tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post4760326157898165546..comments2024-03-19T07:44:23.714-06:00Comments on Airing My Laundry, One Post At A Time...: My (Gulp) Sixth Grader...AiringMyLaundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-64233529251520959002013-08-12T08:31:11.023-06:002013-08-12T08:31:11.023-06:00he really is growing up. The problem with my nephe...he really is growing up. The problem with my nephew right now is all his guy classmates look like mini-men. Little men. They're already developing but Alec is not! He still looks like a fresh young boy, totally hairless and goofy and babyish. I would really like to keep Alec that way. <br /><br />Keep us posted on how Tommy does! Furry Bottomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126096393524594755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-69309883938847488722013-08-10T15:14:04.263-06:002013-08-10T15:14:04.263-06:00Oh goodness! This is a tough one....I'll be th...Oh goodness! This is a tough one....I'll be the exact same way when my little one goes to school!Marley Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003226033561209048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-19631545031829467832013-08-10T10:40:33.995-06:002013-08-10T10:40:33.995-06:00It is really hard seeing kids grow up. Some school...It is really hard seeing kids grow up. Some schools go back so early. My daughter goes back on the 28th, counting down the days. haha.The Rantings of a Drama Queen's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779628159935114606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-26819611530939915342013-08-10T09:49:27.227-06:002013-08-10T09:49:27.227-06:00I guess it's a good thing our kids don't f...I guess it's a good thing our kids don't freak out about themselves growing up the way we freak out about it. Best wishes for an easy transition. In a month or two you'll be wondering what you were ever worried about. But that doesn't take away the worry now. And the sadness that your little boy isn't little anymore. I hope it gets better quickly.<br /><br />Happy Sharefest. Have a great weekend.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09083941215123554455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-40652374238531306912013-08-10T09:35:23.471-06:002013-08-10T09:35:23.471-06:00I seriously want to jump through the screen and hu...I seriously want to jump through the screen and hug you. Im going through the same emotions with my two boys who start 6th grade on the 20th, and Im so worried about the whole thing. I can already see a small change in my boys over the past few months, and I have to admit Im a little worried about the months coming....<br />Steph @ Three Loud Kids!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11151702618446048993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-74955191034327889162013-08-10T09:22:25.181-06:002013-08-10T09:22:25.181-06:00Aw, I was there last year and it is a tough transi...Aw, I was there last year and it is a tough transition but probably more for us than them. We seemed to get the rhythm down by early December around here. This year I have an obnoxious 7th grader who knows EVERYTHING already.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993104398196469720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-74593594560039434272013-08-10T09:21:16.399-06:002013-08-10T09:21:16.399-06:00Oh, I so get it. I am so with you. Though not in...Oh, I so get it. I am so with you. Though not in middle school yet, my oldest boy is going to start 3rd grade in a couple of weeks and has just left to go on his first sleep-away camp. 8 years old -- where did the time go? In some circles, he's known as a pre-teen - when did I become a mother of one of those?<br /><br />The prison comment is hilarious! Good luck to your baby and to you! <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215434187184635008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-32600172820958958882013-08-10T07:17:52.669-06:002013-08-10T07:17:52.669-06:00"It's not prison." That comment is h..."It's not prison." That comment is hilarious!<br />I cannot even imagine all that you are feeling.<br />I have two boys (2 and 4). I am already worked up bc 4 will be going three days to preschool instead of two. (I know, right?!) I'm sure I will be a hot mess once he starts kindergarten, let alone middle school!<br />Well, that's what wine if for, right?!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150795794366179959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-41926004572936990812013-08-10T04:31:10.467-06:002013-08-10T04:31:10.467-06:00I am not looking forward to this. Kindergarten wil...I am not looking forward to this. Kindergarten will be tough enough.JDaniel4's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354900916937838719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-17130800343556635372013-08-09T20:21:05.971-06:002013-08-09T20:21:05.971-06:00My Des is my Minnie Mae, I suppose! My daughter is...My Des is my Minnie Mae, I suppose! My daughter is just starting her second year or preschool this year. Nothing earth-shattering. Yet!<br /><br />I hope they take good care of your boy! They will.Tamara Camerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004696358354444561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-66906969239647171232013-08-09T16:56:28.165-06:002013-08-09T16:56:28.165-06:00Sending you hugs - because I get it. I cried when...Sending you hugs - because I get it. I cried when I dropped mine off for the first day at daycare, pre-school, kindergarten, middle school, high school and college.<br /><br />The time goes by so freaking fast - and where's a cop when you need one to slow it down?<br /><br />In the end, he will be fine - and so will you.