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Posted: 29 August 2007 at 8:40pm | IP Logged

Well, the boys go back to school tomorrow, and I really don't want them to go! Isn't it supposed to be the kids who get worried about it, and the mum who waves them off cheerily thinking about all the free time she's going to have (althought I still have Joe at home).

We've just had such a nice summer. It's been great not having to run around in the mornings, no nagging to get dressed or brush their teeth etc, and just having time together doing not a lot.

Not only that, but now they're back, my life is going to get a whole ton busier as I'm starting a course and have to do a number of work-based hours for it too, as well as rushing around with school and all the after school things that have been on the back burner. I was enjoying the quiet life! I know all good things must come to an end, but I really do feel down about it. I know that you have to let your children grow up and grow away from you, but I don't want to! I've loved having them here with me and don't want to share them again just yet!

The boys themselves have been mostly fine about it, until tonight. Noah had a small wobbler earler when I got him to try on his pe shoes, and he got a bit upset saying he didn't like pe, but that was quickly resolved. Then Ethan was fine until bedtime, when he dissolved into tears worried about going back, he doesn't know who he's going to sit with, his two best friends are in a different class, the big kids will pick on him, etc etc etc. I tried to reassure him saying that worrying about something we've still to do is the hardest thing, and once he's there he'll be fine, but he does worry so much, and he does take things so to heart, and doesn't believe me anyway so I can't help but worry about him!

Aaagh! Love my kids to bits. Hate being a parent sometimes. Hate when they get so big that they're crying about stuff that really is painful and a magic kiss no longer helps. How are we supposed to deal with that? And he's only 7! Something tells me that I'd better find a way to: a)help him; and b) cope myself before he gets too much older. Ideas anyone?

Posted: 29 August 2007 at 9:12pm | IP Logged

Hope tomorrow goes smoothly for the kids. Ethan is starting full time school on Tuesday and I am a nervous wreck just thinking about it - I am dreading taking him Tuesday morning.

I'm sure they will both be fine once they get back in to the swing of things.

Posted: 29 August 2007 at 9:30pm | IP Logged

Hiya Rachel.

I have been wondering how to write exactly the same post pretty much!
I thought it would sound silly as you said, most parents i know around here cant wait for the kids to go back to school so they can have their freedom back... but i am also dreading the hustle and bustle of back to normal again, but mine start back the 4th Sept, so i still have just under a week still to sit here fretting lol
I've really, really enjoyed having them all here with me, and we've also not done a lot, but just the company and bonding we've all done has made it entertaining to say the least!

It will be Harry's 1st day at school Tues, so i am going to be on my own during the day, so things are going to change big time round here too.
The only comfort i have though, is that they are all looking forward to going back, so thats made me feel less nervous, but im sorry that yours are having trouble with the idea of returning to school hun.
I'm more than sure when they get there tomorrow, they'll all settle back down quickly and start to enjoy it again and make new friends.
Anything else i can help with, you know where i am
x-x-x

Posted: 29 August 2007 at 9:45pm | IP Logged

LOL as much as i'll miss them..im not going to miss the arguements, the paddy strops the 'i wants' at all. 

Fair enough isla is in nursery in the afternoon..and tasja is at school full time..but oh i am so looking forward to it.

Tasja is looking forward to going back and seeing all her friends and isla has been asking if shes going to nursery today or when tasja goes to school.  Im phoning the nursery tomorrow to find out if her voucher thing starts up again on the monday, tasja goes back on the tuesday...so yay might get an isla free afternoon on monday.

Gawd I sound awful lol

Posted: 30 August 2007 at 9:39am | IP Logged

I can't make up my mind how I feel about it! It's nice having the kids here - and we've had some nice days even just chilling in the garden with the paddling pool etc - but they are all starting to get a bit fed up now, and need to get back to school I think.

It's Ruthie's first day at high school next Wednesday, and Cameron's first day at school, so I'm feeling a bit apprehensive about that. They are both keen to go - although Cameron keeps asking when he's going back to pre-school - it's taken me weeks to make him understand he's not going back there, he's going to "big boy school". He got his school shoes on Saturday, and he's really excited about wearing his uniform - just going to be a big wrench for me I think! Empty nest syndrome!! lol He's only half-day til after christmas as he'll be one of the youngest ones, so will give me time to get used to it. Ruthie hasn't said very much - she can be quite soft-hearted - I worry most about her out of the 3 of them. Still, she's got Rebecca at the school too.

Hope your wee ones get on fine and enjoy it once they are there. Enjoy your time with Joe - the other two will be back and chattering about their day before you know it.

xxx