Goinggrey
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Reged: 22/06/2008
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Hi everyone
This is my first post so here goes. Am in mid 40's with husband ,dog and son of 15,daughter 11. Trouble is I just feel very emotional about my kids these days, to the point where I am for example dreading going to my daughter's leaving service in a few weeks. She is going to secondary school in Sept, and I know that some of how I feel is down to it being the end of an era..no more being at school gates etc.The minute I hear little 11 year olds playing music or singing I feel the tears well up and can't seem to swallow them. Also my son is lovely and sometimes I can summon up tears just thinking about him getting all grown up.Anyone got any advice on how to be less embarrassing!?
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Jewels
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Reged: 23/01/2008
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I am going through exactly the same feelings as you are, hampshiregirl. My 11 year old daughter is also leaving primary school (the same one my 16 year old attended) in July. Friday night we had a musical celebration evening where my eyes were so full-up that I didnt dare to look at anyone. I did have a friend there that I felt comfortable to tell and she said she was the same. I think we are normal in feeling emotional as IT IS an end of an era and we have obviously given them our all in support throughout their primary school years. I must admit that I am also feeling a rather sad that I won't be having that social time we enjoy at the school gate. I am a bit worried that I will lose contact with the outside world. At least we have the forum to help and guide us!!
I also feel I have to re-assure you with regard to your older child. My 16 year old events and when she completes her cross-country course I blub much to her embarrassment. I don't mean to but I get terribly emotional. I think it is called being a Mum( a very caring one). Don't worry!!
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issi
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Reged: 30/09/2007
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Loc: Surrey
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When my daughter left primary school it really was the end of an era, and of a social life of sorts. It happens to all of us - have a good weep.
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bluebella
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Reged: 29/05/2008
Posts: 418
Loc: Essex
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I'm like that and I haven't even got any children!
If I'm trying to tell someone something a bit emotional,I can't get it out sometimes!
When I read about David Blunket's childhood I was in tears!
Even seeing little school kids in their school uniforms, they look so sweet, i well up at that!
I think it just means we're very caring and emotional. Well that's what i tell myself anyway!
Bluebella
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Glitterqueen
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Reged: 11/01/2008
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Loc: Essex
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I'm like that too Bluebella, I get really frustrated with myself. For example, if i'm reading something from a newspaper out to someone else my voice starts to crack and I feel like a real idiot.
I wish I could toughen up a bit but I think its just the way I am, I am emotional.
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xxxSummerxxx
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Reged: 29/03/2008
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Loc: Essex
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O my God im the same ,if someone tells me something i take on how they must feel,put myself in their place as it were ask Glit LOL.. can imagine our next meet conducted through tears!!! LOL
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lizalou
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Reged: 01/02/2008
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My youngest left primary last year, and although I was excited for her to be moving on, I knew it would mean different role for me.So yes you are allowed to feel all emotional.
A year later, I am still struggling with the fact that I am not expected to be at the schoolgates or at sports events or assemblies. I know other parents couldnt wait for the freedom but I wasnt one of them.
But thats life- I am pleased that all 3 children were confident to start a new school, make new friends, organise their own social lives etc.
And they need me more than ever when it comes to transport, help with homework and emotional advice.
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skippy
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Reged: 08/01/2008
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My son is 11 too and going up to secondary school - this morning i was looking for a bucket and spade for my little girls school trip and found the one he had with his name on it when he was little - i felt such a pang!! i will never be able to throw it away!
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Tufty
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Reged: 26/02/2008
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Loc: Hampshire
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Hi Hampshiregirl,
I too am in the same position. My 11yr old daughter goes up to senior school in Sept. I will blub at her leaving service in July because I get emotional at the drop of a hat (much to my 2 girls amusement!)
It is the end of an era, (I was awful when they left infants!)and hard losing that contact. I am on the senior school PTA as my ED is there, so keep some contact.
Just trying to accept this will be one of many changes throughout life that I have to deal with!
Maybe we all worry too much but that's mums for you!
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magwii
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Reged: 28/03/2008
Posts: 409
Loc: North Cyprus
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Thank goodness you are quite normal!!! Goodness gracious be thankful. I used to cry at anything the grandchildren put on at school, nativities the worst, got me all choked up, they were so sweet.
My ex daughter in law has left her kids and is just not interested......now we wouldn't want to be like that. Not a tear!
Now airports, that's my worst thing especially when I am leaving the grandchildren, just have to tell everyone to go away!!!!
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anner06
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Reged: 18/03/2008
Posts: 440
Loc: Northamptonshire
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At our local primary school, on the last day of the school year, all the children at the end of the leaving assembly, sing "we're all going on a summer holiday" and by the end of it, the teachers and parents are all blubbing and the kids are all laughing at them. happens every year.
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Goinggrey
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Reged: 22/06/2008
Posts: 50
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Thanks very much ladies, it's nice to know you think I'm normal.Tufty, lizalou and jewels, imagine if we were all sitting together..we could get sponsorship from kleenex!
Just have to resign myself to being an emotional wreck and a slight embarrassment to family!
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