First day at school

9/9/2015

I feel like I have been talking about this day forever and now it is finally here. And despite the long build up it came around far too soon. Not for Little E, she has been gagging to put on her uniform and get started all summer, but for me. My little girl is not so little anymore.

She ran into class barely throwing us a wave of goodbye. I am so proud of the super independent, kind person she has become but a little bit of me is sad for all that is in the past and, I'll admit it, envious that her teacher will be spending more time feeding that little personality than I will. I know this is all normal, the term 'bitter sweet' comes to mind but it doesn't make it any easier today. But I pushed away the tears as today was all about the smiles, skipping and smelling the flowers.

Good luck reaching for the stars Little E. You will be amazing, as always.

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25 Comments

Claire at Tin Box Traveller link

10/9/2015 08:08:32 am

I've been looking at everyone's 'first day at school' photos though different eyes this year. It has dawned on me that I will be doing the same in two years. I hope that Tin Box Tot skips off as happily as Little E did. And I hope she had a fantastic first day x #mycapturedmoment

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:49:30 pm

Thank you. She had a wonderful day x

Sarah Christie link

10/9/2015 08:09:45 am

Ah such a wonderful memory, the first day at school is such a huge milestone x

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:50:20 pm

Such a big day for us all!

theloveofacaptain link

10/9/2015 11:20:14 am

Lovely words mummy! Go reach for the stars Little E. Must of been a tough but proud moment for you. I've got that all to come. Best wishes xxx #MyCapturedMoment

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:49:52 pm

Thank you! xx

Steph link

10/9/2015 04:58:30 pm

Awwww. So cute. I'm so glad it went well for you. I had the same last week. Though from Monday of this week she was full days. And like you - all I got was a 'blink and you miss it' wave goodbye! Steph xxx #MyCapturedMoment

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:50:43 pm

Hope it went well for you too! xx

Emma's Mamma link

11/9/2015 09:03:09 pm

Aw what a lovely post. Glad she was so happy to go to school :) #MyCapturedMoment

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:50:59 pm

Thank you! x

Mini Travellers link

12/9/2015 07:09:12 am

We've had first day at school this week too. It's so lovely to see them so happy with it isn't it. #mycapturedmoment

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:51:24 pm

I hope it went well for you too! xx

Bronwyn link

12/9/2015 05:40:36 pm

So exciting! I am a kindergarten teacher and meet kids on their "first day" every year. As a mother I know how hard it is for mommies to let go of their kids' hands on that first day, but truly, 9.5 out of 10 kids are more than ready and benefit from the play and exploration in the classroom. Just think of all the things she'll be able to tell you about at the end of each day. It truly is awesome!!

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:52:28 pm

You are right my daughter is so ready for this step. I am struggling to get details from her at the moment now. She just tells me she has been 'playing'! x

Heledd - Running in Lavender link

13/9/2015 10:47:38 pm

Ah and there she goes!! It's such a big day isn't it?! I wasn't ready for it either. I do think it's so much harder for us parents. Thank you for linking up to #MyCapturedMoment xxx

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:52:55 pm

Soooo much harder for us!

Jollyjilly link

14/9/2015 08:27:38 am

Aww bless i so remember those first days . So sweet

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:53:42 pm

Definitely a day I will not forget!

Coombe Mill link

14/9/2015 11:12:56 am

what a fab milestone for Little E to have encountered, it's always bittersweet for the mums left at home though! I hope she's enjoying her school life. Popping in from Magic Moments.

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:54:17 pm

Bittersweet is the perfect term!

Su {Ethan & Evelyn} link

14/9/2015 12:01:08 pm

I love it that we us parents seem to be more worried than they are. x #mycapturedmoment

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:54:54 pm

Yep, we don't sleep. Spend weeks prepping then cry all the way home!!!

Sara | mumturnedmom link

14/9/2015 02:52:58 pm

It is a bittersweet milestone isn't it? I hope she's enjoying herself x #whatsthestory

All about a Mummy

14/9/2015 07:55:23 pm

She is loving it! She skips there and back each day.

Jaime Oliver link

20/9/2015 11:57:34 am

OMG i so want to give you a hug, i had this exact experience a few weeks ago and not only is it magic its also a little sad too!
Thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments