Some days
...it's all just a little too much.
Don't you agree?
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Ok. I'm back.
Yes, that was me, the woman walking down the hill from school, pushing an empty stroller, and weeping.
Pathetic.
That was also me, the woman Google-ing "compulsory age for school in New York State" this morning.
Double pathetic.
Also me? The phone call on the way back from drop-off, telling my husband quite gravely that "we're not doing the right thing."
Oy.
It's just that...
Anna started five-day-a-week Pre-K today, and it took me by surprise, how much I just wasn't ready.
She, mind you, is all about ready. Not a minute's worry.
I, mind you, could certainly use the measly two-and-a-half hours to get some things done around here.
But still. I had my moment of panic, I went home and instead of folding some laundry, blog-posted my angst (see first two lines of post), then (oh my, already!?) it was time to pick her up.
Anna, how'd you like school?
I think we'll be ok.
More tomorrow. Thanks for reading.
tt
Labels: Anna's first day of school, Tara
posted by Tara Thayer at
2:51 PM
8 Comments:
((hugs)) need me to hold your hand?
You'll be okay, yes. But it's a short life, yes?
yes you will be ok i feel sure. when she's coming home that happy - all is well. : )
you've had a big couple of weeks...tears are ok and i think you'll warm to the idea...you still get to have picnic lunches together, right?
beth
My mom always used to say the hardest (and most important) part of parenting was letting go.
Two and a half hours a day? I think you could get used to that pretty fast. And she looks so very happy! You seem to be such a wonderful person and parent, don't beat yourself up about this. But do cry as much as you want, it's what we're here for. I'll do my best to dry tears from overseas.
Did I tell you that while visiting Wilhelm's school with him the first time, I had to lock myself in the bathroom and cry? "Allergies" I told the teachers when I came out. Great excuse.
Big love,
A.
I love the look on that face! Pure joy!
Oh, that little face!
She is fine, and you will be, too. I promise!
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