Today we dropped off the registration forms for Alex to go to preschool in September. Like usual, whenever we get in the car Alex always asks "where we goin' Mum?" I explained that we were going to preschool to drop off the papers so that when he turned 3 he could go to school just like Will did. Then he said "I'm a big kid, Mum". With a sigh, I agreed "Yup, you are buddy".
In the last few days, I've really been thinking about the fact that my little one isn't so little anymore. It started over the weekend when he told me his shoes were too tight. Fortunately, I quickly ran upstairs and dug through the giant "3T summer" tub for some of Will's hand-me-down shoes. I found some light-up Spiderman shoes and Alex was over the moon! He didn't even seem to notice that only the right foot lights up when he walks. Considering his 2T pants are all looking like capri pants lately, I dug through the "3T winter" tub too. Here's my not-even-3-year-old already wearing clothes that he shouldn't be into until the fall!! Where has the time gone?
I'm still trying to get my head around the idea of preschool in the fall. I know he's ready and he'll love it just like Will did. But what about me? What does this do to my role of stay-at-home-mom? Can I really keep the position even when both kids are at school? I've been struggling with this identity crisis for about 6 months now. It kind of surprises me, since I'm not really the worrying kind. Well, maybe "worry" is the wrong word...maybe it's more like my need to feel busy and productive. So, in preparation for preschool, I've been doing a lot of thinking. It looks like either going back to school for radiology or going back to work part-time are the best options for me. I worked part-time for 2 years after Will was born and it was the perfect balance between the work world and the Mommy world. I'd love to find another gig like that.
In my wandering down memory lane, I pulled out pictures of Alex from Feb 2008, Feb 2009 and today and I thought you might enjoy seeing how much he's changed. I guess I better hold on tight for what the next 3 years might bring!
FEBRUARY 2008 ( 8 months)
FEBRUARY 2009 (20 months)
FEBRUARY 2010 (2 1/2 years)
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4 comments:
Alex IS 'so big'! You know I feel the same way about preschool but Sadie and Alex are so excited about it! It will all work out- and don't be too hard on yourself about staying home w/ both in school - Alex will only be in school for 12 hours a week!
OMG he is so adorable!!!!
This is a weird stage of life we're in, isn't it? With my 3 girls all in school full-time next year, I'm starting to panic, trying to justify staying home with just one! And before I know it, that one will be in school full-time and I have to face the fact that my stay-at-home mom job may no longer be needed....Crazy stuff!
P.S. I think you'll LOVE a part time job! I started a VERY part time job (just one morning a week) and I've gotta tell you--getting that paycheck, no matter how small, is a VERY rewarding thing after 7 years without!
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