Originally Posted By DVC_dad TO # 20: LOL! Bravo Dave! Dave with all you do I just cannot begin to imaging HOW you keep everything going. I hope things get better and better and that you are able to continue to be so incredibly effective at all the many things you do on a daily basis. I think you are one hell of a great guy and I envy so many things about you. Thanks Dave for being gracious.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>Dave with all you do I just cannot begin to imaging HOW you keep everything going.<<< I don't always - you have seen my picture right? I am afraid I do not always take the best care of myself. But I try to do what I can. Sadly, it is so hard to keep everyone happy. and occassionally lately, I try to chill out and stop for a bit. It helps maintain some sanity.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Well I think its safe to speak for most people here, you are loved and in our thoughts. Hope all goes well tomorrow for Mikey.
Originally Posted By Ursula Please ask Mikey to write us a trip report. (or dictate us a trip report!) He'll be fine! He'll get to see a part of the world without mom or dad around. Yet, he'll be properly minded by the school people. Avoid trying to pop over at lunch. He'll be having a grand old time with his school friends. But if you must, we understand. Of course, no matter what you do, you'll be by the phone and every sound you hear will be somehow related to your son...you can relax when he's back home.
Originally Posted By LVBelle I don't have any good advice but I just wanted to say I'm so thankful that there's so many wonderful LPers here for support. By the time my little guy is big enough for field trips, I'm sure dave will be here to support me and help me not to worry!
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy My advise is to let him go. Very hard to do, remember I followed Andrew's school bus to school when he started kindergarden LOL. His 1st field trip I was not able to go because I was on bed rest, I was very close to not letting him go. They even were going to a very large park for a picnic lunch. Andrew was a wonderer and I thought for sure he was going to get left behind. I was a wreck the whole day. He came home and I hugged him so hard he pulled away,he was so full of life and told me everything about his day. I looked at him with teary eyes because I almost took that experience away from him just because of me not wanting him to grow up. I have been on every other field trip since that time, I tell his teachers that I will be there even if I have to drive myself and just show up (I cant even take my own advice LOL)
Originally Posted By -PegLegPete- I think you did the right thing in letting him go. He will have a great experience and will probably be so enthused when he gets home!! My son is driving now and that makes me nervous. He totalled his truck in Dec. and I gave him my full size to drive now. Now he wants a motorcycle. I told him not while he lives in our house. I just sold mine and he gave me that look of dis-belief but I want him home 'SAFE'. It's selfish I guess but at least thats one less thing to worry about. Best to You and I hope lil Mikey has a Blast.. :')
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight DWB, you and Sarah arewonderful parents and Mikey will do just fine. You did just fine in allowing him to go. This is very exciting for him and you and it will turn out terriffic. Wat till he gets back home and starts to rattle off all the fun things he got to see and do. {{{{{Baloos}}}}
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon DWB, I think we all do this! It is really hard to let go. You have to at some point and it will be just as hard later as now. I'm sure he'll have a blast and have so much to tell you about and you'll be so glad you did it. <<Both sets of grand parents think we are crazy.>> Why? Because you're letting him go or because they think you're being overprotective?
Originally Posted By tinkerbell1962 As a parent I have only gone on one of my daughter's field trips, and that wasn't until she was in 4th grade. Her teacher asked me for that one, she was actually short of volunteers. On the other hand, I have been taking Kindergarteners on field trips for over ten years at my current school. I have never lost a child or had anything other than a scraped knee or two. I want to share with you the excitement in the children's eyes when they venture into their own new and exciting universe of their very own! It is such an important step in their growth and development to explore new and exciting things! Trust me, if there is a worry that a child will wander - I become their partner or if there is a behavior issue I personally ask the parent to join us. Take it as a compliment that you aren't needed! I can't wait to hear all about his trip!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Wow. First field trip. The memories. I insisted on going on PBs first field trip because it was only her and I at home and I was petrified. What a mistake. The kids made fun of her cause she had Mommy looking after her. She didn't care though cause she's tough. And a few of her friends were glad that I was there. But, I never volunteered again. When Mikey comes home and starts sounding off about what they saw and what they did, you'll know he missed you because he'll say "Dad, guess what I saw! Will you come and see it with me another time?" You'll love his excitement and independence.
Originally Posted By iamsally Very sage advice tinkerbell1962. I agree whole heartedly with Ursula and also Tinkeroon. Having raised 5 children and had them all survive to adulthood; this is just the first in many, many steps for you both. Going along on fieldtrips can be a blast but do it sometime to join the fun and not just to keep an eye on your little one. All will be well I am sure.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thanks guys, you are great. I would probably feel better if the trip were to a local farm or something. Well I'm nearly in London now and Mikey will be getting on the bus in a few minutes. Nerve wracking stuff. Heck, Izm nervous when Sarah ventures into town!
Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo Well yes he got on the bus today with a big smile. He has to look after his teaching assistant Mrs Cox whose group he is in as she fell down yesterday so knowing Mikey that will keep him with her if he feels he is watching her rather than the other way around. I should be picking him up at 3.30 usual home time unless traffic holds them up. I will get him to do a trip report with his Dad on the weekend.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Please keep us posted as much on his great fun as on how you and Dave handled him being a bit beyond arms reach. Good thoughts to you both!
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Mikey will do great! You guys will, too. Looking forward to hearing about the cool things he saw on the field trip!
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Marlin: I promised I'd never let anything happen to him. Dory: Hmm. That's a funny thing to promise. Marlin: What? Dory: Well, you can't never let ANYthing happen to him. Then NOthing would ever happen to him. Not much fun for little Harpo.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x all of life's situations can be summed up with a Disney quote.
Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo Well he is home but I do not know what he saw or did only that he was really really good even though his friend ran off and that Mrs Cox was very proud of him. He slowly walked to me when I picked him up and said he was tired but did not sleep on the coach as I had crouched down to talk to him as he was being quiet (yes I am talking about Mikey) he then proceeded to sit straight down on my lap as it was available. (his little girlfriend had to be carried off the coach as she was sleeping) however I am informed by his teacher he slept almost all the way home. Needless to say he is now running around playing in the grden with Jess so I am pretty sure he got some rest lol.
