can start harvesting your own salt. Go Max – we’re all cheering for you. Go Pip – we’re all thinking of you. xxx
Good Luck Max and Pip!
Enjoyed the way you wrote about what ur both going through…am sure he's going to love it…and that you'll survive with a little help from g & t…
Oh my goodness! My son started high school last September. You described the this milestone PERFECTLY. Best of luck to your son. Huge mom-hugs to you.
xoxo
Gail
๐ Please hug him and tell him that high school is not the hideous monster it used to be – he’s such a lovely, together sort of kid that he will probably enjoy himself and will be loved by all. As for you, a nice cold vodka tonic, I think.
Thinking of you all!! Big loves xxxxx
Hope the day is smooth and just right for both of you!
Hope the first day is great Super-Max