a) am deeply committed to our school
b) am committed to being involved with my children as they grow
c) deserve to be committed for volunteering to be PTO president again next year.
I spoke at kindergarten round-up for a brief minute and introduced myself as the PTO president for the coming school year. Yes, I know. I'm an idiot. When I'm whining next year, tell me I deserve the pain and suffering, okay?
But more importantly, I was at kindergarten round-up not just for me, but also for Miss A who declared herself a 'kindergarten girl' and couldn't wait for round-up. She's been counting down for months and dived into the day with enthusiasm. When the 6th graders came to take the new kindergartners to see their rooms, she went without a backwards glance. She read books, created a lovely piece of artwork, and rode the bus for the first time like a champ. One of my friends has a daughter starting school next year, too, and her eyes filled with tears as soon as our principal said, 'Welcome!'. I was mocking her unmercilessly... until I saw my little banana girl climb up those big steps to take her first bus ride.
Wow. When did my little banana baby get so big? Where did she gain the confidence to sail through this life-changing event with such a brave face? And why did I think the day would be no big deal for me emotionally? As it turns out, my 4 year old was much more prepared for her transition to 'kindergarten girl' than I was. I'm not looking forward to the first day in school in August. I've had a taste of my emotional state. And it's not going to be pretty.
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