I had a hard time sending my little guy to Kindergarten this year. I even considered homeschooling him I was so terrified of sending him to school. The thought of my guy, without his momma, in a sea of kids he didn’t know…would they like him? Be nice to him? Would he be able to find his way around? It was too much for me.
Homeschool started to appeal to us, I could keep him home, and there were countless benefits to it. However, when I really dove into what it would involve, (and what it would mean he would miss) I started to realize it wasn’t going to be best for us. I remember the day that was the deciding factor, we went into Target and he spotted the school supplies. He was so excited! I remembered how very exciting buying new school supplies, clothes and the anticipation of new friends was for me. We went on the Pottery Barn website that night and he picked a Star Wars backpack with matching lunch box to take on his Kindergarten journey. It’s kind of silly, I know, that school supplies, or something simple like a backpack would ease my anxieties, and make my decision like they did. It was more the excitement the items brought to him, that made me realize Kindergarten and school would be fun for him, just like it once was for me. I know some of you are out there like “girl, why was it so hard to send him?!” My bad y’all, I struggled.
He went off to Kindergarten, and I only cried for two weeks straight. He made friends and loves getting up and going every day. He can already read, I’m like seriously blown away by that! His teacher has skills. So, the anxieties went away, and our routine fell into place. Then one day, he came home without the Star Wars lunch box. I asked him if he left it at school, his response, “I don’t know where it is.” I checked the lost and found, all around the car, thinking maybe it just got stuck somewhere, but nope, no lunch box. It’s just a lunch box, but it really made me sad that it was gone. I can only guess it’s because the lunch box was tied to my own emotions over my baby growing up.
#TileIt
In that moment, I had one of those, I wish that lunch box had a tracker on it, thoughts. I think the very same thing when I lose my keys, or my coat, or my purse. Well, just like there is a new technology for just about everything these days, there is just that – a bluetooth tracker, the Tile.Tiles are small and can be hooked to anything you don’t want to lose. The Tile uses Bluetooth and an app on your phone to tell you the last place your item was left. I hooked one to his book bag, I’m don’t want to lose that too!
Now, I sure wish it was like a GPS tracker, then I could spy on him all day (if he was wearing the backpack), but it only tells you where your item last synced with your phone. So, if he loses his backpack, like the lunch box, I could go up to the school and see if the Tile will link with my phone. When you’re close by, the Tile will ring, or you can view it on a map! It’s pretty cool. I’m pretty certain I could use a Tile on so many things. It starts at $25, so I could also see it being a great gift, since pretty much anyone could use it. If your child has a favorite stuffed animal, like this stuffed panda that found it’s way home, they can’t live without, #TileIt; a jacket you can’t bear to lose, #TileIt!
If you have your Tile but need to find your phone, you can press the Tile and it will ring your phone! Maddox is forever ringing my phone now, but we wont complain about that. Tile is one of those things I didn’t know I needed until I tried it, now I want to Tile everything. Together, we can find anything! 
The hardest thing I’ve ever done is be a mom. So many emotions, decisions and second guesses. I know I can’t keep him little forever, with each year comes new adventures. Although Kindergarten was a hard transition for me, (luckily not for him), it has been so fun seeing him develop friendships and independence at school. I know there is so much to come and I truly enjoy watching him grow and seeing him become his own person. I’ll just have to Tile all of his belongings so they actually make it home from school, haha!
What would you use a Tile for? Find more ways to use them here.
-Brooke
Seriously they have that now?! I know my nieces and nephews are always leaving things, so this would be so helpful! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
First of all precious phots of mama and son and second..how cool is that..technology at it’s best!!
That is such a COOL idea and I’m sure it helps put a mom’s mind at ease when they go off to school! I definitely need to mention this to a few of my friends with kiddos!
Rosy Outlook
That is such a cool idea. I’ve never heard of this before but it’s the future now.
http://sugarcoatedbears.blogspot.com/
Thats what I said when I learned what it is, I’m like I need that!!!
What will they think of next!
It’s so cool!! Such a good idea!
