One giant step for Momhood

This morning when I dropped off Evan at school I did a momentous thing. I watching him play for a bit and then when the playground lady came out, I gave him a hug and kiss and then.......... left! You know, went home. (I know, I'm surprised myself).

I don't know if it's because I'm not feeling well or if I know that Evan can handle it without me. At any rate, I fought back the urge to turn around and just watch him. Every morning I have stayed and watched him line up and go into school (all the while fighting back tears). This is a giant step for momhood.

Obsessive parenting - Jr. High style

So, I may be an obsessive parent. I know my kid's locker number AND his locker combination. Today I was helping at the school and they told me he would have his pictures taken for free because I was volunteering. I KNEW his schedule! I went right to his class and pulled him out so he could have his free pictures.

Now, I wasn't going to pay for those pictures, I think that's quite a good little business those "portrait studios" have. Claiming to take "quality photos" of your kids. Well, I was there and let me tell you: if your child is being hearded in and having the picture quickly taken so they can get to the rest of the 500 kids waiting, do you really think that's going to be quality? But, for an hour and half of my time, I'll let them take Ethan's picture so I can give one to the grandparents.

But, back to being obsessive, do you think I ought to show up one day and eat lunch with Ethan or do you think that would be over the edge?