It is very normal to feel a little sad though, I felt the same way when DS1 started 3 year old kinder. And then the first day I took him to 4 year old kinder this year I nearly teared up as I drove away! He was so happy to go and it made me feel a bit sad that he doesn't depend on me as much these days. But by the second day I was actually really happy and so proud of him.
You are obviously doing a fantastic job with your DD if she went off for her first day so happily and had a great time. You are teaching her to trust others and become independent, what a great gift
Soon you will start to relax and enjoy your little bit of time to yourself. Make sure you do something really relaxing
Oh L I'm so sorry I didn't see this thread yesterday when you were feeling sad .
C is your precious baby - just trust as she grows and blossoms into the big person she is going to be, that you will always hold a very special place for her - no matter how old she is or what she is doing.
My big baby girl (now 11 yo) got her ears pierced yesterday and I had a stab of exactly the same feeling you're talking about...she was so brave and I caught a glimpse of the self-assured young lady that she is developing into. It only seems a moment ago that she was going for her first day at Kindy too!
Lorelle, it's always bittersweet when your baby achieves milestones as they slowly become that little bit more independant and it feels like they maybe don't need you as much. However, they need you in different ways. I think it's harder for us than them to go through these stages - remember she will always be your little girl and she will always need her mummy no matter how big and independant she gets.
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