First day of school

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First day of school
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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 12:41pm

I'm soooo nervous. I couldn't get to sleep lastnight, and now this morning, I thought I was ok. But after I dropped the boys off at school, I've had this aching pit in my stomach. I don't feel like doing anything. I'm so worried. This will be a new school for Tyler and he's nervous....which makes me nervous. And Nathan acted up this morning, so that makes me a bit weary of how his day will go.

We also got to school right after the bell rang...everyone was already in class. I thought I allowed enough time, but his little meltdown took more time than I had expected.
I know that it didn't help Nathan's anxiety, I guess I feel bad about that too. The house is sooo quiet too, a huge difference!! Thought I'd like it, but it just makes me worry about my boys.

Michelle

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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 1:25pm
I hope the day is going well for both Tyler and Nathan.

Pat

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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 1:32pm

Hugs to you Michelle! I was going through a similar situation yesterday as I'm sure you will remember. We too had the meltdown yesterday morning, and I was a on edge most of the day, and rode by the school twice, and was sure that everytime my cell phone rang it would be the school saying Josh was inconsolable or something (but would have been worse if it weren't for everyone here). I kept busy most of the day by having brunch with a friend, going to the mall etc. that helped tremendously. When Josh finally made it home on the bus, although he seemed a bit "put off" by us he said it was okay and wouldn't tell us much about the day,he only had one major complaint, and all seemed to go well. So..... vent away, do what it takes to keep your mind off of the school subject (at least enough to keep you from pacing the floor and making yourself crazy). Let us know how everything went with the kiddos' first day. I hope you find, like I did, that all went better than expected.

Hugs,
Heather

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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 2:53pm

i know that must be hard, but i bet they will both do well. i will be in your shoes when we start on the 8th.

ttys, valerie

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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 3:16pm

Thanks!

I did decide to go shopping, so that I could get them off my mind! It's noon now, and I picked up something for lunch. I'm still worried of course....no phone calls yet!!! It's so weird eating lunch by myself!! LOL I can actually eat whenever I want too!!!!!

It's still a bit strange being home alone though, I might have to venture back out to the stores...just to keep my mind busy!!

Michelle

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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 3:55pm

OH that is exactly where I was a couple weeks ago. Now it is getting better and we are more in the flow. I bet when you hear about how thier day went after school today you will feel a lot better.

Somethings I have found that help.
1) Make a list of all the little errands you have been putting off and start doing them. Kept me busy for at least 2 days that way and I felt like I had accomplished something.
2) Make a coffee date with a friend. I have even found you can do this with long distance friends if you are creative. Set up a time for a phone call. ;-)
3) Treat yourself to something you really like for lunch that you normally can't eat when the kids are there. Even if it is take out. I love greek from Daphne's here and the kids won't go near the stuff. Lunch date with hubby, friend or similar is great too.
4) The LIBRARY alone! When was the last time you got to go to the library and really look around for a book that interests you and get to read it.

Then off course there are supplements. I have found Nordic Naturals DHA as a great omega for me. Also, I am trying relora. It combats that nasty cortisol so it should help the belly fat and helps with anxiety. I have made my self iced green tea. Great for cleansing the system and making you feel better over all (and of course for me I hope it helps with weight). And a glass of wine in the evening when all is said and done.

Good luck, I am dying to hear how Nathan does in first grade. I bet they both do really well today.

Renee

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Tue, 08-30-2005 - 10:53pm

Thanks for the tips, Renee!!!

The boys did great today! Tyler made some friends, but said that his teacher is strict!!LOL Nathan came out of class with a smile on, and didn't meltdown when he saw me. He was glad to see me, and wasn't tired AT ALL!!! Of course, when we got home he started playing with the light switches in the kitchen and familyroom. He also lined up the kitchen faucet and then started obsessing about the chairs around the table....he kept recorrecting them, trying to get them straight!!! LOL But his behavior has been great!! I think he's glad about getting back into the routine of school.

It was soooo cute....when Tyler finally came out of class, Nathan ran up to him...and they gave each other a big bear hug!!!!! It was sooo sweet...they missed each other!! Tyler even walked by Nathan's teacher and asked how he did today. He even told me that he tried to find him at recess, but 3rd graders weren't allowed on the other side of the playground. What a big brother!!! I sure missed them today!!!!!

Michelle

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Wed, 08-31-2005 - 8:46am

glad the first day went ok. Glad the morning went better today!

Betsy

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Wed, 08-31-2005 - 11:43am
I'm so glad their first day went well.

Pat

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