First Day of School 2020. After having both with me 24/7 during the school hols, the home felt awkwardly strange without the sounds of the children in that 2 hours when they are both away from me (and.. they are in different sessions again). The quietness was, scary in a way. I thought I would very much like ME time but today, I actually felt kind of lost. .
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Anyway, kids were up at their usual timing today. The boy and I sent the girl to school and he felt sad soon after she entered the school premise. “Why can’t I go to Jie Jie’s school?” 😅
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Soon... soon... but at the same time, I hope it won’t come that soon. .
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#firstdayofschool
This time last year, we had the same kind of outing with these two moms & kids. Last year, we had to stop often while jogging because the kids (especially the younger ones) needed lots of breaks in between and those were accompanied with whines. Today, they could go on and on on their wheels and the two aunties on foot had to tell them to stop to take water breaks (actually aunties needed a rest). What a difference a year makes in terms of their endurance. 👍🏼
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We also noticed that the older ones (primary school goers) wanted to do their own thing and the younger ones were contented being with their own peers. .
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Personally, I’m thankful to be able to witness the growth of these children and grateful for the friendship of these two moms whom I’ve befriended three years back. I think making friends at this age is tough but these moms have been God-sent. We share much laughter, encouragement, advice, taobao loots and food together. Thankful.
