We are all set and 101% ready for his first day at school tomorrow. His uniforms and PE attires have been washed and ironed. School bag, water bottles, clothes and shoes have been labeled with his name. Everyone at home is anxious about his first day at school (except himself who is still in his own world!).
As for myself, I have to face yet another challenge in parenting, which is learning to let go. Putting Little Edison into the hands of someone who is not connected is a totally different feeling. It is unlike leaving him in the hands of his loving grandparents when I go to work. I’m feeling a little uncertain now. Letting go isn’t easy for me, but I know that I have to do it. By sending him to school, I’m giving him the opportunity to develop his character and learn to manage the world on his own.
The very first time when I left Little Edison with someone unconnected was two years ago – his first day at infant care when he was 3 months old. I cried the moment I left the infant care center. I was depressed and I couldn’t let go. It took me one month to ease my separation anxiety. However, we left the infant care center three months later. From there on, Little Edison was taken care by my mother-in-law and helper.
Tomorrow, I’ll face with the same situation again. I hope that everything will be fine. Anyway, for the first day at school, I’m allowed to be in the classroom with him. It’s the only exception for the first day. Day two onwards, no parents are allowed in the classroom.
Will I cry? Will Little Edison cry? The answers shall be out tomorrow…
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