Comments on: And My Heart Breaks…

By: Trish

Trish — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:29:00 +0000

I don’t think it ever gets any easier. When my oldest daughter started high school, I cried my eyes out watching her walk up the steps on that first day.

By: michellewegner

michellewegner — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:21:00 +0000

I am sure your sons’ teacher will know how amazing he is. The best teachers my kids ever had were the ones who were able to see past everything into their heart. When a teacher sees your child for who they really are, nothing can stop your child from becoming the best student and little person they can be in school.

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:35:00 +0000

Oh, Amy. I just found your blog a few minutes ago and I felt so at home almost immediately. What a great site: no bs, honest, heartfelt. Then I discovered the first day of school post — and zap! the tears I have been holding back just started flowing. I SO remember my baby’s first day of school. That big yellow bus. Mon dieu! But now my ‘baby’ is about to be a sophomore in college, and trust me, it is no easier. We’ve had such a mellow summer together. I lured myself into believing that August would never come. Thank you for expressing yourself so beautifully and for letting me remember the very first day I had to let go.

By: Traci

Traci — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:13:00 +0000

With tears in my eyes…I totally understand. “MY” Ethan is starting kindergarten in two weeks. I totally get it! Thanks for sharing a little bit of your heart with me.

By: mama k

mama k — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:02:00 +0000

((hugs)) for mama!

I am tearing up over here.

By: Marva

Marva — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:17:00 +0000

i just wanted you to know that I am still alive and reading.

Oh Amy! I feel your pain......great post. Thanks for showing the raw emotion, it helps so much to know that our blogging friends are real people too.

So glad Ethan had a great day. Is the second day any easier.

I can ONLY imagine how it feels to send one off, but I postively may break down sending my twins to school in threee years......after reading your post I find myself sqeezing them a little tighter.

Many blessings!!!!!!!

Prayers for you!

By: Jaymelogue

Jaymelogue — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:25:00 +0000

Thank you so much for that post! I’m going to be doing the same thing next week, and probably not holding up as well as you did! My little boy starts school and I still can’t believe it!

By: Lylah Ledner

Lylah Ledner — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:14:00 +0000

OK…that’s just precious, but i’ll warn you…don’t blink or he’ll get married. i promise you that one!

By: "Intentionally Katie"

"Intentionally Katie" — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:51:00 +0000

I dread the day!!! I love that your boy is your daughter’s hero…I encourage that in our home, too. My kids are such amazing friends, even at the ages of 2 and 4.

I was told when I was pregnant with #2 that you can manipulate/brainwash your kids into being best friends, and I’ve totally gone with it. “You can’t hit him – he’s your best friend!” or “You have to share with her – she’s your best friend.” So far, so good.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:31:00 +0000

Thank you ALL so much for your sweet words of encouragement. Every time I felt a wave of tears coming on, I would go to my computer and reread these.

We survived the day and Ethan had a wonderful day at school. We had a little pizza party for him arranged at home and he said he loved every minute of it.

Thank you again- I don't know what I would do without you guys! Blogging can be such great therapy for a weepy momma!