I started my Saturday after dropping off the kids with their dad. I had a fabulous breakfast with Nini! She treated and I didn't know how to react when I asked how much I owed her and she said I didn't owe her anything. With a little nudging, I thanked her and went on about how good it was. My portion control the past week or so has worked itself into routine. I couldn't eat all of my food...not even close! But I enjoyed every single bite that I could eat. It was awesome!
After hving some downtime with Nini, I cleared my head on the drive home. I know there are a couple of things that I need to do and how to do them. I have a very firm thought in mind for one issue and I will stick to it.
Back at home, I completed the application process for a substitute teaching posting on EdJoin. It took some faith in the EdJoin system. I followed all of the instructions. I know that I am more than qualified. Still, I will call and follow up on Monday. This, of course, is something I would do anyway, but it feels especially important having applied through the EdJoin system for the first time. I will keep working on applications and pray my TPA task scores come in sooner rather than later. I also organized some more portfolio items and will spend some time putting it all together in the week ahead. As my schooling comes to an end (finally) and I prepare for the next chapter in my life..an actual career, my son prepares for a new chapter of his life as well.
Yesterday, I took CD back-to-school shopping. He was so incredibly excited about each and everything. His enthusiasm is contagious for sure. So, today, in his absence, I started re-working his room. He and Miss Hollywood share a room in our little apartment. They love being close to each other. But now, I suspect it will become just a little more tricky. He will be a student. And she is still growing through toddler-hood. Today, I focused on CD's clothes. The last of the Ts came out of his wardrobe. It caused me to reflect some. He will always be my baby boy. I remind him of that regularly. But, still, I have to recognize now that he is a school-age child. He is growing up and starting school. Wow! How did that happen? His closet is filled with Boy clothes rather than toddler boy clothes. His dresser drawer is organized with pants, shirts, underwear, undershirts, regular shirts. I hope his enthusiasm continues.
CD was teased at Vacation Bible School recently and it bothers me. It has caused me some fear as school approaches. I just have to be the best mom that I can. And I will do that. He is incredibly blessed to have some awesome male role models. I am very thankful for Her H, Godfather, Papa, and Uncle Bubba. They set good examples and are all doing their part to teach CD how to be a man. They are offering tremendous influences that he needs and deserves.
Now...to any male readers (do I have any male readers?) or single moms of boys or moms who have sent their five-year-old boys off to kindergarten....
Any tips? Anything more I can do to help him be ready? Anything he will need as school begins and as we move on from this point?
I have one last summer activity with CD. We're headed to 49ers FanFest next Sunday. This will give him a chance to see Candlestick Park and he is really excited about that. I may also get it so we can connect with a dear college friend of mine. Looking forward to it! The next day we head to kindergarten orientation. And the day after that is the first day of school. Big times! Good times! Movin' on times!
This is all part of the Moving on part of our lives. We've moved out. We are moving on. And we are getting ready to MOVE UP! Bravo to our little family!
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