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1. #1
   On September 10th, 2007 at 9:46 am, purplepeep said:

   none of it was more important this morning than my son’s very first day of preschool.

   No preschool – but my first day of Kindergarten was overwhelming. I even got lost in the K-thru-6 school.

   A whole new world is opening up for your little one, may you all be much richer for it.

2. #2
   On September 10th, 2007 at 10:01 am, Michelle Admirer said:

   Three weeks ago, we drove our 22-year-old son back to the University of Wisconsin, where he’s in the final year of a full scholarship. (He’s the scholar my mother always dreamed of!)

   Enjoy it, Michelle! Childhood seems interminable, but it goes by like an express train — lots of clamour, color and excitement, than a silent void in its wake.

   My wife started the brilliant idea of taking a picture of our son on the first day of every school year; now they make quite a collective tableau.

3. #3
   On September 10th, 2007 at 10:01 am, DesertLover said:

   Morning MM … nothing wrong with taking time to enjoy one’s family and the things that are most important in this world … the rest of the world events will still be there afterwards … but the “first” of anything with one’s children should always take precedence …

4. #4
   On September 10th, 2007 at 10:08 am, ajmontana said:

   Yikes! I remember those pre-school nightmares. And no I wont go into detail. I’m sure you’ve been thorough in the choice you made in selecting a good one.

5. #5
   On September 10th, 2007 at 10:09 am, ajmontana said:

   Hey good morning DL, Welcome back!!!!

6. #6
   On September 10th, 2007 at 10:11 am, DocattheAutopsy said:

   I remember dropping by then-2-year old off for her first day of pre-school/day care. She took off and started playing immediately. I was still sad, but was happy she adjusted to school life so quickly.

7. #7
   On September 10th, 2007 at 10:14 am, Marshall Russ said:

   I remember the day my youngest started school like it was yesterday. Today he is a senior in high school, 6’3″ 190 lbs. and wants to be a fireman. Enjoy every day. God Bless.

8. #8
   On September 10th, 2007 at 10:17 am, purplepeep said:

   Michelle Admirer said:
   Childhood seems interminable, but it goes by like an express train — lots of clamour, color and excitement, than a silent void in its wake.

   What a wonderful description, MA. It is “wild and wooly” and it does go by so fast for everyone.

   “The seasons they go round and round
   And the painted ponies go up and down
   Were captive on the carousel of time
   We cant return we can only look behind
   From where we came
   And go round and round and round
   In the circle game”

9. #9
   On September 10th, 2007 at 10:19 am, KelliD said:

   My boy’s first day of pre-k was 2 weeks ago. It’s hard to believe my baby is in school.

10. #10
    On September 10th, 2007 at 10:22 am, DesertLover said:

    ajmontana

    nice to know I was missed … lol

11. #11
    On September 10th, 2007 at 10:24 am, purplepeep said:

    ajmontana said:
    Hey good morning DL, Welcome back!!!!

    I paid DL’s ransom in pesos, AJ.

12. #12
    On September 10th, 2007 at 10:28 am, ajmontana said:

    Pesos, lol. did you get a pizza also?

13. #13
    On September 10th, 2007 at 10:32 am, purplepeep said:

    ajmontana said:
    Pesos, lol. did you get a pizza also?

    Negative, AJ – ¡Yo quiero Taco Bell!

14. #14
    On September 10th, 2007 at 10:36 am, berkeleythurm said:

    Wow did that bring back memories. Still remember my mother dropping me off for my first day of school and I still to this day remember throwing a fit of tears. It was the end of the world!!!!

15. #15
    On September 10th, 2007 at 10:45 am, spidgy said:

    My 2-yo daughter started full-time daycare today. I didn’t think it would be that difficult. They grow up SO fast…

16. #16
    On September 10th, 2007 at 10:46 am, almeehan said:

    I always knew that bundled up in that firecracker package of rock ‘em sock ‘em, smackdown the liberals, dominating debater, jump rope jumper, cheerleader, trampoline bouncer, glare down the hip hoppers, top of the line hostess of the Facter, and many many more…was a misty-eyed momma! Got misty-eyed myself reading your description. Praying your son will continue to enjoy the blessings of a rich family heritage.

17. #17
    On September 10th, 2007 at 10:52 am, purplepeep said:

    spidgy said:
    My 2-yo daughter started full-time daycare today. I didn’t think it would be that difficult. They grow up SO fast…

    I didn’t know daycare starts that young, spidgy. Then again, I’m not exactly a fount of info on the topic.

18. #18
    On September 10th, 2007 at 11:09 am, ajmontana said:

    The Dems need Daycare.

19. #19
    On September 10th, 2007 at 11:12 am, DesertLover said:

    ajmontana and purplepeep

    LMAO … good to know who has your back … btw … I’m sure my worthless hide didn’t take a whole lot of Pesos … that’s why there was not a pizza included … lol

20. #20
    On September 10th, 2007 at 11:20 am, Mr_Conservative_Cat said:

    Yes, the world stops and we consider these moments in a world without daily political wrangling and fighting for what we believe, seeing it in a misty-eyed moment of pure humanistic sentimentality. But just as fast, we are reminded of whom we’re fighting for, and we wind up almost immediately fighting all the harder.

    Let’s hope your little one grows up in a better world than the generation which came before.

21. #21
    On September 10th, 2007 at 11:42 am, gayle said:

    It’s soooo easy to cry at the little tykes…I remember those days.

    HOWEVER, when they reach middle grade school, we will CRY because of the innocence that is gone. Those are undoubtedly the worst years of parents’ lives! TRUST ME. LOL!

