Six weeks ago my oldest daughter (Bean) began kindergarten. It was so exciting! And emotional. She has been my side kick for the past five years. And to think about not spending every minute with her made me sad. As we waited for the bus her emotions went from excited to nervous so many times I lost track. It didn't help that the bus was about 25 minutes late. It was adorable to watch the energy that came from her. Booper (our youngest at 14 months) and I gave her a hug and kiss and sent her on her way to the glorious land of Kindergarten.
Booper is at that age where she is into everything. Climbing everything. Eating everything. Climbing everything. Did I mention climbing everything already? There isn't a lot of sitting. Or reading. Or playing. It is just climbing. I had hoped to sign us up for a Little Gym or Gymboree class, but I can't find any offered during the time that would work for us. Not to mention the cost. I want to do some things at the library but those are in the morning too. We've been using our time together to play/climb, errand run and nap. A combination of all three of those.
Bean was very different. She loved books. At an early age. We would read books for hours. Over and over and over again. Booper is just beginning to show an interest in books. But normally it is two pages and she is done.
As I have been told many times, again and again, no two children are the same. And while I have some Super Woman tricks up my sleeve, I am still trying to figure out this new schedule. I've never had all of this alone time with Booper. I am relishing it.
So what do you do with your side kick when your other kids are off to school?
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