Diego’s Big Day
All parents with school-age children are most likely at their busiest this time of the year. And that includes us. Yup, as of Tuesday (June 15) Datu and I have officially joined the P sector in P.T.A. Diego is now a full-time student. He goes to school at The Growing Place (TGP) in Fairview and attends the 4s and 5s class.
We were all excited for Diego’s first day of school. It was a big day and everyone had to get ready because Kuya’s first day was a family affair. With new surroundings and new people, we wanted to give him a comforting send-off and be on the rescue just in case he feels scared or homesick.
To counter first day blues, Datu and I decided to camp out somewhere near the school so we could rush back to TGP when needed. But, our plan proved to be unnecessary. Honestly, I think I suffered more from separation anxiety than Diego.
My happy little schoolboy.
Here we are waiting for Diego to be called.
In they go!
When the teachers came out to greet the kids, they asked the small ones to fall in line. Diego then had a worried look on his face and told me “Nay, I don’t know how!”. I really tried my best to prepare him for school, but teaching him how to fall in line totally escaped my mind!
I wanted to run towards him and hold his hand, but I was reminded that I was no longer in my turf. I had to let go of my little boy and leave him in the care of his teachers. So, I looked at him and said “Go to Teacher.” The teacher, Teacher Tess (wearing orange) looked at me, smiled then held Diego by the hand. She sensed my kid’s fears and instantly appeased Diego with comforting words (and hands).
Datu, Damian and I stood by the sidelines and watched quietly as the kids fell in line. And when it was the 4s and 5s turn to get in, we smiled and waved to Kuya, cheering him on for a wonderful first day of school. While watching, I remembered not being able to kiss him goodbye. Again, I wanted to run to Diego and plant kisses on his cheeks but it was too late. I figured, the kisses could wait ‘til after school.
Diego didn’t look back as soon as he got in. We knew he was ready.
