Today was Samar’s first day at preschool ALL BY HIMSELF. I am not the crying sort, , but I admit this morning, I was just a teeny weeny sad. I have been preparing him by going down the list of food he can and cannot eat. This was heartbreaking. I will ask him something and he says yes or no.
Me: Samar can eat pizza?
Samar:No
Me:Samar can eat cake/cupcake?
Samar:No
Me: Samar can eat rice crackers?
Samar: Yes
Me:Samar can eat ice-cream.
Samar:Only special ice-cream,mama
I swear my heart broke right then and I couldnt continue after that. The kitchen mom brings snack for all the kids and instead of limiting everyone’s choices, I told the teacher, I would just pack his snack for him and if there are fruits, he can have those. Today was kitchen project and the mum made pig in a blanket. I check the ingredients of the hotdog and he could have it. He was so happy about that.
He didnt cry and used the bathroom all by himself. He did really well and he is not even 3. WAH!
As for me, I went to the bank and then did some shopping at the thrift store(I had imposed a 10 day shopping ban on myself) and then met a friend for coffee. We talked non-stop and then it was time to go pick him. It felt odd to be driving around in the middle of the day with no kids in the van. That never happens. The first time, I parked the van, I hit the door open button on Samar’s side because that’s what I always do. Weird feeling. I am already planning next week’s adeventure.
Today’s Daily Outfit
- The only decent picture
The reversible Vest
awww…empty nest syndrome already
You look good – i love the casual feel of this outfit. And don’t worry – you’re going to love the time to yourself
You look very good and leaner in this outfit. Nice
wow big boy
hugs to u and u are looking really hot
Getting prettier by the day
Good luck to Samar ! I hope he enjoys his school … and have fun during your child free time
Best wishes to the kiddo on his first day of school. You are rocking this outfit.
Poor little dear, he is… God bless him with an awesome school life.
You look great.
Wow! Sunita, you look absolutely stunning! I can’t even comment on the rest of the stuff am so awestruck by how you look. You are an inspiration!
Very nice pic! I like your simple outfits. Happy for Samar that he too is going to school. I wonder about the day when I have to drop off Anushka to school…love you..
I know that feeling. It’s exhilarating as much as it fills you with melancholy. You’ll get used to it rather quickly
I did and then I went and had my 3rd!
You know the more pics I see, the backgrounds remind me so much on India. The courtyards, the little faucet on the wall and the dirt…. CA is like this eh?
We shall overcome ..My son is allergic to food protein so we do not even do meat !!
The reversible vest does go well with solids .
You look great. Enjoy your kid-free time. You’ve earned it.
Awwwww Sunita……….You are a sweetheart. I can understand how you feel when you see that Samar cannot eat everything that other kids can….but you are doing great. My sister couldn’t eat chocolates growing up, and we all stopped eating to make it easy for her!
You look great. I like how you are paying attention to every detail in your outfit. I have too, thanks to you!
In the beginning it is odd being on your own. I used get out of the car and then look back to make sure I wasn’t forgetting a child.
That must be a totally different feeling, letting your boy go out there on his own. Samar is so cute.
I LOVE this outfit
, really suits you.
Thats what i call as cutting the umbrical cord again.. its the letting go which is so difficult isnt it.. do u know, my daughter’s name is Samara and every time i read ur blogs abt Samar i feel extra special… I had to undergo a recent cord cutting when Samara started sleeping on her bed.. will blog abt it.. too long story to write here..
Me: Samara..nice name..what does it mean? Samar means battle.Looking forward to your post.
aww…sunita…am dreading that moment myself
love your necklace btw..put a closeup pic of it..ive been looking for something similar..
Me: Will send you one next time I wear it. The round piece is like shell thing and has strands of black beads. Very cool.
Enjoy the child free time. My daughter started nursery a couple of months back. It used to feel wierd initially – after the constant chatter , the house felt all cold and silent, without her
Me: I can imagine, with her gone, the house must be quiet
Samar is such a smart boy! He managed all on his own and not even 3! Wow!
Lovely outfit! You look like you have lost even more weight from the previous pics!
Me: He is such a smart boy. Having 3 older siblings helps alot.
That dress is cool and all..but after the post, I really wanted to see Samar ..with the school bad and everything.
Sigh! Theres a long way to go..but I can imagine how heartbreaking that might feel.
Me: I will send you a cute pic I have of him.
S, You are such an inspiration.
I can’t begin to imagine what you will achieve when you start to focus with this determination on your career..with weight issues out of the way, children in school, you will be giving ur career all this energy. I second NK…you can become whatever you want to.
Me: Aww thanks TND.
First off…Yay, to Samar. Attaboy!
And second….MamaMia…you look hot in this outfit and very slim. You’ve probably lost a ton since the last photo or else this outfit is very, very slimming.
Me: I think its the angle and the backlit or something.Thanks for the compliments.
Hang in there….you now have time for a mid afternoon rendezvous with NK….aur uske pass time nahin hain to …..the field is open na:-)
Me: runs to warn NK about the open field and to be nice to me.
i know that feeling…much as you dream about time to yourself, it is tough the first few days..and then you get used to it…i’m so glad that he had a good day at school…
now what have you planned for your next week?
Me: dentist appt. I lead such a thrilling life I tell you.
Samar is a cutie pie!
I can relate to the post because my only child goes to full day kindergarten now. I felt bad in the beginning but now totally love it (wicked mother).
Me: Next fall, he’ll go 3 days a week and Neil will go to first grade. I will have even more time.
This is the best picture you’ve posted yet! You look so young and carefree (and thin!).
Samara is a hebrew name meaning guarded/protected by God… wow, didnt realise adding an “a” makes the meanings sooo different isnt it…
hi.. the promised post is up on my blog.. do visit..