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I just dropped off Gillian for her first day of kindergarten. I felt as excited and nervous as she did, but for parental reasons rather than child reasons. I've spent five years raising her to be happy and comfortable going to school, to think about her world and enjoy learning. I'm so proud of her, her grace and maturity and honesty, her curiosity and enthusiasm, even her trepidations. She's a whole person, a growing person. It's exciting to watch.
I'm nervous because I've just turned over my child to the Florida public school system.
Now I can establish a routine for Elliot. I'm looking forward to spending a lot of one-on-one time with him while Gillian is at school. I had the luxury of doing that with my eldest child, and I don't want to skimp on my youngest. I'm returning to a routine long gone, from when Gillian was little; a quiet house, a slower pace, classical music playing, naptimes and going for walks. I'll be able to get more work done, now that I don't have to be going two places at once. I have an interesting project to complete right now, which should pay more than adequately. All in all, life right now is very pleasant.
I'm nervous because I've just turned over my child to the Florida public school system.
Now I can establish a routine for Elliot. I'm looking forward to spending a lot of one-on-one time with him while Gillian is at school. I had the luxury of doing that with my eldest child, and I don't want to skimp on my youngest. I'm returning to a routine long gone, from when Gillian was little; a quiet house, a slower pace, classical music playing, naptimes and going for walks. I'll be able to get more work done, now that I don't have to be going two places at once. I have an interesting project to complete right now, which should pay more than adequately. All in all, life right now is very pleasant.