Synchronization of Us

Isn’t it the silly things the children pick up every day? Rebecca’s latest thing is when going out she must wear a scarf, hat and gloves. There just as necessary (to her) as her jacket and shoes , i think back last Christmas when it was impossible to get her to wear any of the three (as Eilidh is just now). Its just amazing to see how the thought process has obviously changed , she now knows that its cold out and the best way to stay warm is to wrap up.

Today was her first day back at playgroup and i was a little nervous unsure how she would react. We talked about it all weekend and asked her dozens of time who wanted to go to “school” . Today when the time came she was excited, she happily got all bundled up - except for gloves because of course every single pair decided to vanish at that point. Eilidh was given a big cuddle and kiss and she ran from the house.

Before we left i reminder her if her hands were cold she could keep them in her pocket, so for the entire walk there she did just that. I was glove-less and can promise despite the snow it wasn’t that cold . Her reaction at arriving at the school was one of pure glee, all layers were removed (including cardigan) the minute we entered the building. She more or less ran across the school and up the stairs before demanding the money from me and entering the classroom. She saw her favorite teacher straight away and just leaped into her arms, they hugged and she paid for the week. Next thing i know im getting a quick hug and kiss and more or less shoved out the door. Im thinking she missed going to playgroup.

What has happened to the little girl who broke her heart at the mere site of me leaving her there?