SG was excited and energized when I picked her up. She wants to go to school tomorrow (which is Saturday)
Ha ha ha ha ha
Friday, August 19, 2011
Where does the time go?
Not only that it's been four months since I've posted anything... but my eldest started preschool yesterday.
She was extremely excited to go. I thought I was extremely excited to see her go. I was a working mom, I dropped her off at day care for the first 2.5 years of her life. So, after staying home for a year, I thought the first day of school would be a breeze. I'm an expert at the drop-off. I know the rule - don't stay, even if she's crying, quick kiss and hug and on your way. GO!
I sat on the couch and pretty much stared into space for two of the four hours she was gone. (LB was sleeping - getting up at 6:30am was rough on all of us). I felt displaced. A big "what now?" And to think, I was looking forward to those two hours of downtime. I was going to get something done, dammit.
Today was not better. I signed up to be the class representative. I sent a quick note to her teacher yesterday, just saying hi (yes, yes, it was a ruse to see what SG was up to - who didn't know that? I knew it. I'm sure Teacher knew it too).
So, seeing right through me, Teacher responded today (preschool day two) that SG threw up in the morning! Due to nerves! Despite my big talk - it took most of my will power not to drive straight over there and get her. It probably didn't help that LB woke at 6am today and thought morning nap time was for sissies.
Today was tough. I'm glad it's Friday and I have the weekend to be with my girls.
50/50
She was extremely excited to go. I thought I was extremely excited to see her go. I was a working mom, I dropped her off at day care for the first 2.5 years of her life. So, after staying home for a year, I thought the first day of school would be a breeze. I'm an expert at the drop-off. I know the rule - don't stay, even if she's crying, quick kiss and hug and on your way. GO!
I sat on the couch and pretty much stared into space for two of the four hours she was gone. (LB was sleeping - getting up at 6:30am was rough on all of us). I felt displaced. A big "what now?" And to think, I was looking forward to those two hours of downtime. I was going to get something done, dammit.
Today was not better. I signed up to be the class representative. I sent a quick note to her teacher yesterday, just saying hi (yes, yes, it was a ruse to see what SG was up to - who didn't know that? I knew it. I'm sure Teacher knew it too).
So, seeing right through me, Teacher responded today (preschool day two) that SG threw up in the morning! Due to nerves! Despite my big talk - it took most of my will power not to drive straight over there and get her. It probably didn't help that LB woke at 6am today and thought morning nap time was for sissies.
Today was tough. I'm glad it's Friday and I have the weekend to be with my girls.
50/50
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