I hadn’t heard of it either, I was like this is neat! lol
So funny when they don’t come home with what they brought to school, like where did it go? My son lost a couple of water bottles, but then the next week he brought them all home, he said they were sitting outside on the shelf…like huh? Man I need that Tile thin for my phone and car keys, I’m ALWAYS losing them!
The lunchbox kills me. I’m like I mean did someone else take it? lol he’s like I dunno!
Oh man, I already know going to kindergarten will be hard for me. This is such a cool thing though! Kiddos are so little I know it is hard for them to keep up with things like lunchboxes.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
That’s a great solution! I’ve been a full time nanny for 5 years so I know how it goes, haha!
Sending love from Napa!
Paulina | SHENSKA
It is! I can’t believe he walks himself to class, I’m like you’re too little for that! I wasn’t surprised at all when that lunchbox didn’t make it back home.
you two are so cute! fun post!
kelseybang.com
Sending out babies off to school is so hard! My oldest goes to Kindergarten next year and I am so not ready, but he is. You are such a great mom! How great is that tracker. I need about 100 of them on everything I own!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
I’m going to feel the same way when it’s time for Serena to start school, but the benefits of making friends and the social interaction is priceless. I’ve never heard of this, but what a fantastic idea! Now, if us adults could use it to for some of our stuff <3
Green Fashionista
I’m going to be a wreck when A starts school. She drives me nuts but the moment she’s gone, I miss her so much! This tile is such a good idea!
Kristen
http://www.lovelyasamother.com
My girlfriend has one of those on her keys. She seriously loses stuff all the time. It’s a hoot. I cried myself to sleep the night before Benny started kindergarten. I had all the same fears you did. I guess all us mama’s do. Sorry about the lunchbox. That’s the pitts. Who knows…maybe it’ll still show up. Did you check the bus?
Oh gosh, my son is always leaving something behind at school… his jacket, gym clothes bag, etc. Kids!! I love the idea of using this to know where something is at, especially if it were to be his instrument or something majorly important! Such a cool idea!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Oh my goodness I hear your struggle! My daughter is only 3 and I am almost in tears thinking about her getting on that school bus. Those mom emotions never seem to die off.
What a great idea for tracking those pieces that kids tend to often misplace!
xo
Katrina
http://www.katrinagwenrose.com
Omgosh that tile app is EPIC. Can I put one on my brain please? Because sometimes it gets lost. But seriously I can think of so many things for this little gadget! I’m so happy your little one is thriving at school! He’s a cool and smart one just like his momma!
–Roxanne
http://glassofglam.com
Oh, this was so sweet to read! I have heard of Tile, and that it is amazing! I should get these for my son’t water bottles, he leaves them everywhere!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
I have seen these so many times, I really want to get one but I have never lost my keys so always fall in doubt!
Camila,
My Vogue Style | http://www.myvoguestyle.com
Studying at home gives parents such a peace of mind. For my opinion, it may give peace but it will defeat the purpose of enhancing social skills. I wish your son good luck for this school year onward.
StyleSprinter Blog by Katya Bychkova
I came to that same conclusion about it. He’s loving school, so I’m happy about the decision! Thank you!
Yes! That’s a great idea!
Haha yesss I feel the same way!
So hard! Those mom emotions are strong!
I’m just waiting for the day it magically shows up again! I have a feeling it’s somewhere simple like his cubby haha!
It’s a struggle!!! But I will say now he loves it and I love seeing his little personality flourish!
I totally agree! It’s been so fun seeing him make friends and develop socially!
It was so hard! I’m glad it wasn’t hard for him, just me! Lol
Thank you Kelsey
Always losing something haha!
I want to attach one to everything now!
I think I’ve been under a rock because I didn’t know they existed until a few weeks ago! I’m like these are too cool!
This is such a nice read. Haven’t heard ot Tile, but that looks really handy and an amazing product. Btw, I love your coat dear!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thank you for this post. I can definitely see how useful these tiles could be in my life.
I felt the same way earlier this year when I had decided to let my son attend preschool. I had talked and went in circles with my husband and in the end I had to. It was very difficult. He cried every day for six weeks when I dropped him off and then I cried on the inside when he eventually stopped and walked away saying bye Mama. The joys of motherhood, heh?
Maureen
http://www.littlemisscasual.com