    We do survive even though we definitely age during the span from our kids’ 12th-18th birthdays!

    Enjoy them when they are sweet and innocent!!

22. #22
    On September 10th, 2007 at 11:48 am, bear1909 said:

    Michelle-

    We keep you in our daily prayers, that you maintain great health and the attitude you will need to keep on keeping on as a parent, mother, wife, and stalwart citizen of this great land.

    The pre-school years are so important and I can guarantee you will be amazed by your little’s growth, enthusiasm, and love of learning.

    Best wishes in this exciting new phase of life.

    My 9 year old started 4th grade two weeks ago. It is a new phase now that his age group are considered “big kids”- which he truly is. Already eating competitively with dad (“Are you going ot eat this?”)

    Pre-school is a gas.

    All the best to you!

23. #23
    On September 10th, 2007 at 12:01 pm, Brian72 said:

    At least somebody has their priorities in order!

    That kid will grow up to be a very sharp liberal destroyer, if he’s a chip off the block, as they say. Best wishes for the school year. Just wait ’till he wants a Camaro for his birthday!

24. #24
    On September 10th, 2007 at 12:01 pm, ajmontana said:

    bear1909 said:
    Pre-school is a gas.

    In some cases pre-school is still a little messier than just gas bear.

25. #25
    On September 10th, 2007 at 12:39 pm, Brian72 said:

    On September 10th, 2007 at 12:01 pm, ajmontana

    Hehehehe.. that’s right. Can get pretty messy.

26. #26
    On September 10th, 2007 at 12:49 pm, zorro said:

    May God continue to Bless you and your family, Michelle.

    Raising children is what life is all about.

27. #27
    On September 10th, 2007 at 12:56 pm, gregorystephens said:

    I just moved into my new house and I was going through some boxes the other day. I came across a box that was full of my daughter’s pre-school and kindergarten crafts and drawings. I kept everything I could. I just got a great big box and added to it everytime she brought something new home. I guess I’m just a big softie when it comes to me Sweet Pea. Anyway, I highly recommend saving all of those little projects…at least the first couple of years.

28. #28
    On September 10th, 2007 at 1:52 pm, purplepeep said:

    zorro said:
    Raising children is what life is all about.

    Thanks for not writing “parenting” instead, Z.

29. #29
    On September 10th, 2007 at 2:41 pm, sharinlite said:

    Been there three times for mine, three times for my grandkids…it is a truly heartfelt hurting day, but so full of joy. Take heart that at least you are one of women in this world that takes care of her family and us.

30. #30
    On September 10th, 2007 at 3:00 pm, englishqueen01 said:

    Time flies, doesn’t it, MM?

    Today my son is six months old…no where near ready for pre-school, but I can’t believe how quickly time has gone by since that Saturday in March.

31. #31
    On September 10th, 2007 at 3:15 pm, shooter said:

    Oh, how great. Teary eyed firecracker of a mom….PTA next?
    2 to 6 is the BEST age imo. The stuff they start to bring home is priceless. Little hands in clay, paintings of horses (or houses, ask which it is first), just wonderful things.
    Your husband must be a pretty amazing guy as well Michelle, as busy as you two must be.
    God and family first, always.
    Oh, and remember, they still think you’re really cool too.

32. #32
    On September 10th, 2007 at 3:23 pm, bear1909 said:

    LOL! aj, were you regressing during your child’s pre-school years? or what? LOL (jes kiddin, dude!)

    Speakin of PTA- picture 5’11″ 230 lb Large Framed Bear1909 taking minutes at tomorrow nites PTA meetin! That’s right….got myself elected Secretary and communications director even (unopposed, was it something i said?)

    Yes! MM for PTA!!!! take back the schools- it’s where it is goin down around here….the UN Code being passed off as the multicultural curriculum standard, forced Muslim prayer for 2 weeks during the “unit” on Islam in 6th grade. you name it, it’s going down in our own backyards.

    First challenge comes tonite when i write a letter “explaining” why we are not paying to have spanish language translators at the meeting. How’s this “Because this is the United States where the official state language of education is EEN-GLEZ, baby.!”
    Get involved. Now.

33. #33
    On September 10th, 2007 at 4:36 pm, carstairs38 said:

    Right now, I’m just a misty-eyed momma.

    As you should be. Congrats or condulances. Your choice.

    The news can always wait. But your family can’t. Way to keep your priorities straight.

34. #34
    On September 10th, 2007 at 6:09 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    Michelle.

    I was at Night of Hope at Disney this weekend and Steven Curtis Chapman wrote a new song called Cinderella (I think it will be on his next CD). You have to buy it just for that song. His girls slapped him back into reality on what is most important – their time.

    Enjoy the kiddies, they grow up way too fast. My baby is 20 this year and I still can feel the first time I held her in my arms. I wish I could get that back. More time is never enough when it is gone.

35. #35
    On September 10th, 2007 at 6:35 pm, xplodeit said:

    Your priorities are correct. Enjoy your time with them before they grow up.

36. #36
    On September 11th, 2007 at 9:53 am, josetheguerilla said:

    Michelle,
    A year a go I dropped off my then two year old, for day care for the first time. That was a hard day. She cried when I left her. She tried to chase me out the door. I cried after. The Last time I cried before, as a Marine in Iraq. I’m at home with my daughter during the day, and at night I go to school. It’s the hardest, most rewarding job I’ve ever had, next to being a Marine. I have a lot of respect for Mom’s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

37. #37
    On October 3rd, 2007 at 3:28 pm, cthelight said:

    Here’s a hug…from another mother.
    When you pick your child up after
    school, that hole in your heart will
    fill back up…I promise.