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    Home » Uncategorized » Tell All Tuesday: Back to School

    Tell All Tuesday: Back to School

    Published: Aug 7, 2012 · Modified: Aug 7, 2012 by Ashley Phipps · 269 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. · 3 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: Uncategorized

    This is the first year that any of my children will be attending public school.  My oldest daughter is so excited to be entering Kindergarten!

    Being new to this part of our life brings new adventures, new challenges, and new bills.

    But mostly, new worries for me as a mom.

    I worry that I haven't prepared my daughter adequately for the challenges of being in elementary school.  I am fairly confident that I have prepared her for the educational challenges she will encounter, and I feel that she is socially and emotionally ready.  But there are a lot of unknowns as we cross the bridge into elementary school.

    I am sure she will do brilliantly, I am sure she will thrive and I am already excited about spending time working on homework and school projects with her.  (I'm kinda nerdy like that.)

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    But a little part of me is sad.  Sad my little girl is growing up.  Sad to know that it is her time to grow wings and turn into her own unique wonderful girl.

    I am looking forward to all of it!  I honestly am!  But I hope I can continue to be a good mom, a confidant, a friend and a support for my daughter.

    I hope I can still find ways to connect with her even though I know it is time for her to take this leap into a new phase of life!

    The impending school year definitely has me contemplating this new journey we are embarking on.  What are you thinking about as this coming school year approaches?

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    1. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon

      August 07, 2012 at 7:46 am

      Oh my... I remember feeling that exact same way when my oldest started school. I have to tell you that her first year was amazing for us both. She was so excited when she came home everyday to share all that she had learned and done. We both missed each other, but the satisfaction of knowing that she was happy and growing far out weighed the separation! Wishing you lots of luck for a smooth

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    2. NanaDiana

      August 07, 2012 at 9:19 am

      I remember those same feelings, Ashley. You are going to do just fine. I always found driving in the car was the best way to carry on coversations with my kids as they got older. Because you aren't looking AT them, they relax and are more willing to spill the goods..and tell all....and I NEVER reacted- (neither by scolding or advising) I just let them talk and then at some point afterwards

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    3. Unknown

      August 09, 2012 at 3:38 pm

      You've done your work with her, getting her to Kindergarten. She's not just yours anymore, she belongs to the world now, but she will still look to you as her first teacher, and while you are wistfully thinking about what you used to do together, trust me, many, many more experiences are in store for the two of you to share together!

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