Pathetic display!

Today was Coby's first day of preschool. He was so excited about wearing his new school clothes like his older brothers he would'nt even eat his lunch. All he kept saying all morning was "school now, mom?" Me and Frank took him at 12:30. Coby was very nervous and excited at the same time. We went in and he sat down and started to play with the play-dough. I felt myself welling up so I told him good bye and I would see him later. He just looked up at me with puppy dog eyes and I lost it! One of the teachers asked if I was OK and I nodded and ran out the door before Coby saw me. Frank was outside and made things worse by sympathizing with me.
After we dropped Coby off we went to Tesco and I walked around with a tear stained face. What is wrong with me? I have 4 sons! I should be glad to get rid of them a few hours a day!

Awww.....((((((hugs))))) Pebbles.....

They're still our babies, no matter how old they get.  My 11yo started middle school this year and I got all teary when I dropped her off.  My baby is growing up! 

Awww, Pebbles, that's so sweet!  I can't wait to have kiddies. 
Although, at the rate I'm going, I'll be a complete puddle by then.  I teared-up when my 19-year-old sister started her first job the other day.   

Hugs, Pebbles.  I swear it got harder with each child.    My first one I was shoving out the door, but with my baby I cried and cried.  

I can sympathize...(((hugs)))

BTW...how did Coby do? Is he ready to go back?

That was so sweet.  I can totally see that happening to me one day.  I hope he has a good day and loves going to school!

Thanks everyone for your kind words. Again I'm in tears here. Also its my TOM so that probably doesnt help matters!

Coby did just fine. When I picked him up he came out looking very tired and disoriented. I said "Coby, you OK?" and he looked at me as if he did'nt know who I was. I got him to the car and he started babbling about his day. Hopefully we will both be better tomorrow.

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sorry for massive pic. I still dont have my image editing software installed on my laptop. One of my many things to do on my "things to do" list!

So handsome and grown up (guess you don't want to hear that!)

My twins were exhausted at the end of the day for most of the year last year during reception. They were the youngest, barely 4 when they started.  At first I didn't want them to start...but I must say that I got used to their going to bed at 7 pm without a peep quite easily!

I can only guess how you feel, but I'm pretty certain I'll be a basket case when Niall's first day comes rolling around.

I can only guess how you feel, but I'm pretty certain I'll be a basket case when Niall's first day comes rolling around.

Girlfriend, you have NO idea! I referred to myself as "basket case" more than a few times today.

So handsome and grown up (guess you don't want to hear that!)

No, but youre right  :\\\'(
Coby always goes to bed at 7pm without any problems anyway but tonight I may shoot for 6:30. He's a bit zombie-ish at the moment.

Aww... he looks so proud of himself in that picture!  Big hugs - hopefully it will get easier.

no to worry Pebbles I've had the welling up moments when I see Jess getting older and now we have to share her with others ...no , no , no!!!

I remember on her first birthday we took Jess to Thorpe park ...Phil and I were in tears

Jessie's first ride on the ferrys wheel we completely lost it....

I resized for you, Pebbles.

I resized for you, Pebbles.

Thanks Cait!