The uniform is washed and
ironed. The school books are neatly labelled and put in the school bag. And my
daughter, Zehn is all set to start her academic life at Junior KG.
It was just the other
day, that Bobby and I were blessed with this bundle of joy. Till today, Zehn's
world comprised of us, the hired help and her teacher at Euro Kids. I remember
holding her hand and taking her to playschool when she was not yet 2.
Now no more lunch boxes
from home, no car to drop and pick her up from school... the school shall
provide lunch and will have a van to pick and drop her from the designated pick
up spot. Being such a slow and fussy eater, Zehn will probably be able to
swallow only a couple of mouthfuls in her lunch break. 
Her school hours will be
stretched, extra curricular activities will be included, her afternoon siesta
is soon going to be a thing of the past. While I am still mentally adjusting to
all the changes, Zehn sleeps peacefully in my arms, her life secure in the
company of two people who love and cherish her.
Her world will expand.
The burden of carrying a school bag, books and education will make her a
stronger individual. She will make friends, have her play dates. And she will
learn that mama and papa can't be with her all day.
A woman keeps adapting to
life around her... But perhaps the toughest for me will be to loosen the
umbilical cord that is still tightly held by me to her. I have to share her
with more people, more activities.... Am I ready for this??? No, I am not. But
this is just the first step to her independence. It's tough being a mom...
really tough.
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