In case you were wondering...those were not bruises around Iggie's mouth under the "What Have I Done?" posting. It's playful (and happy) Iggie making a mess after eating a bowl of cherries. Really...it is the most wonderful sight you can ask for. Or is it...all...???
Well, Iggie DID it! He kept his promise that he will walk into the class without weeping...he will just wave BYE BYE! How proud I am:)
It was not the easiest on Iggie's part...I must say. He woke up really early this morning; when I woke up at 7.15am, he was already all ready, except for wearing his shoes. On the bus ride, it was pretty crowded and rough...but he was still fine.
But once we alight, I can feel his little hands telling me..."Uh oh...I made a promise to Dad". Hesitant stride followed...(okie he asked for CARRY, and how can I not obliged???).
Being really early may not always be good, as the school only accepts children at 8.25am. So that means lots of THINKING time for our little boy, who certainly loves to think a lot. The day was saved when the first school bus arrived some 5-10 mins earlier I reckon. A few more nervous minutes passed, and I popped the question...SHALL WE GO UPSTAIRS NOW?
Reluctantly, he followed. 1st floor....2nd floor.....third floor....classroom....(each flight of stairs registered a different scene for the last one month between Daddy and Iggie). At the door to Sealion classroom, with a pensive and slightly cracking voice, accompanied by a frown across his face, he let out his...."Daaaad...diie". "..........Yes......., Iggie...", I replied.
Shaking his head at a slightly tilted angle, still holding very much THE look, he waved me goodbye, and moved on...
Tell me...Is this parenthood, or is this parenthood?
1 comment:
You guys are great! How did you mange to coax this apprehensive little kid into going to school?
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