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And then my heart ran down the sidewalk wearing new shoes and a Darth Vader backpack
September 3, 2008 – 1:01 pm
“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” ~Elizabeth Stone
… and there it goes to kindergarten.
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By Brillig on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Awww, I love that quote. I sent one to kindergarten this year too. Sigh. (And tell your little dude that I LOVE his Star Wars backpack!)
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By pgoodness on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Yep. Mine wore new shoes and a Speed Racer backpack. He didn’t run so much as stroll, but same idea.
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By Mrs. G. on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Off to get a kleenex. It goes so fast.
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By Annie on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Oh my! I have tears here and he’s not even my kid! Knowing that I have one coming up the ranks is breaking my heart enough.
Hope he has a special day!
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By Kathryn on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Exactly!
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By Carrie on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Oh, how sad! Hope you’re doing okay! Silly kids, growing up so fast.
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By Leann I Am on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Such a great post! I know just how you feel, my middle daughter just started kindergarten as well.
I must have blinked.
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By Bethany on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
I feel your pain. I also had to go through this last Thursday. I think that the worst part is that I didn’t even get a look back…. not a kiss… not a wave…. nuffin. :(
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By Bev on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
My new kindergartener picked a red darth vader backpack. I’d bet that our two boys would be fast friends. :)
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By Carla on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Awww Mom. You and your little dude are doing great!!
Can hardly wait to read Aventures in Kindygarten!
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By Honey Mommy on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Look at him go!
He must be excited to go to school. Enjoy your free time!
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By Mrs. F on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Truer words were never spoken.
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By amy on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Ooooh, look at him run. And then after three blinks, he’ll be in junior high school. How can they grow so ridiculously quickly?
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By Queen of Shake Shake on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Gah! The first day of K5. Very momentous. I know. I’ve done this twice.
And wth? Is Alabama the only state that requires uniforms for public schools? I need to get the hell out of Dodge.
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By Dumblond on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Wonderful picture. How well I remember the pain…now it’s sweet relief that they are gone so I can enjoy some silence during the day! ha!
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By Kerrie on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Too cute! I love how kids look with their big ol’ backpacks on. Hope he had lots of fun on his first day.
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By Carrie on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Nice backpack!
And yes - you will wear that heart outside your body for the rest of your life, I’ve always loved that quote.
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By Belle on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
What a wonderful quote…
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By Roxanne Kristina on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Dang you are so stinkin’ funny! And dear all at the same time!
Blessings,
Roxanne
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By Heidi on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
How incredibly cute is that. Letting go - so hard. <>
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By jennifer on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
awe… I never thought I would have so much guilt until I became a mother!!!
wonderful quote!
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By Stacy (mama-om) on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
I love the picture!
Congratulations CJ, and Mama Bananas!
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By Laurie on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
My favorite mom quote and so, so true. My first baby just started grade one this week. I thought it would be easier than K but it wasn’t - not for me anyway, he definitely seemed less anxious!! And next year baby #2 is going to k, he’s a bit more of a handful, so maybe it’ll be a celebration? Nope, more tears I’m sure, even if he’s thrilled to finally go to school like big brother!
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By Rachael on Sep 3, 2008 | Reply
Great quote. Great picture. Great post. I’m lucky - I have three more years before I have to think about sending my little boy off that way.
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By Lydia on Sep 4, 2008 | Reply
My heart went to Kindergarten this year as well and third grade. I have two more at home not in school. It will kill me when they are all in school.
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By Susie on Sep 4, 2008 | Reply
I remember when mine was little like that…. The past few years have been okay with sending her off. Next year, when she starts high school, I wonder what that will be like? (Besides me feeling really old, that is)
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By rachel on Sep 4, 2008 | Reply
Absolutely darling.
It is quite an experience to have your heart existing outside of your body and to watch it doing wonderfully completely independent of you.
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By Rabbi's Wife on Sep 4, 2008 | Reply
I can’t believe I have to do this when mine turn 3. They start 6 days a week 8-1 at 3 here. Yikes! I’m going to go play with my baby now.
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By ali on Sep 4, 2008 | Reply
gah! love!
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By Kaye on Sep 4, 2008 | Reply
I have always loved that quote. Sweet, sweet post.
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By polkadotmommy on Sep 4, 2008 | Reply
I stood in the classroom as she unpacked her supplies fighting back tears and saying to the other Moms around me, “I’m not going to be THAT Mom.” It was pure pride that kept those tears at bay until I was back in the car.
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