SPT: school
Friday, August 31, 2007 at 11:29AM I remember watching Caillou when I had a little Aidan. Dubbed “Magellan” by his dad, from about 9 months on, Aidan was crazy busy exploring his world, typically leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. I watched Caillou with longing. Awed by the patience of these fictional parents, first. But, also struck by how grown-up that little bald boy seemed. Would my A ever reach that point?
Well, 4 has come and my Caillou fantasies have turned reality. A is my amazing helper. I can explain and discuss with him. Sadly, my patience still comes nowhere near that of those fictional parents, but life is much easier.
This morning A made sandwiches and packed his new lunch box (his preschool has a “lunch bunch” on Thursdays). He starts preschool on Monday. Three hours a day, three days a week. Which I’m looking forward to almost as much as he is. I’m prepared with ample lists of “what I’m going to do while A is at school”. Somehow I’m sure 3 hours really aren’t as long as I plan them to be. But, there will most definitely be some quality time for child #2, who always seems a little jipped on alone time.
So, for the SPT of this: me on a typical at-home morning (sometimes [ok, often] verging into afternoons).
A lovely sight, nay? I’m incredibly anxious for the regulating 3-day-a-week preschool will do for my schedule. Perhaps this little push will help…and prep me for the bigger push of kindergarten next year.
Maybe I'll start brushing my hair each morning.
Perhaps some make-up?
Possibly out of my p.j.'s by 9:00 drop-off time?
and perhaps my goal can be to get ready often enough that when I reach for my make-up, A doesn't automatically inquire: "Are you going to a meeting?"
It's a thought. My little Caillou definitely deserves to be picked up by a presentable {patience pending!} mom.
Reader Comments (18)
the unkempt hair, the p.j.s (aaahhh, the p.j.s...) how did i convince myself that no one would notice if i was still wearing them when i dashed in to pick him up?!?
enjoy your *free-ish* time. and be prepared for all of the wonders that A will carry home to you!
This cracked me up because I actually have very passionate feelings of hatred toward Caillou. I hate that kid! What is wrong with me? He's a cartoon, but I just really don't like him or his parents. That is a banned show at my house. Just seeing him gets me all fired up with rage. Perhaps I need therapy!
Hope school goes great for him (and you!)!
If that is you without makeup, I'm jealous.
I don't mind Cailou--it seems to be a pleasant show. Although I admit I rarely watch TV along with the kids (on the few times they watch)! Now, don't get me started on various other shows... It is so funny how they strike one person one way and another person gets a totally different feeling from them!
Love the assembly line for lunch. And you look SO much better than I ever would in the morning. My eyes are way puffy. Good luck with the new school schedule!
One of my favorites is Oswald the Octopus, and lots of people think that's a freak fest. It's just strange enough to be enjoyable for me.
Have fun with your one-on-one time while Aiden is in school, that should be enjoyable.
If that's how you look without getting ready, I'm definitely jealous! Those cheekbones!