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Thursday, July 3, 2008

The countdown

A minute ago I was pacing back and for from one room to the other caring my phone around with me so I can answer it on the first ring, I check the clock, then I check the clock again and realize it hasn't even been a minute sense the last time I check the clock. My heart is racing, my palms are sweating and all I can think about is how quiet my house is without Kayla.

I know I have posted about how excited I am that Kayla is playing with friends. It is the perfect time to pick up toys or clean a room. But she isn't playing where I can just pop my head in and see her playing nicely. When Kayla is hear all I can think about is the huge list of things that I need to do. When Kayla is gone all I can think about is Kayla having fun, is she being nice, does she feel comfortable where she is, is her friend being nice? Nothing gets done. This is why I am a wreck.

Lately Kayla has been feeling very scared and uncomfortable in groups. She has always been shy but this is different. I don't know if this is normal or she just needs to be around more people than just me to get used to others.

Thanks for reading my post about really nothing. I am just looking to pass the time until Kayla comes home!

2 comments:

Rach said...

You are so cute Melissa. It is such an adjustment when they start playing other places. Hang in there!

Matt Hale said...

Not to sound bad, but when I was working, I hardly ever had anxiety when Emma was with someone other than me - to get sat or to play...but now that I am a stay at home mom, any time she is with any one but me I get the same kind of feelings you describe. It is nuts! But, we all need some mommy time - that is for sure!