Feeling Lost at 12.15

As Boo’s first full week at big girl school comes to an end, we’re getting into the swing of things. Mornings are running pretty smoothly and on the whole Boo is a an eager little bunny when it comes to dropping her at the classroom door. The real adjustment for me comes at 12.15 – there is nothing.

For the past four years regardless of nursery, childcare, etc lunchtime has been ours; apart from when I’ve had to commute into town or work away (which being freelance thankfully isn’t that often). Even if we weren’t eating at exactly 12.15, we were bound to be dashing off somewhere – to meet friends, go swimming, pop into town for an event or simply settle down for a cheeky movie session. Now she’s off immersed in a world of her own, which is exactly what she should be doing; not hanging from me – I definitely don’t want that for Boo, I want her to flourish and be the best and happiest she can be.

Whilst I feel sadness I do not feel regret; knowing that Boo is my one and only I took onboard one of the most important pieces of advice I was ever given: Enjoy and savour every single moment, take pleasure from the ordinary and celebrate every event with as much passion and love that you have. That is exactly what I have done for the past four years and although it will never be enough for the mummy memory bank as I will always crave more – thank goodness for the lovely week we spent in Alicante just before Boo started school making wonderful memories – (I’m pretty sure it’s like that for everyone?!) I am proud of the beautiful young lady Boo is becoming and will somehow manage to fill the 12.15 gap – hello to taking more work projects on and maybe just maybe managing to finish a cup of tea without it going cold!

My feeling lost is thankfully only temporary as come 3.15 every afternoon Mummy and Boo are back in business and ready to pack in as much adventure and fun as possible.

Enjoy school Boo, you’re going to love it and I’m pretty sure they already love you!