So, I know, we all have those moments as moms that we feel inadequate and like we haven't done the best we could, right?! This week, in an effort to be a good, caring, set a good example mom, I volunteered to watch the kids in Little O's class while the teachers went out to lunch. This is an annual event and I wanted to show my support for the teachers...so, myself and three other moms signed ourselves up.
Little did I know (but, yes, should have guessed) that this would be a disaster for Little O in terms of her daily schedule. Suddenly Mom shows up in the middle of the day... To make matters worse, it was nap time...of course my daughter had no interest in nap time once I showed up. Her primary interest was being disruptive and naughty while the other kids were trying to sleep. To top things off, the Director of the school had stopped in to help and was busy giving me the "can't you control your own kid" look...
Needless to say I was feeling very judged... What had happened to the sweet natured little girl I knew? Why did she have to pick now to act two? If I chalk this one up to being too excited that Mom showed up in the middle of the day to visit...am I making excuses? She really IS a pretty easy-going girl most of the time. Am I rationalizing too much??? Well, needless to say, I am letting the "other" mothers volunteer next time...
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