First Day of School
Monday, 31 August 2009
We made it through our first week of school. It was a bit bumpy at first, but I think we are getting on track. The Boy has never made anything easy.
The separation has been hard on both of us. I was not prepared for that. I was not on the computer much last week. How could I write about making pickles while my heart was breaking?
BUT. We are feeling better now. We had a wonderful quiet weekend at home. We had to beg the boy to get dressed at 1:00 on Sunday. He was enjoying just hanging out and playing all day, and it didn’t take much to convince the rest of us to join him.
And having him at school has opened a whole new world for me. I went to a bookstore and bought myself a cup of tea and a new book! I managed to get caught up on laundry. I cleaned the bathroom! I spent a lot of time just floundering, trying to figure out just what the heck I was doing, which is not like me. I think I just needed to give myself permission to relax. And then I began to play with The Girl, just the two of us, which is a luxury The Boy never afforded us while he was at home. So I feel like I’m getting to know her a little better. Turns out she likes to build with blocks alot, and she loves Curious George.
I’m looking forward to all the new surprises this new chaper has to offer.
No. 1 — August 31st, 2009 at 6:46 am
last fall when my kids started daycare i reminded myself time and time again that even very positive changes can be uncomfortable during the initial transition.
keep up the great work, mama!!!!!
No. 2 — August 31st, 2009 at 8:17 am
I exhaled a deep sigh of relief & happiness as I read this post. What an exciting, slightly-scary and eye-opening new adventure for you & your little monkeys. You are handling it beautifully.
No. 3 — August 31st, 2009 at 8:44 am
Wishing you a much easier second week. The old saying about one door closing and another door opening seems appropriate. It is a bittersweet mix of saddness, freedom, restlessness, satisfaction and learning to find a new rhythm. You are doing it beautifully. Have a nice, quiet morning!
No. 4 — August 31st, 2009 at 12:49 pm
School is an amazing journey for them and before you know it you will welcome the schedule it gives us. Wishing you wonderful weeks ahead.
No. 5 — September 1st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Hi there, I have enjoyed reading all your posts. I can totally relate to the drop off situation. My son (age 5) cried the first half of last year. It was really tough. I am dreading next week when school starts, I know tears will be shed again. Once he settles in he loves school and complains when I pick him up. It will get easier for both of you. Good luck and enjoy the time with your baby girl.