The day is coming fast. But it’s surrounded by a crazy tornado of mixed emotions.
You’re in calm organisation mode one minute, stomach in knots the next. And you’re acutely aware of the paradox your life feels like right now – as if it’s running on two speeds. The bog standard 24-hour normality, and warp speed as the first day of school hurtles towards you.
It’s terrifying.
It was for me, too. Everyone around me seemed cool, calm and collected. But I struggled to hold back the tears.
Life before school was blissful as we spent many happy, playdough-filled days at home. My eager-faced kids lapped up story time at playgroup. The other mums and I sat sipping our cups of tea in the corner, chatting about the latest bolognese recipe. It was rosy.
On it went.
Then life changed from bliss to terrifying panic
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