I’m Having Separation Anxiety
Ok, I admit that when I first saw the notice from the teacher that my first grader son and the rest of his classmates will be required to stay in school till 5, instead of the usual 8-12, this week till next, I felt anxiety creeping into my heart.
It was the time for those school field demonstrations, and my son will be practicing the whole afternoon after class for 2 weeks.
This will be the first time ever my son will be away from the comforts of our home, and on his own, for *gasp* one whole day.
This morning before his dad brought him to school, I told him, for the nth time, that his extra shirt is in his bag - don’t forget to put his polo back inside. The cookies are for recess, the tupperware contains his lunch, and of course his spoon and fork, and more cookies in case he gets hungry during practice. Extra packs of juice, with extra straws. The home number is in the back of his ID, in case he forgets, in case practice will be finished earlier than 5, so I can pick him up right away.
My husband kept reassuring me he would be fine. In fact, our son would have a grand time. I know that - but that doesn’t stop from worrying. He called me as soon as my son joined his classmates, told me they were having so much fun already. That was comforting.
Sigh. I know this is not just an after-school activity, this will also be a learning experience. Oh well, I’ll be better at this tomorrow.
Mari:
Don’t you worry, he’ll be fine. When he gets home he’ll have lots of stories to tell you.
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13 October 2008, 8:00 amJhoanne:
Don’t worry cess. Everything will be ok. I also have that feeling the first time my daughter will have to stay in school for the rest of the afternoon because of practice. Pero nasanay na din ako.
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13 October 2008, 10:28 amfeng:
last last week ako ang may separation anxiety, ngayon ikaw naman.
talagang nakaka worry when you’re not used to school schedules like that. but then, I’m sure Troi will survive the day.
packed naman with lots of reminders from Mommy, and the baon, and the snack.
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13 October 2008, 1:38 pmBambi:
oo nga pala sa atin usually half day until 4th grade no? anak ko kasi since kindergarten from 8.30-3 na sya and i enjoy it. i remember when he was still in pre-k, i couldn’t wait for kindergarten para nga whole day na siya. i couldn’t do much when he was only away in the morning (^_^)
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13 October 2008, 8:25 pmevi:
don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it. first time is always the hardest part.
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14 October 2008, 1:25 amcaryn:
i think your son is really lucky he has a mom who looks out for him the way you do
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14 October 2008, 11:58 amann:
Mas lalo na nyan pag si Sandra na ang mahihiwalay syo , mas ramdam mo yung ganyang feeling dahil bunso.
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15 October 2008, 3:34 amSexy Mom:
he will be fine, trust your hubby, trust your son. you are worrying for yourself, you know? and this is only the start…he will grow up fast, and the sooner you will trust him, the sooner he will learn a lot of things–things that he needs to discover by himself and his friends. that is the stark reality, but i know you will be able to manage beautifully.
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15 October 2008, 11:42 pmCookie:
i think its normal…well, thats what i think lang ha. i have separation anxiety when my kids go out and play. over ba
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19 October 2008, 8:57 amjulie:
You will get used to it in no time
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21 October 2008, 12:17 pm