During my day at work today I received a lot of emails. Many were boring. Many made me react like “Ugggh.”. Some were mildly amusing, several made me laugh out loud (note: I am getting my laugh back…. YEAH!!). But I received one message today that really, honestly got me so excited and happy yet anxious and fearful all at the same time….. a request by Big Bro’s teacher to come to his classroom and volunteer my time during “Science Time”.
Of course I responded positively almost as soon as I received this email. This is what I’ve been dreaming about. Having the flexibility with work that would allow me to not only care for my youngest kids, but also get a glimpse into the lives of my older children while at their schools. I find it strange transitioning from a mother who knows EVERYTHING about her kid (e.g., when last fed, burped, pooped) to a mother with an older child in school, where they are embarking on their own lives. So much is unknown to us, to me. And this is a good thing. My son is his own person. Why should I know everything that he has going on in a day?
Photo source: artsedge.kennedy-center.org
Anyway, I have the opportunity tomorrow (Wednesday) to get a glimpse – 1 hour – of classroom time with him in 1st grade. I’m so lucky! And scared, I think. The Type A personality in me would like to know what the subject matter is so I can prepare in advance. (kidding.)
This has got me wondering about all of you… what kinds of reactions you have with volunteering and if you have the opportunity (or desire) to volunteer at your kids’ schools —
Have some fun and take the polls please!
What other thoughts can you share ladies? What advice can you give me on “Science” in the 1st grade??!?!?!??!!??! 🙂
Thanks for listening –
– Mama K
Mama In Motion™ 
Leave a Reply