When Things Don't Go as Planned...

Right now I am feeling quite sucky. It is almost 8am here and will be around 8:30am when I finish writing this post. My son woke up in an okay-ish mood but said he doesn't want to go to school today. I ignored him and proceeded with making his breakfast, lunch and doing a few other chores. We had breakfast together and a nice time too and then when I tried to make him change clothes to leave for school, he simply said no so I said okay but for today only. I also told him that mama has to work now and he can play by himself or do what he want but not use the phone and he agreed to it.

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While I am happy he is being so obedient and it is okay if he isn't going to school, I am feeling miserable for two main reasons. First, his not going to school disrupts my walk routine. I go for a nice morning walk followed by an even lovelier chanting session every day after dropping him off to school. I just love that me-time and it is one of the times of the day I really look forward to having. So if he isn't going to school, I am not going for a walk because if I tag him along, he will want to use the swings and slide which means he will want me to stay around and even if he does not want to stay close, I cannot leave him unattended. So no walk and chanting for me which is why I am sad.

Secondly, there is a really nice meet and greet and panel discussion for women organized at his school to celebrate Women's Day today. I was really pleased to find this out when his principal shared this news for me. I was glad that the head of a institution for kids was taking this initiative for women and wanted the mothers to grow as women. It is at 11am but if he doesn't go to school, I don't get to attend it because he won't let me go. So yeah I am feeling quite sucky about that, but I guess it is okay. I'll try to make the most of today in whatever way possible.

Another reason I feel bad is that I have to work in front of him and he has nobody to play with so he is a bit sad but he isn't saying anything to me (such a good boy he is) because he knows mama has to work and I cannot leave my work because gotta do it to make ends meet. Aaah.. sometimes things aren't completely in your control. But you know what, it is okay. I'll figure something out and I think I should go play with him a little. Cannot see him sad for long. Love him to bits!

I will probably be posting another post dedicated to Women's Day but for now,

Happy Women's Day

I had even recorded a video message on that, but my phone isn't working so I have lost that video. Sucks! Anyhow, no worries. Do share your thoughts on the piece.

Love and light,

Sharoon.

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