Thursday, August 15, 2013

Worst Mom Award goes to...

I spent my morning in the craft room. Organizing and creating. By the time I looked at the clock, it was already noon. I decided to close up shop and head downstairs for lunch. I whipped up some fried rice using the leftovers. As I was cooking, I decided to treat myself to an episode of Doctor Who, so I sat down on the couch with my lunch and watched The Doctor. I got up when the episode was over after debating on whether or not I should watch another episode, and decided to go back to crafting. When I walked into the kitchen to put my plate in the sink I realized that it was past 1:30. Hunter gets out at 2. So within 10 minutes I was in the car and on my way to the school. I parked on the street and sat in the car for about 7 minutes since I was early. At 1:52 I got out of the car and started walking toward the front of the school. After I crossed the street I noticed that there weren't any parents waiting at the elementary school. There were plenty of middle school kids but I didn't see any parents waiting to pick up their kids at the elementary school. I looked further and noticed the gate was still closed. Then I see a group of kids sitting just inside the gate with a couple of aides. I see my little man stand up and I wave to him.
One of the aides opens the gate and I ask Hunter, "Did you get out early today?"
The aide says, "They get out early every Thursday."
WHAT!?! "I had no idea. I'm so sorry Hunter."
"It's okay mommy."
My heart shattered. I fought the tears. How could I not know that school gets out early every Thursday? The calendar I received from the school says when they have vacation and days off, even minimum days but nothing about early dismissal every Thursday. I felt so horrible. My little guy had to sit out there in that heat for 45 minutes. He was fine and smiling when I got there and he even told me that a first grader was crying because his mom wasn't there, H was totally fine but I felt like the worst mom in the entire world. How did I not know he got out early? I'm not a clueless mom. I pay attention to signs and postings. I read all of the papers that get sent home. I even put all of his vacation days in my phone. How did I miss this? I apologized to him several more times and each time he told me it was okay. When we pulled into the driveway I offered ice cream or smoothies as an after dinner treat. H said he just wanted a shake, a cookies and cream shake. So, as soon as I put my things down, I made him a shake. I still felt bad, even though he was fine and completely unaffected, I felt horrible. I still do, 2.5 hours later. My poor baby, sitting there waiting for his mom. I know I shouldn't beat myself up but I can't help it.

Anyway, I hope everyone is having an excellent day! Don't forget to pick up your kids on time tomorrow!

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