Isa and her class had their class party with all of us parents last night....Can I just say I know I'm a young momma and I consider myself pretty cool but last night Daddy and I came to some realizations in parenthood.
One - Isa's growing up. We picked up her friend, Bella and we only had Isa - Denise watched our kids so we can just hang with her - PS thank YOU, Denise! So, we are thinking this is awesome! Quality time with Isa and her friends. We can get to know her friends more without chasing our little ones and chat with parents. Being new at the school, I thought this was a plus to have Isa and Bella all to ourselves.
I needed to think again, seriously. The girl ran ahead of us when we got there and we couldn't find her. No, really we couldn't. We didn't know if she ran to the cafeteria with her friends, the classroom or the field where it was supposed to be. Until she came running out going "Omigosh, it's just parents in there!" Husband and I are like "oh, okay -we'll drop our food off and head with you guys."
They sped off. We kinda lingered with the other parents but Husband was like "let's go outside!" So, we did. We enjoyed the intermittent of rain...well, Isa was doing her own thing and we gave her space. Usually, she's all over Daddy asking him to play but last night...she didn't. It was bittersweet. We're happy that she has great friends. But sad, we couldn't join in on the fun without feeling like we were pushing ourselves into her space. So, we went back in to mingle with parents. Or not. It's a 4th, 5th and 6th grade class so parents kinda new each other and being new to the school - the folks we did know were at soccer practice for Select.
What did we do? Nothing. So bizarre. We always have something to do at these functions. When it was time to eat and do the Chili Contest - so we happily went back out to snag Isa. She went in line with her friends. We stood back...and waited. By the time we got our food she was already sitting down with her friends...so, we sat by some parents and her teacher. We chatted with her teacher and she gave us some inside scoop on "crushes" that boys have on Isa. Another realization, crushes? Already? It's innocent so we can see the cute-ness behind it but man, she's 10!
Come to find out the boy who has a crush on her...is a Star Wars fanatic. Figures, right? He's a sweet boy and I love how they both are so giggly over Star Wars...and Michael Jackson. He was really dancing to MJ - Isa wasn't around she was playing in the rain with her classmates. Husband and I got a front seat to the boys dancing. Hee hee.
I guess what I'm getting at is...she's growing up and needing us less and less. Husband was invited to a Sounder's Game but was insistent on sharing this with our Isa. And, even though she wasn't with us - with us. She appreciates that we were there. And, now more than ever we cherish that. :)
Can I turn the clock back? This is going by way too fast for me. :)
4 comments:
Ahhh... Girl, Dao and I have been there often lately. Little Pay wants to go run off with her big sisters and friends and Dao and I are like "What do we do now?".
It's hard to take, but you guys are very good about letting her be herself with her friends, and she always comes running back to tell you what happened or what so and so did. :)
Time for another baby! ;)
Ugh....I can't read this post. Marshall is in a phase where he frequently says "I love you Mom." throughout the day and I am relishing every minute because I know that all too soon it's going to be "Mom, you are SOOO embarrassing" (oh, and I will be too....it's a long standing family tradition.) In any case, you are handling this quite well. I would be throwing a temper tantrum. :)
@denise: i know it's still hard! i wish i could turn it back just one notch. :)
@nikki: um...never say never but 4's a good number. :)
@chrissy: relish and enjoy! seriously!! i love your kids' ages. they are so fun!
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