Well, we both survived! I have to say that when I first walked into the preschool room for Glory Days, I almost walked out. It was a bit chaotic and there wasn't an adult to be seen. I tried to relax knowing that my mil would be in the vicinity of Sloane all day. Once I got my bearings, I told my story to anyone that would listen. It went basically like this: I am Sloane's mom. This is the first time I have ever left her. I am nervous about leaving here right now, who is in charge of watching her?
The answer I got wasn't exactly what I was prepared for. Up walked a 12 year old who was going to be Sloane's buddy. Immediately, I thought, where is the adult buddy for the 12 year old. And the answer I got was a bit better, but not exactly what I was hoping for again. Up walked a 15 year old to watch the 12 year old and my almost 3 year old. Truly, I was looking for an adult? Where was the adult that was going to treat my child like her own??? I began to sweat a bit but tried to relax. All the while, Sloane is happily sitting on the floor coloring occasionally looking up to see me. Once I located the adult dressed in full costume, I was relieved and nervous at the same time. The costume didn't bother me. I am girl and a teacher who appreciates a good dress up every once in a while. It was the fact that my child was part of a such a large group and I wasn't in control that was making my hands clammy. I told this woman my story and she put me at ease. I was just getting settled spying on Sloane from the corner of the room, when I heard my mil's voice! Yikes! I knew she wasn't checking on Sloane but checking on Me!
Her eyes caught mine and she nodded me out the door. I thought about leaving, but instead I sat myself in the church's kitchenette to chat my story up with our priest. LOL. Father Ricard, bless his soul, listened intently and told me all my concerns were valid. And then off I went....not without looking in on Sloane's classroom again! I walked outside talking to myself a bit louder than necessary when a mom I have never seen before said "it'll be ok, enjoy your day, in ten minutes you will be fine." and I was!
My mil sent me hourly updates which made me feel so much better. My bathroom obsession went well because nonni took Sloane! Tomorrow will be a bit more tricky as nonni decided to take the day off.
When I picked up Sloane at 12:30, she was punch drunk. It was hysterical! She was tripping over herself. The helpers all said she was well behaved. I'll try to believe them! LOL. They also said that she said a few times....."i miss my mommy". Melts my heart! When we got in the car, she told me "I had fun, but I missed you. Where did you go?" LOVE!!!!!!!!!
I did find out when they were singing the song "We are Special", Sloane was singing......
Sloane and Nick sitting in a tree,
K I S S I N G
First comes love
Then comes marriage
Then comes Sloane with a baby carriage
How's that for wholesome Bible Camp parenting!!!! LOL I can't take the credit, one of the aunties taught Sloane her new song. It takes a village!
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