I find myself in a dilemma, and that is the return to school. For my two children and for me. One is going to school, the other to the last year of high school, and I... I'm just registering for my special degree project. I've seen the happy faces of some mothers when they tell me that they've already announced the return to school, and while they celebrate, I just think about having to wake up early again. These vacations were really short, or maybe they just felt that way because my children didn't get a break from their sports activities.
The Minister of Education in my country announced that school would start on September 15, as usual, although my son's high school always starts in October. At my younger son's school, they use the first week for teachers to finish enrollment and for environmentalists to clean the schools. Then the teachers, with the help of some representatives, decorate the classrooms.
I remember that first day in my son's classroom. The teacher was surprised to see several children waiting for her, and not exactly because they wanted to see classes. What was happening was that many mothers were desperate to get them out of the house, ha ha ha. Some children can be unmanageable, and many parents bring them to school so that the teacher can take care of them.
What surprises me, and here I am thinking about this while I have another cup of coffee, is how punctually they bring their children to class. But when they start sending homework or asking for parental support, well... that's when they disappear. It's ironic, isn't it?
This time, my children are on different shifts again, so we'll be constantly on the move. Readjusting the school schedule and other activities will be a challenge because now my children play sports in different places. And I, who have incorporated my gym training, aspire to go with my high school son in the mornings while the younger one is at his school activities.
To be honest, I'm happy being at home with my children. I really enjoyed the time when classes were online. And although it was in a very unfortunate context, I can't deny that I loved being at home with them, helping them with their homework. Luckily, we have a scooter that makes our lives easier when it comes to getting around. We really had a hard time waiting for transportation.
