Working Mom Confession: I Didn’t Cry On The First Day Of School

Confession #2 – I didn’t cry on the first day of school.

As I sent off my six-year old to school for her first day of grade one, my eyes were mysteriously dry. Isn’t welling up as your sweet little angel heads off to the bus a sacred past time of every mom? And for working moms we really should put in the extra tears given all the guilt we carry (late nights, travel etc.)

But my eyes were dry.

The First Day Of School

Last week, I was at a Popsicle social for the new grade one class. I overheard one of the moms say “I cried every day for 20 days straight when Luke started kindergarten.” I tried not to snap my neck or let my eyes pop out of my head like one of those 1980’s cartoon characters. I really couldn’t believe my ears. I don’t recall crying when my daughter went to kindergarten either.

My fitness instructor shared her story that she too did not cry when her daughter went off to kindergarten for the first time. Any my mother-in-law joined her friends for champagne when they sent their last of three children off to school for the first time.

So I am here to tell you, there is no judgement. If you don’t weep on the first day of school – it doesn’t mean you don’t love your children. It’s a happy moment, more independence for them and more head space for you. No judgement if you are a crier either – but let’s face it, for us moms that is the expected response.

Now It’s Your Turn

Okay moms, do you have a confession to make? Tell me about it in the comments. If you’d like to feature your working mom confession with us, drop us a line on our contact page.