The first day of kindergarten can be an emotional rollercoaster for parents, but subsequent first days? Not so much.
If you’ve ever sent your child off to kindergarten, you know the wave of feelings that comes with it. They seem so small and innocent, and it’s tough to watch them step into the world of “big kids.” However, once you navigate that first day, every following first day becomes significantly easier.
One mom humorously showcased this shift in a viral video that many parents can relate to. Meet Hannah Clarke, the creative mind behind the blog Whoa Hannah. In her recent Facebook video, she captures the chaos of her emotions on her little one’s first day of kindergarten. Can you blame her?
Hannah made this video for her friends who are experiencing the kindergarten milestone for the first time. “Last year, I was a total wreck when my baby girl started kindergarten, and now, I see my friends going through the same thing!” she explains to the audience.
The video kicks off with Hannah dramatically exclaiming, “She’s not ready! I need to go back and get her.” She lists her worries, like whether her daughter will know to ask for 14 hugs every minute. It’s a genuine concern, right?
She wonders what her day will look like without her daughter and imagines she’ll just sit at home listening to the clock tick away, counting the seconds until they’re together again. There’s even a funny moment where she imagines there’s still a tiny bit of umbilical cord connecting them. A bit gross, but we can all relate to the melodrama of this momentous occasion.
Now, fast forward to the first days of school that follow. Hannah is all dressed up, hair styled, and looking like she’s ready to take on the world. Instead of worrying, she’s jamming out to George Michael’s “Freedom” in her car as she leaves school. When her phone rings, she cheerfully agrees to treat herself to a manicure, pedicure, and a spontaneous trip to Vegas.
While this video might be exaggerated, it rings true for many parents. Sending your little one to kindergarten is a big transition, and it’s natural to feel anxious about their first steps into the school world. You might find yourself crying on the couch during those early kindergarten mornings. But fast forward a few years, and the scene changes dramatically. Your kids will hop on the bus, and you’ll dance your way back into a quiet house, feeling relieved. You still love them, but the fears of them being lost or lonely at school fade away.
So, first-time kindergarten parents, take a deep breath. It will become so much easier.
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In summary, navigating the emotional landscape of school beginnings changes dramatically after kindergarten. From tears on that first day to celebratory freedom on future first days, the journey of parenthood continues to evolve.