This is MY Mom

Let me keep it real, this year I have felt like such a crappy parent! With my change in hours at work, I haven't been able to volunteer weekly in David's classroom like I did for him in kindergarten and like I did for Lena every year from K-6th! Of course my guilt is enhanced whenever David comes home and shares how EVERY parent but me has been volunteering! With my availability so limited, I tried to overcompensate by sending class treats and school supplies but it still wasn't enough for David.

So today I finally volunteered in David's 1st grade class. Even though almost a year has passed since I volunteered, I was pleasantly surprised to see not much has changed. David still had that grin as he walked me down the hallway and I was still treated like a rockstar getting introduced to all his friends with pride as he said, "This is MY mom!" I also got to finally match the stories with the faces. I met David's crush, David's bf, David "mortal enemy"(his words). I also got to see him flirt with the nurse (yup, my son has moves!) and interact with his teacher (yup, he is the teacher's pet). It was so much fun just to watch him. He really is the best mix of me and his Dad.

When it was time for me to leave, David gave me a great big hug and I felt my feelings of guilt finally go away. David is just fine and I need to stop being so critical of myself! My boy is a happy, smart, well adjusted, well behaved kid who just enjoys showing off his mommy.

And yes, I'm going back again next week!(;

Hugs and Raspberries,

L