So I had my very first meeting with Isaac's school the other day. Growing up, my parents never attended to the assessment meetings, nativity plays, sports day etc. I think a lot of you can relate and we can agree that it was just a different time I guess. I think it must’ve somehow affected my confidence growing up. I was always the kid who went into school in full uniform on non uniform day. I was the kid the teacher had to sort out because I would go in empty handed on special project/theme days. As I got older and learnt to read, I was able to read the letters given out and sort myself out. Thankfully, it helped me become quite independent too but I envied the children who had loving eyes watching them perform. I drifted through Primary school feeling lost and unworthy. I didn't have much confidence and so, I didn't enjoy school. Since Isaac is SO like me, I started to feel anxiety leading up to him starting the term. I had trouble sleeping, I was constantly dealing with stomach pains and I was peeing throughout the night. Here's the thing. He's not going to have the same experience as me. His experience is his very own. Since starting school, his highlight of the day is almost guaranteed to be school related. When I ask him what he didn't like, he started to say "Nothing, mummy. Today was a good day mummy". I have faith in Isaac and his school. Anyways, back to the meeting, I dolled up for it because it was a huge deal for me. The meeting ended up being one of those meetings that could've been an email but I was so HAPPY to attend. The teacher was lovely and I got to meet his friend's parents. Also a privilege. As much as I try to be on the ball, guess what? Isaac went into school on Thursday without a PE kit for PE day. So did half of the class. I realised all parents are just doing the best they can. We're not made to be infallible. Let's just focus on doing the best we can. Oh as for this pic? Felt cute. Might delete later 😜 #feltcute #anxiety #startingschool #faith #itsbubz
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