Just when I think I have stopped freaking out about one part of being a parent and am coasting, I get hit with another wave of fear. What is causing the fear today?
The few times I've mentioned to a coworker that "we're touring schools" I stop breathing for a split second. Then I can't stop smiling but not out of joy. Nope I it's just a grin of "i have no idea of what the heck I'm doing."
Then I walk away from the encounter, I catch my breath, and I feel resolved by saying no parents know what they're doing. We'll be fine, I think. Then I push aside the thought of school all together even when I'm scheduling interviews to do tours.
So far I only have one set up. It's at Marcy Open School, in Northeast Minneapolis, and it was recommended to me by a parent. Parents seem to be my life saver right now--they know what kind of games 9-year-olds like; they have suggestions for schools; and they calm me down when my breath has caught in my throat, and I'm about to pass out.
THANK YOU parent friends because what I have learned is that school administrators are even busier than I am. So they are of no help because they don't call back, they don't answer emails, and they don't answer the phones. The Marcy school's tour coordinator did--thank you, Sidney.
This might all seem premature, but the social workers continue to ask where we'll send Rosie for school so it's really necessary. I'm starting with public schools and will try private schools next. The other stressor is that of course no school administrators can meet after work--which I completely understand, but a half day here and a half day there add up.
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Breathe deep, and know that parenting is stressful but worth it. There are never easy answers and you will make mistakes. Mistakes are OK, and Rosie will be a better person (regardless of the school she goes to) because you and Mike are in her life (and vice versa!) :)
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