Kind of a sad day .... here at home

[Mben]

Some of you know that I am grandma to a handsome 3 year old lil devil, Michael. And you might know that I have been his main babysitter since the day he was born.  Well, Michael, is going to start his first day of daycare on Monday which he is calling school. lol The daycare has a pre school program also, that Michael is going to start in August. Every parent remembers when their children started their first day of school. Remember how you cried? Well I did when my daughter started school. Anyway, I'm crying today because I miss my lil man already. I know it's best for all of us for him to go but it's hard to let go. You see, my daughter lives on the opposite side of the city from me which is why for all this time, Michael has lived here. Bri would drop him off on say Sunday night and not come for him for a few days. It wasn't like the babysitter lived down the street where she could pick him up everyday after work. Because of this arrangement, we here at home have grown very attached to this boy, just like he was our son, but not our son. Did that make sense? Michael went to his new school yesterday and called me afterward to tell me that he loved it! There is a pool and kids, nana! And we get breakfast, lunch and a snack! The other day he asked me if he could put a hamburger in his backpack when he went to school. lol I am so happy he is going to enjoy making new lil friends and will be able to play and learn and grow but at the same time, I am very sad. My house is very quiet today. It's not like I am never going to have him again, I know. It's just right now I miss him. Thanks for letting me share. Sorry for being a big ol'e baby. 

-- Edited by Mben on Wednesday 23rd of February 2011 01:13:50 PM

 

[PSP]

Well boo-friggin' hoo!OK, you know I'm just pulling your lanyard. It is a difficult transition, especially going from full time to an occasional visit, but this too shall pass.Many of those places love to have volunteers come to help for special days and activities - just sayin'

 

[krystalkitty]

Certainly can relate.....Now when he comes to visit, it will be Extra special!! Am praying Jenna will put Cobain in preschool......Will be so good for him!!

 

[omeg]

Awwww,  I know you love that little guy Mben, and who wouldnt?   He is your precious Grandson, and he is cute as a button. You have had the pleasure of spending tons of time with him since he has been born.This will indeed be a different kind of time for you. You'll have alot of time that you didnt, and things will seem out of sorts for awhile.  Rest assured you will find your own routine, and as you see Micheal learning so much, and becoming a big boy from day care with new skills, and talents, you will realize it was for the best.  For both of you.  These next few days that you find incredibly quiet, treat yourself to a nap. Something you didnt get to often with Micheal around. You'll be fine, and Micheal will too. You are NOT being a baby. These things are hard to accept. It is accepting that Micheal is growing up, and you will hate to admit that. haha,  Thanks for sharing your story with us Mben.                                                                                               Pam

 

[Mben]

You all have made me feel much better looking at things differently. kk, yes, it will be EXTRA special!Pam, A nap sounds wonderful!PSP, Man, did I hate wearing lanyards! Thank goodness Belgamo doesn't make us wear or use them

 

[sashasmom]

Mben I can sympathize, Amelia is in preschool and she LOVES it and Michael will too. She has learned so much and the days that I do get her ARE extra special. You will get used to it and enjoy the time with him even more. Chin up, you will be ok.

 

[Mben]

My chin is up now. Thanks sashasmom!