I just left my baby at school.
I took her picture, kissed her and walked out the door.
As I got out to the parking lot, I felt lost, like I’d left something behind. Then the waterworks started. I was so caught off-guard. I’ve left her with babysitters a hundred times with no problem. There have been days a sitter shows up and I’m all PEACE, I’M OUTTA HERE.
But today? Today I sort of want to run back in there and get her.
I’ve known for nine months that she was going to school today. NINE months. I’ve made plans, daydreamed of all the things I could do and accomplish in the 5.5 hours I’ll have a week while the kids are in school. But now, at the coffee shop, I’m wishing I’d snagged a few extra hugs even if she didn’t want them.
Today I miss my baby.
Very cute. She’ll be fine, Mama. She will be fine!
Awww… she is so small and cute. I am sure you miss her, but I bet she is having A BLAST and you are getting work done and sipping coffee… all is well. 🙂 And she will be SO happy to see you when you pick her up this afternoon!!!
I was surprised I didn’t get emotional when Jude went to school but I think it’s a little easier when they get older, I don’t know if I could have handled leaving Noah. You are strong mama!
Awww…Your post is making me think of a year from now when my kiddo goes. I have a year and I’m already getting emotional, so I understand how it must feel. Do enjoy those 5.5 hours though 🙂
Aw, she is adorable! I say now I look forward to both being in preschool…but only time will tell if it will be waterworks central or not!