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-69325491261377590632013-08-09T14:29:38.586-06:002013-08-09T14:29:38.586-06:00I totally understand your concern; middle school p...I totally understand your concern; middle school presents all kinds of challenges. Fortunately, not all at once. You and Tommy have a history of working things out and that will continue. You might even get to hug him in private. (I don't know how that works; maybe he thinks he's too old already.) It's great that schools have orientations now to ease the transitions, for kids AND parents. Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-25308310031211385842013-08-09T13:31:43.701-06:002013-08-09T13:31:43.701-06:00Haha, you made me laugh making middle school sound...Haha, you made me laugh making middle school sound like prison. Don't worry - I'm betting all of our mom's around the world felt this way when we were all young and making a big change in our lives. My baby boy is starting Kindergarten. So far with pre-school and his little Kindergarten camp, he's not crying "mommy I want to stay with you" where Shelby did and so did I when I was their age. And of course I want to cry and be the one to tell him, no - stay here with me. <br /><br />Oh, and I am so glad I was not the only one who watched Anne of Avonlea - I loved that show!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815484676642760981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-45345500241910869982013-08-09T11:29:26.345-06:002013-08-09T11:29:26.345-06:00Damnit!!! Stop!!! You have me panicking along with...Damnit!!! Stop!!! You have me panicking along with you because Princess too starts...gulp...6th grade!! Hold me?!<br /><br />Krystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388724384917002199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-56201766418512879032013-08-09T10:16:44.440-06:002013-08-09T10:16:44.440-06:00Awww Tommy is going to do great! He may have a fe...Awww Tommy is going to do great! He may have a few bumps along the way but he'll figure it out. :-)Non Sequitur Chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268138421234170972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-7154246456298118772013-08-09T09:43:05.054-06:002013-08-09T09:43:05.054-06:00I don't know why but this sentence: "He h...I don't know why but this sentence: "He has never been strong with fine motor skills." is adorable! You're such a mom and I love it! I'm kind of freaking out about Bud going into second grade so I can't imagine how you feel about 6th! But hang in there! At least he's not going to (gulp) college!!!!!!momnextdoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14360061081170849593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-44158582470765161712013-08-09T09:40:04.478-06:002013-08-09T09:40:04.478-06:00It's a hard transition! This is my daughter...It's a hard transition! This is my daughter's last year in elementary school because they start middle school in 5th grade here! This will be me next year!MamaRabiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920088809395312943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-6304344686998481952013-08-09T09:27:49.641-06:002013-08-09T09:27:49.641-06:00Oh, girl, I get you!! My baby is going into 8th gr...Oh, girl, I get you!! My baby is going into 8th grade this year. He has underarm hair and is taller than me by several inches. His feet have been bigger than mine for a few years. Oh, and he started shaving his mustache area (only once a week or so) last spring. <br />It's so weird and wondrous! Deep breaths...it will be okay...and it happens so gradually it sneaks up on you. --LisaThe Dose of Realityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698270174244913926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-70595222383695939972013-08-09T09:07:17.734-06:002013-08-09T09:07:17.734-06:00Usually the middle school eases the kids into chan...Usually the middle school eases the kids into changing classes by having the classes all in one corridor. At least they did around our area. This is just preparing the kids for high school (SOB!!) when the classes are all over the place!<br /><br />Tommy is growing up to be quite a nice young man. You should be very proud! Things moms tend to worry about don't seem to phase the kids. He will be fine.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-22141903404867084512013-08-09T08:51:37.646-06:002013-08-09T08:51:37.646-06:00You're too cute. I bawled my eyes out dropping...You're too cute. I bawled my eyes out dropping my daughter off at her first day of daycare! I can't even think about middle school right now!Semper Aghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06405862710967982552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-64952710153648980652013-08-09T08:45:44.213-06:002013-08-09T08:45:44.213-06:00I remember crying that my son was going to get mar...I remember crying that my son was going to get married one day.....while I was PREGNANT with him. He's only 4 & I'm tearing up just thinking about this!! I'd be a mess! You deserve a medal for keeping it all together. Good job!!<br /><br />And can you let me know when, exactly, he lost his chipmunk voice? I'm going to need a cocktail (or 5) to get through that one. happy_wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412686003183851171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-78974950900873803312013-08-09T07:42:57.439-06:002013-08-09T07:42:57.439-06:00Calm down mama, all kids grow up.Calm down mama, all kids grow up.JoeinVegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613274657685121948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-50335273167125454422013-08-09T07:07:21.583-06:002013-08-09T07:07:21.583-06:00It's not prison, hahahaha!!! He'll be fine...It's not prison, hahahaha!!! He'll be fine, mama, but I TOTALLY understand the nervousness. Hugs!Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.com