Zachary and I joined a mommy’s group when he was just 9 months old. The only reason I had the nerve to join this group at all was because I was able to attend the very first play date. I knew we all would be new and feeling as awkward and that fact made it easier.
And today, almost 3 years later we attended the very last play date for this group. But thankfully, we are leaving this group with so much more than when we entered. I have encountered some terrific women who have helped me grow and become more confident in both motherhood and in life. Being a new mom was overwhelming, and we all were in the same boat. Whether they know it or not, it was great to have a group of women to share, complain and celebrate with. Thank you ladies!!!
To my surprise, the closing of this group has caused me to start focusing on the direction I need to take for both my kids. I didn’t realize by the time our little ones entered their third year of life, most would be sending them off to preschool and an array of activities. All our schedules and priorities are changing, so it was no surprise it was time to close one chapter and move on to the next. Thankfully we have some great friends to carry along with us into this next chapter.
So what is this next chapter going to be for us? So many friends are sending their kids to preschool and I have been tempted to follow the tide and send Zachary to preschool, it seemed less complicated. But I have wanted to homeschool my children since before Zachary was born. I have looked into some preschools, but then decided I really needed to start researching support groups, curriculums, and different activities. I have only scratched the surface, but what I have done so far has made me so excited about my decision. Now, I just have to find the courage to enter a new group as we did 3 years ago.
So what is this next chapter going to be for us? So many friends are sending their kids to preschool and I have been tempted to follow the tide and send Zachary to preschool, it seemed less complicated. But I have wanted to homeschool my children since before Zachary was born. I have looked into some preschools, but then decided I really needed to start researching support groups, curriculums, and different activities. I have only scratched the surface, but what I have done so far has made me so excited about my decision. Now, I just have to find the courage to enter a new group as we did 3 years ago.
Here are just a couple pictures from our last play date....
water play is always a hit
I love that Zachary has made some good friends also
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