An emergency surgery made Matthew miss the first few days of Kindergarten, but when he returned, he conquered! Mama recalls her journey of navigating new teachers and her unpredictable routine, but also states how she learnt grit grows in the mess and joy shows up in retakes, at life’s most unpredictable moments.
Kindergarten//Truth be told, we had to do a retake. His first photo just didn’t even look like him. And in his defense, he hates photos so I knew it must have been a challenge for the photographer.
But the second time was a brilliant effort because this one captures the magic that is Matthew.
It’s been just four months since Matthew’s emergency bowel resection, which caused him to start Kindergarten a little later. And it gave me a little more time to explore his options for school. I chose what I felt was best and then two months in, received notification his teacher was leaving. A notification I nearly missed since I’m new to all this. I took it pretty hard but Matthew being Matthew is rolling with it all and appears to be unfazed. I’m hopeful they’ll find a new teacher soon.
At the same time, I’m reminded how I can do my very best to try to ensure the very best for Matthew but so much is out of my control. So I just keep trusting the process and am ready to do my best when the next step calls for it.
Also, more truth to be told, Matthew’s stomach is still working itself out since his surgery. The amount of 💩 and the uncertainty of when it may come has caused for some adjustments to our routine and adventures. I’m hoping it will all normalize. But I’m also trying to prepare for the alternative that this is our new normal.
Sh*t happens, indeed. And I continue to discover, it’s nothing I can’t handle. Even when I may doubt myself all the while, it’s sh*t that grows my grit. And there you have it. My very personal take on what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
Also, sometimes a redo is necessary and most of the time it turns out better the second time.
And thank goodness that goodness is happening all the time. It’s what I’m always looking for. It’s what I live for. And I don’t have to look far since I got to give birth to the best goodness of all.