Silver lining

When my dad was admitted to hospital we had to re-think and coordinate MP's schedule and schooling. It could probably be a long term arrangement since my dad will also need time to recuperate. If things work out well, may be it could be a permanent arrangement.

Needed a quick solution for MP and in the meantime, temporarily suspended all MP’s activities.

During that stressful and uncertain time, I sms-ed one of MP’s friends parents as I knew his son was also attending a daycare. Got a little annoyed when my calls and all sms-es went unanswered (even to the extent of turning off the phone to avoid my calls, imagine that!!). All I really wanted was some references to compare. By enquiring it didn’t mean that MP would be going there at the end of the day.

I suppose some parents are just not the sharing type. This turned out to be one of them.

That’s OK, we can probably read in-between the lines with the cold unfriendly snubs. *how rude ya?*

We moved on very quickly.

In the end, we decided on a daycare located just a few houses down the road from my parents' place. Since it is so near, it is very convenient, especially if I am working late and can’t pick him up on time. It was comforting to find out that he has other classmates there too. MP settled in very quickly.

Since he has been attending the daycare, we noticed a marked improvement in his behaviour. Even to the extent of wanting to finish his homework first before watching TV. Usually there would have a big tussle about it.

Bonus part is that we (parents) now do not need to stress out anymore with MP completing his homework at night as the centre supervises this in the morning. This means more harmony, peaceful and relaxing family time after dinner.

Things have worked out well for all of us. I am thankful and grateful (especially for the s*ob that never picked up or bothered returned my call, bless you anyway).