SCHOOL 2015

2015 school commence on a Friday. This is in fact my 6th Friday that I’m on leave. We opted for transport for the 2 primary students this year. Thinking of the weather and also the hassle of carrying 2 school bags while walking to and fro. Also for the sake of safety and ample rest for the folks, we made this decision. Unfortunately a day before school reopen, the driver said he could not pick up our kids because it is not within his location and his bus is full. Instead he passed us around to call other drivers which of course rejected us. My ever patient husband was so furious. Of course we know which driver to call since we were given the list of drivers with the location that they covered. We had filled up the form during the orientation and a week before I called to check and he said he have yet to call up parents to confirm on the timing and pick up point.

On the first day, we send Adriana and Aqil to school. I walked with them up to the hall. We then went to the office and brought this matter up. We addressed our frustration and the staff said will look into it. After that we went for breakfast before coming back again for recess. We managed to see Adriana who pretended not to see us. Then came Aqil, who was full of smile. He was happily eating and drinking. His buddy brought him around and we left with peace of mind. Next was to pick the twins up from my parents’ place and got them ready for their final year in preschool. The twinnies are in K2 this year. Also the year for their primary one registration in which they are looking forward. Thankfully this is their last year in Iman because there is a steep hike in their transport fees and also increase in their school fees. No change in their schedule therefore enjoy the last moment.

On the second day, I sent the P4 and P1 students early so that I can walked with them to the school hall. Then we returned again for their recess. The elder boy seemed to adapt to his new phase of education very well. We left after seeing him playing with the rest of his friends. Then the call came and issue solved. The driver called and said he received a letter from the school. What a miracle that he informed me of the pick up point and timing. The good thing is their transport will also fetch them even if they have CCA and remedial and now all go according to plan.

On the third day, the 2 primary students boarded the bus to school. It was also my last day of being a spy. This time I brought the twins along who monitoring with envious. We were caught by surprised and relieved that the second born said he loves his new school. Both of us were there to give moral support and witness the kids on their first 3 days of school. I truly enjoyed every single moment of the 6 days I was away from work. Even though I cleaned, cooked, got them ready, entertained them, it just fill with happiness to see the 6 of us bonding together. So now back to work, back to reality.