One very big fault of mine is that I have a hard time letting things go. When things don't go perfectly the way that I like them to go ... I GET ANGRY. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't ask God for patience and forgiveness.
School has started here. One big change was that two of my girls went back into school (from being homeschooled last year). Another was that ALL of the girls are at new schools.
HOW MANY NEW SCHOOLS? 3
So I not only need to adjust to the routines, but the new rules that come with the new schools. My older two go to a really great private school. This school acquired new land and buildings this past year and as we speak they are still renovating and making changes. So not only am I confused with the "newness", but all the other parents and students are trying to understand all the change. My 3rd and 4th are going to a brand spanking new public school and EVERYTHING is still being figured out. It was only the night before school started that I found out who the girl's teachers were and what their bus time would be.
Speaking of buses, that is one of the biggest "issues" right now. I've had no trouble getting the girl's on the school bus in the morning. That happens first and then I have to drive my older girls to their school ... they don't have busing for them. The afternoon is where the logistics are very, VERY confusing right now. Today is day 3 of school and I am on my 3rd plan of trying to pick up or be visible for pick up in a timely manner. Yesterday, my older 2 girls were sent to aftercare because I was late BECAUSE my little girls were late from their bus.
I'll get this all figured out, but I HATE that my attitude has been the way is has. I keep shooting complaints over to my husband because ... well, because he will listen. Today I need to say I am sorry (to him and probably to my children) and make sure that I keep my words in check. I need to think before speaking and just RELAX ... be patient.
GOD, give me patience!
*On the positive side. Little {c} who goes to preschool had a super great first day. As we walked into her school, she said "Mommy, this time you don't stay ... okay!" When I picked her up later she asked me if I waited in the parking lot for her and then she said "Mama, did you miss me when I was gone?" (yes, sometimes she says MAMA). Ms. Rebecca (her teacher) said that {c} had absolutely no problem adjusting, she was a great helper, and she even hugged the teacher when we left (none of my other girls would EVER do that). I'm guessing she will have no problems when she goes back to preschool tomorrow.
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now if it messes with your running time...then we have a seriuos problem
I think it is great C is loving her preschool!
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