{"id":808,"date":"2015-08-18T20:32:04","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T20:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girltyler.com\/staging\/2937\/?p=808"},"modified":"2015-08-18T21:17:27","modified_gmt":"2015-08-18T21:17:27","slug":"firstdayofschool-a-trend-i-cant-participate-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girltyler.com\/staging\/2937\/2015\/08\/18\/firstdayofschool-a-trend-i-cant-participate-in\/","title":{"rendered":"#FirstDayofSchool: A Trend I Can’t Participate In"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Look at my baby, all grown and stuff ready for the first day of school.”<\/h3>\n
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Tyler’s Kid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Yes, you’re staring at my invisible son\/daughter. Take your pick. Year after year my friends on social media post photos of their children ready to head back to school after a long summer break.<\/p>\n

My sister always sends photos of my nephews (Brandon, 8th grade; Asheton, 2nd grade) on their first day to keep me in the loop.
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I get a little misty eyed because I can’t believe the little people that used to pee on me during diaper changes are now individuals, slowly laying the foundation for their roles in society. I legit called my sister this morning sobbing because my eldest nephew is going to high school next year. I don’t know if I fear the bullies, him having to drive on dangerous highways or experiencing his first heartbreak is what scares me the most.<\/p>\n

For the first time today, I actually reconsidered motherhood. All of the heartache my mother warned me about in regards to parenting surfaced. While having children provides countless celebrations and sweet memories I am NOT ready for it. As my mother also says, “Having a baby is more than just a notion. They are work and you better think hard before having one.”<\/p>\n

Well, I think I’ll continue working hard on myself before exploring motherhood. Until then, I will enjoy memories of my own first day of school.<\/p>\n

\"Tyler's<\/a>
Tyler’s First Day 1995<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To my readers, who happen to be parents, I salute your dedication.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“Look at my baby, all grown and stuff ready for the first day of school.” Yes, you’re staring at my invisible son\/daughter. Take your pick. Year after year my friends on social media post photos of their children ready to head back to school after a long summer break. My sister always sends photos of …<\/p>\n

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