and I'm doing it again. Not for the reasons you think, trust me.
Michael went back to school today. I think it was the right decision. We had a very productive meeting today. They understood my concerns. They met all my demands.
Why am I staring at my phone waiting for it to ring? Why is there a pit in the bottom of my stomach?
Why is parenting so damned hard?
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Aw man, that is hard. I’m sure he’s going to be ok, and he’ll probably have so much fun being back in school today. But I can understand that in your gut you must be on edge. The last time he was in school you had a horrible shocking call.
I’m glad you had a good meeting this morning though. Was Michael happy about going back today?
We’re still trying to get Nicky happy about going to school. He’s still crying at nearly every drop off, but within minutes of us leaving he’s happy. I’m hoping this goes away after a while.
I would be a total wreck too.
When S started school for the first time in August I was a TOTAL BASKETCASE for the first few months cause of his peanut allergy. We’ve been fortunate to have no incidents though.
So sorry, Jodi. Deep breaths, you’ll get through it.
This is the stuff no one tells you about. They’re happy to tell you all about the sleepless nights, temper tantrums in the grocery store and the end of date night, but no one ever tells you about the giant weight you carry around on your heart until the end of time.
Wow, Mama Bub’s comment completely terrifies me! Good luck, Jodi- you (and Michael) will be okay!
I’d be a nervous nelly too. Hopefully it was a one time thing and they’ll be more vigilent from now on.
Know that was a hard decision, and know that knowing the phone won’t ring doesn’t help a bit.
Here’s to him having a great first day back…I know you’re fearful…he’ll be ok.
You’re taking a leap of faith. That’s a hard thing to do. I’m glad everything worked out!
I’m glad they listened to you and respected what you wanted. That’s a great sign.
But I too have sat by the phone worrying that I’ll get a call from the school (for different reasons), and it completely sucks. Hang in there.