Mom's First Day of Kindergarten Jitters

Ok, this time, I'm really going to go to bed. I have to get up early in the morning for my daughter's first day of kindergarten and my first day back to classes at the local university. I have no worries for my classes. I'm at a point where I know my instructors for most of my classes this semester. What freaks me out is that my baby is starting her first day of school.

We've done the baby sitter, daycare, and preschool things, but this is real school. She is a friendly child, but she's a little self-conscious. Is she going to be too scared to make friends? What if she gets bullied? What if she's the bully? Jeez, what else can I think of to keep me awake with anxiety?

Usually back to school is not a big deal for me. I have no problems getting along with other students, and I know enough people who are in the same field of study with me who will be in the same classes. However, my daughter is not like me in that way. If people look at her the wrong way, she panics.

Oh, goodness. Is she going to mind the teacher? Am I going to get phone calls about her from the principal? Am I going to have to go to a lot of meetings concerning her behavior? Good grief, this is ridiculous. I have to get some sleep, or I'll never make it through the day. Why do I do this to myself?

If any of these things happen, we'll deal with them when they do. It does no good for my mind to go running in circles like this. Ah, crap! There goes the alarm. I guess it's "go time." I'll just say a quick prayer that she has a wonderful day. I guess that's all I can really do.

(I would like to let you know that this day was eight years ago. Her first day of kindergarten went very well.)