Tomorrow is Riley's first day of school and as I put her to bed, she is fretful.
"I don't want to go," she whimpers. "It will be new teachers and new kids and new everything."
"Yes, you have Mrs. K. and Mrs. M. and they are both really, really nice. Remember we went last week to say hello and to see your class?"
"I don't want to go. It's going to be awful." She flips over in her bed, and I snuggle up behind her.
"And you have K. and S. in your class. Good friends that live right here on our street."
"Mommy. I still don't want to go." She tosses around in her bed, fists clenched with worry.
Holy Spirit, please help me know what to say, how to help her.
"Riley. Did you know that Mrs. M. is there especially for you? Did you know that she's a really great teacher, and she could have decided to teach any kids in the whole world, and she chose to work with kids with Asperger's?"
"She did?" She turns to face me.
"Yes. She did. She loves kids with Asperger's and she totally gets you."
"Really?" The dimple makes an appearance.
"Really. That's why I am so excited for you. I think it's going to be your best year yet."
Giving her a kiss I pull the covers up to her neck how she likes it. I stack her three pillows, just so. Hand her the favorite lovie.
"Well.....maybe.....I do want to go," she smiles, tucking her lovie under her neck.
A couple more hugs. A couple more kisses.
Turn on the relaxing CD.
Walk out quietly.
Glance back at her.
Thank You.
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15 comments:
Wow!!! I don't know how you do it but you are the perfect Mommy for our little girl. Thanks for taking care of her and all of us.
Love,
HT
Wow!!! Is right.
No comment ever meant more than that one. Whew!
Riley and her teachers are in my prayers this morning.
You, too.
Perfect...the moment..the husband...the love :)
You two stop killing me with all of your love onscreen.
Get a room.
Seriously, Riley will have a great year. I know it. Tell her Miss M sends her love.
God, I got hit with the happy stick this morning from the energy from the 2 of you...
Yes, thank God for Spirit's direction and your asking for it. Can't wait to hear about Riley's year.
Beautiful. All of it.
Happy First Day Riley!
I love that you took the time to search for answers.
I love that Riley trusts you so completely.
I love that HT appreciates your efforts.
Happy first day of school. Here's to many happy days of school to come!
Thanks for the well wishes everyone.
She was scared, but had a pretty good first day. Some tears, but overall it was a success.
Big day. Glad it was a pretty good one.
I say this like once a week, but ditto Drama Mama!
How darling is it that he signs it HT, too?
Sending lots of love Riley's (and yours, and Seth's and HT's) way, for a wonderful year.
Thank you for showing the way. You have guides and angels who chose to be just with you!
ONce again, I'm in awe of your parenting skills.
Damn, Riley's a lucky girl, in many ways.
you are amazing teachers, your entire family
yes -wow is right!!!
One: You and HT are too cute. Shut up. My teeth hurt. ;)
Two: HT is totallllly right.
:)
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