Sunday, January 10, 2010

Big Z starts the big school ...

(this post goes out to, specifically, parents sending their firstborns to the big school ... and all other parents in general)


having your firstborn in the big school is something new altogether. you prepare yourself for the transition - days, weeks, months prior ...


: packing only the sharpest of pencils + colour pencils will now be a daily routine :


... but it doesn't fully equip you still till (in my case) after the fiasco of the first week has phased out.

as newbies, us parents were allowed to be in the school (albeit, by the canteen area only during class hours) throughout the first week. we chose to come every recess time, saw Z through his recess meal + playtime, and left after he's sat back in his class. we were back in school in time to see him pack up, line up, thanked his teacher and said his goodbye to his friends each day. but this week, starting today, we're only allowed to do the drop-off and fetching sessions. fair enough ... this is after all, NOT a kindie.

so. this morning called for a strong mommy in me. in truth though, i had wanted to be able to stretch the morning routine a bit. steal more glances, hold onto his hand longer, watched as he took his pencil case out and sat patiently for the day to begin. and then later on mid-morning, i had wanted to walk him to the canteen, see that he washes his hands properly before and after his meal and walk back to his class (and not be confused and walk into some random class, because well, you know, Z's a lil funny like that). but of course, had i gave in to all these 'wants' that i had, it'll only leave me looking like a fool, and a rather spoilt mom too, while at it. instead, i took the 'tunjuk berani + calm' route. walked him to class, saw that he settled in OK (bag down, then lined up with the class outside to make their way to assembly).

before i left, i reminded him where to wait for me after school, and looking back at me was this confident lil young man. it hit me then. sure, he'll always still be my lil boy needy of my every assistance. reality is, he's grown up. he's learning to adapt to things, new people, new surroundings, new routine, and he's done me proud thus far to have adapted to all of these 'newsies' so well.

: my resident BFF all grown up now :

on that note ... here's to school runs, PTA meets, mommy breakfasts, homework checks, exam revisions, sports days, school competitions, and all the other wonderful things that make up your typical local big school. (i'm conveniently pretending that only good things happen in his school ... none of those bullying + cheating + over-competitive parents issues to live through)

Ya Allah, give me much and much strength to fully embark on this new chapter ...

5 comments:

Mom-On-The-Loose said...

You seem to be doing fine despite how traumatizing it must be. Hope big Z fares well in his big school and that you cope with the transition. Take care, be strong and have faith, everything will be fine, Insya Allah. Hugs

dillazag said...

Hey Mrika,
glad to have found you in cyberspace. Jumpa kat sekolah ya? :)

-dillz

mrika said...

MOTL : insyaAllah ... have you decided to send to proper mainstream school, or to continue home-schooling?

Dilla : hey ... yea, hope to bump into you again soon. :-)

Delia said...

aminnnnn... =)
great to see that Z looks so settled! don't worry mrix..the school pun tak jauh from Big Lime right? if anything i'm sure u're just a call away...

HumanBeing said...

Way to be brave!