Panic! At the Schoolyard

[sayvandalay]

First, before I even start this entry, which is probably going to be all over the place, I'd just like to say this:

Thank you, Mom, from the bottom of my heart and the depths of my soul and the roots of my hair (color: undisclosed) for being what I can ONLY NOW fully come to recognize as extremely strong, utterly selfless, and totally empathetic

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Re: From da Momma

[sayvandalay]

Yes, I definitely remember going through the same exact feelings so I empathize deeply with him, which is why it is so supremely important to me that I help him as much as possible.

Your suggestions were EXCELLENT, and I have already done several of them, because I thought "What would Mom do?" and so the first thing I thought of was distraction. Last night, RIGHT BEFORE BED, I told him I had a special surprise and that I would tell him on the way to school (this morning). The surprise was that I am taking them to the movies tonight, and he was so uber excited that he totally forgot to be nervous, and he walked into the school (although I did walk with him and made sure he got all the way in ok) without crying.

I like some of the other suggestions though, too, and I am definitely going to use them. Like the special toy, and to talk about you and Dad, because you are totally his two favorite people in the world other than me and Ralph (and I think he even likes you guys better than Ralph, heh).

I thought of asking Nora if I could drive Kepler to school with us, and if this continues I think I will do that. I will explain the situation to her and see what she says. Kepler is Aiden's best buddy in the world right now, and ANYTIME he is around, Aiden is totally consumed with boy stuff.

Thanks Mom, you continue to be an awesome role model, and my kids are benefitting from your parenting too! I love you!!!