Hey, Mom! How are you? I started writing this yesterday because yesterday sucked, and I really needed you to make me feel better. I signed Ramsey up for Before Care with a daycare near her school. Her first day was on Monday. She was excited about the prospect of riding a bus to school. Well, on day 1, she had some issues because she was really excited about the bus ride and didn’t want to wait. Then I got a phone call on day 2 saying they wouldn’t be able to continue to watch her. After day 1, I created a visual schedule to try to help her. I even made one for the evening as well to keep consistency. They didn’t even give her a chance to adjust to her new normal. They said I could bring her for the rest of the week, but Friday would be her last day. Why would I get her used to something only to tear it away next week? It really upset me, and this morning, it really upset her.
She asked for a bus ride this morning, and I told her not today. Then she started asking for playtime over and over, which was what I had put on her schedule. She was heartbroken. So was I. It’s hard to keep watching your kid get rejected just because she’s different and takes a bit to adjust to something new. I can’t believe they just wrote her off so quickly.
But let’s talk about happier subjects, shall we. We’ve been taking Dandi and Piper to the park. Piper is so happy to be included. This past weekend, Ramsey got upset when we got to the park. She didn’t want to go with the dogs. So, I asked her if she wanted to go swing instead. That was a much more enticing offer. So, Cliff went with Piper and Dandi, and I pushed Ramsey on the swing until my arms felt the burn. Then she played on the slide for a while. And when I checked in with her a little while later, she said “Let’s go home.” She did great, and thankfully, Cliff was able to relax on a bench while the dogs played.
Other than the park, Ramsey, Jade, and I went to see Space Jam this weekend. Sorry, no picture, but if you’ve seen one image of Ramsey eating popcorn in the dark, you’ve seen them all. She was meh on the movie, but she loves the theater experience. I wish you could have enjoyed more movie outings with her.
Funny aside. Ramsey’s calendar for August has a picture that reminds me of you. I hope you’re getting all the naps you want wherever you are now. Maybe you’ve been reborn as a spoiled rotten pooch. A life of leisure would be one deserved.
I miss you. I hope wherever you are, you have peace.
Hey, Mom! How are you? 