Shruthi's schooling: (cont)

This has been a longer break than intended. Since I write to myself more than for others, I think I'm a bit laidback.

Coming back... We followed instructions given by Kamal religiously. We waited, chewing our nails wondering if Shruthi is fine and a thousand questions ... 'did she cry?', 'did she ask for me?', and many more.

By 11.30am we drove out of home and reached school earlier than expected. The most sensible thing a school could do to prevent us anxious parents from undoing what a good school day could do is to lock up the front gates. Dozens of us were hanging around, not bothered to interact with the others till it was time. At 12.30pm, we went into the school but were asked to stop at the boarding point. The children will be got here they said. So, more anxiety, more knots, tears... never knew I was so emotional and insecure about 'letting go'. And then, there came the little one - radiant, smiling, tiny, strong Oh! how much more stronger than me... showed that she had a good time. She had had a good breakfast and lunch and was given a small pack of snacks for the evening. What a relief!

She wanted to sit by herself... virtually elbowed me out of the seat and we had a quiet journey back to the day care together and then within minutes at home. To her, it was another happy day and for us, time to gather ourselves and throw away anxieties.

From then, till now, going to school has been enjoyable for Shruthi. She has never had complaints and I think I'm blessed to have such a wonderful friend and companion at home. (Guess all mom's will say this... yet, Shruthi, you are very special to me!)