Tyan's Photoblog
Preparing for school
Posted by tyan (Singapore, Singapore) on 1 January 2008 in Art & Design.
It is Caleb's first day of school tomorrow and i am feeling more nervous than him,i think.
Actually i have been struggling whether to let him go to school,for 3 hours a day.Hub is the more decisive one.I worry over a thousand and one things--is he going to pick up bad habits,will he fall sick more often,will he be bullied,will he cry when he doesnt see me,the list goes on.
While i know of parents who cart their kids to childcare as young as 3 months,or 18 months,i think Caleb going to school may not neccessarily be a bad thing,in my hub's words.
First,for Caleb to interact with other kids his age,second,for me to have some rest in the morning,as well as time for me to have some quiet moments,bond with Ian,clean,cook,wash,marketing,as well as cook better meals..(did i say rest?lol)
When both Caleb and Ian were with me last year,mornings were mainly spent preparing breakfast,helping the 2 little guys clean up,have their breakfast and squeeze in a little ABC learning.Then i'll bring them to do marketing, and the library and lunch.
By the time they finish breakfast,usually i will be terribly exhausted already.Hub thinks it is not good for me to go through high amounts of stress trying to cope with so many things everyday for a prolonged period and so we are sending Caleb to 3 hours of school for me to get my act together.
And i didnt realise how the stress was affecting me until one day,we were staying at my mom's place,where i could rest,and then we went back to our own place,where i couldnt have enough time to do everything that needed to be done,Hub commented that i seemed a totally different person when i was at mom's place and at home. Asked him what was the difference,he said i became very bad tempered when i was at home. Then it dawned upon me that i probably looked like i could bite off everyone's necks at home cos i was so high strung by the many things i had to do.
We'll see.If Caleb is not enjoying himself in school,we'll prob take him out and think about other alternatives,perhaps even shorter-hour playgroups.
Meawhile i have to label all his stuff,socks,shoes,bag,water bottle....
i sew this myself,my home economics teacher back in secondary school will prob give me a D for that.LOL
Keeping my fingers crossed.I have to fight a battle to get dear Caleb wear his uniform and socks and shoes.
Wish me all the best.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
That's so cute...and may i say, been there, done that, and good luck lol
1 Jan 2008 10:42am
Qiaoyan from Singapore
Hi Yuntian,
Nice stitching! I suck at Home Econs, haha. It's the first day of school tomorrow, but I'm sick. Alamak, didn't get to go to the countdown. I think it's my worst new year's day ever... Thanks for your X'mas card! I really appreciate you taking the time to write and post me a card (most of all, it's real and not virtual) on top of the things you have to do. Wishing you and your family a wonderful and fulfilling year ahead!
1 Jan 2008 11:58am
James from Canada
Very nice composition!! I love simple shots like this that make you think about who might be wearing those shoes, and for what and where!
1 Jan 2008 12:33pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
tyan, all will be well. Caleb is like every other little one, a baby who is living to grow, and ready to have his horizons broadened. All your listed worries will probably happen at some point -- but he will become a stronger, more well-rounded individual who will draw his strength from home and family.
So as scripture tells us, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding.
1 Jan 2008 1:04pm
kairospix from Singapore, Singapore
Happy New Year!
nice shot! nice stitching!
it's natural to be concern but what can these concerns do except make one highly strung up which in turn can't make things any better...
a cup can be seen as half full or half empty... maybe it's better to view it as half full and not complete;y empty? :)
1 Jan 2008 2:13pm
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Wish Caleb and you all the best!!
Happy New Year to you all :)
1 Jan 2008 4:40pm
bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
hey tyanmoon--Unclebilly stopping by to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy New year..look on it as the first steps of a new adventure and don't forget to enjoy it on the way...
hope and best wishes...
Unclebilly...
p.s. your correct about the stitching a D at best..hee hee...
2 Jan 2008 12:17am
Rags from Plano, United States
good job with sewing the socks. I hope that caleb gets to love school! Have also a blessed new year.
2 Jan 2008 2:37am
Betsy Barron from Glenmoore, United States
This is too sweet for words... And I think your sewing is beautiful! Hang in there Mom, first day of school will go well - your baby will do great!
2 Jan 2008 2:39am
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
Very Happy and Blessed New Year to you and yours again too, dear babe. And once again, a truly heartfelt BRAVO. I honestly think you are doing a truly AMAZING job. I totally empathise about all the housework that needs to be done, alongside looking after the little ones – I already feel up to my eyeballs with work when looking after Elise, all she and our household needs and all the lovely messes she loves to create :O), and you have TWO little ones on your hands, on top of everything else. Really no joke. I can totally understand how it can affect your mood. Any of us when so tired will find it really difficult to be upbeat and cheerful. Wholeheartedly, many salutations to you, dear babe. And btw, Uncle Billy does love to joke, heh heh. I happen to like your stitching, it definitely beats mine!! :o) Very best of wishes as Caleb starts school. Like friends above, I'm sure he'll do great; don't worry, teething problems are normal, we all have them. You have given him the best foundation possible already, to be able to weather them when they come. Truly well done, dear tyan, and again, heartfelt BRAVO.
2 Jan 2008 3:15am
