Lynn, Every line of your message is the EXACT same way I feel about my daughter starting school in 2 years. If I am worried now, I believe a nervous breakdown will be in store when my daughter gets on the bus to leave for school. Like Tina said, don't let him feel your worry. I can remember I had my entire family at my bus stop my first day of school. My one aunt sat there and sobbed. Being so young, you are still absorbing your peers. Sure enough, I cried the entire school year. Of course having the "Wicked Witch West" as a teacher definately did no help matters. Lynn, you will get through this. I will say a prayer for you. ASK GOD! He will help you. I myself am considering home schooling too. For various other reasons besides trying to avoid sicknesses. I feel I must start making this decision soon, seeing as I must sign up for preschool by fall, for next year. I wish I could help you out more, but this is not a strong subject for me. I will be mentally standing at the bus stop with you Monday. As the bus leaves I will put my arm around you and say, "God will take care of him. After all Lynn, He wants His son to be safe and healthy too." Good luck and God bless.