Charli bounded into school this morning, running ahead of us, with great excitement. She ran into her new class with no hesitation. She eagerly sat on the mat as soon as the bell rang. We left quickly. Sophie was in my arms, very sad and choked up. Dan was with me for moral support and as we left the school grounds both Sophie and I shed a little tear.
Sophie and I ended up having a wonderful morning together at the library and posting cards to dear family; but by lunchtime – when we returned home – the atmosphere was too quiet. Rain set in, after week’s of nothing. I knew Charli would have spent most of her six hour’s at school in the classroom, with little opportunity to run freely and let off her excessive energy. When we picked her up she was happy, but as soon as we got home the frustration set in. All holidays Charli’s mood has been stable, no sign of frustration, no stomach aches from holding in her ‘number twos’ due to stress, a good appetite for her food. Tonight, all that exploded! Here we go again… I can only hope and pray she settles in soon and finds her way… just like the Jedi Knights she so loves!
She has been fanatical about Star Wars ever since we had a bout of flu last winter and Dan put snippets on. Just like she was fanatical about Thomas the Tank Engine for years. She reads the books, knows all the fictional planets, the characters, the political ramblings with the key message of the ‘good’ force and those that have fallen to the dark side, allowing anger and sadness to over rule their emotions and control their actions.
In time she’ll find her little niche of friends, or flit from one group to another, a social butterfly of sorts, but one who knows her own mind and chooses to follow her own instincts and strives to follow the right path. I pray for her the joy of friendship and a sense of belonging. I pray she learns to find a way to cope in a busy environment; where often she is out of her comfort zone. She is such a free spirit, happy in her own company. In time she’ll find her strength in a sea of people.
On a lighter note! Here’s a video Charli and our neighbour’s son – Josh – put together over the school holidays! Let the Force be with you!
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OK, SOoooo, maybe Charli just needs to head to Drama??? Awesome acting, being able to act out of herself, express emotions? Would she go for that?! The video is brill and she really got into it from what I can see.
Hope your night settled down. Its always hard the first day back, God knows what flippin mess I am going to be in come March 2nd.
Lots of love, thinking of you xxxxxx
Hi Marrisa, thank you so much for your love and kind words. She was so much happier on the second day at school. They ran cross country, which helped to expel her incredible energy and bring about a more complete, physical and emotional tiredness. She’ll settle down. I know it. All part of life’s rich tapestry in growing up, step by little step. Sarah x
Poor old teddy must have a sore head after all that bashing. Isn’t it lovely how children can act without any inhibitions. I remember when our kids used to put on ‘plays’ though with 5 of them there was a lot of arguing especially between the older ones who were used to being the bossy one in each family. Poor old Alex who was the youngest used to be relegated to being a tree or a kitten.
If Charli is anything like my oldest, who was happiest with his own company, not being part of a particular social group had no effect on at him all. He had his own ideas and activities and he was self sufficient in his own world which others were welcome to join but if not he didn’t mind. When he went to secondary school he hooked up with 2 other boys and now he is socially very confident in all situations though I suspect he does prefer to be a leader.
Thanks Ruta – I know, ‘Poor teddy’ were my exact words too! I was a great lover of acting growing up too and continued into my early twenties with amateur dramatics groups. I love acting as a powerful tool in learning to step into someone else’s shoes and imagine their feelings, reactions and reasoning for their thoughts.
I know she’ll learn that it’s okay to not be a part of a particular group; she is independent and that’s okay too. I remember being a ‘floater’ and a mediator between different groups. Often being selected as class captain or in sports teams. I foresee the ability in her to lead, mentor and be fair with all – but she is only just beginning on this path and naturally has much to learn. She also has to learn to be part of the team and follow other leaders – which she struggles with at the moment if they don’t do things in quite the way she envisages!
Many thanks, Sarah x
My boys (who were sitting her watching Star Wars as I was reading this) heard the Star Wars music and came and watched the video with me. That was too cute!
Oh how lovely! Glad they enjoyed it! Though – poor teddy!
Seems Charlie is creating her own force to be with her. Fingers crossed she settles into the new routine soon.
JT
I’m sure she will, in time. Thank you so much Julie.
The Force Is Strong With This One.
absolutely – wishing you a wonderful Week 2
mwah X
Many thanks Katie and wishing you a great Week 2 too! Loved your post on managing dinner and homework, combined with all the enthusiasm!
Glad to hear the first week has gone sort of OK. Once you get back into the flow of getting up and out it’s not so bad – Oh alright it is! Just keep focusing on the next holiday (whay hey – a week and counting till ours!).
Anya also loves Star Wars and was very envious of D’nut Charli’s ‘lightsavers’. I don’t let her watch the films any more cause she gets so wrapped up in them they make her cry. The worst was when Anakin had to leave his mum behind – oh dear! Simpsons is a whole lot safer!
Take care and enjoy the weekend – I think we’re in for yet more snow, at least I will be able to enjoy it without having to pretend to do work.
XOX