Imagine what it feels like to see your daughter run away from you because the thing she fears is so big she needs to run instead of fight.
That’s what happened a couple of weeks ago. The fear of the fire alarm and walking into school was so great for my daughter that as soon as we stepped outside of the house she ran. I don’t think I’ve run so fast in my life. I was like lightening.
This really scared me.
The last few weeks have been pretty challenging for me as a mum. You see, my daughter is struggling a bit. Struggling for several reasons and as a result, getting her to school is really hard. She is a bright, loving, funny little girl. Academically, she is not struggling. She has lots of friends at school. She really enjoys actually being in school. She thinks her school teacher is amazing. So, it’s a bit confusing.
Have you booked a restaurant? Are you having a romantic meal at home? Are you confused by all these questions?
In a couple of days, it will be Valentine’s Day. The day when apparently, couples show love by showering each other with cards, gifts and a romantic meal. Or do they?
I think Valentine’s Day is like marmite. You either love it or hate it.
Have I mentioned that life is short? Yes, I have. And so, I want to fill it with whatever makes me happy. Or at least limit doing things that make me either unhappy or just go ‘meh’.
This first started when I decided to change jobs. To find work that I wanted to do. It was that niggling feeling, that I actually had for years, that was telling me that I needed a change. But I was comfortable. Very comfortable. I had a good job. I was well paid. Why would I need to change anything?
It’s that time of year again when parents will be thinking about finding a primary school for their child.
I’m in that boat. The thing is, it’s so much easier the second time around. Less stressful. Less pressure.
I don’t have to look into which schools I can apply to. I don’t have to arrange visits to see if I like them. I don’t have to consider which three I would actually want my son to go to. Instead, I just logged on and selected the same school that his sister goes to. Obviously, I selected a second and third choice. Just in case!
Let’s talk about relationships. We have so many different types of relationships in our lives. Family, friends, partners, children, work etc. Some that build us up. Others that drain us of energy and are hard work. The good ones fill us with love, joy and happiness. The not so good ones bring us down.
I want to fill my life with the relationships that make me happy. Life is too short and time is too precious. So my focus is on the ones that fill my heart with joy.