I know my DC are one of the ones who sometimes turn up looking less than box-fresh in the mornings, without coats or sunhats on the days when the teacher deems they need them, and sometimes (very rarely) we forget something that they need, and occassionally arrive just before the bell goes and don't have time to chat but we are hardly ever properly late (3 times in the past 8 years), most forms and monies are returned within a day or so of receiving them, homework is 99% of the time done and handed in on time, they always have a complete PE kit etc etc
So it is fair that I appear to have been given the label of 'mother most likely to fuck things up'? DS#1 had a leaking drinks bottle and was told not to bring it back in to school - he misinterpreted that as being that he couldn't bring his lunch bag back in and was upset. I went to check with the TA and she confirmed that it was only the bottle that was banned - but she said 'I was quite firm with DS1 as I wanted to make sure the message got back to you Mrs W' (ho ho ). DS took his hw in late last week as he thought it had to be in on Friday instead of Thursday - we made a point of making sure it was in on time - I saw the teacher and apologised for it being late last week and she said 'Oh that's OK, I know all about you and how busy you are.'
I am beginning to feel a bit paranoid tbh. I know it doesn't matter, and it was said in a friendly joking manner, but am wondering why? Is it because I work and am not there for things in school? I managed fine with both my other DC - why am I seen as hopeless and helpless now? I have always counted as one of my few virtues the fact that my DC get there on time, dressed, fed and equipped and that I can then get on to work.
Didn't help that on the way out of school I spoke to DS#1's friend's mum who said that she forgot her boy's hw but he said it was OK 'because J's mum always forgets his hw too'. I DON'T ALWAYS FORGET HIS HW!
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To feel slightly narked at being categorised as 'dopey forgetful mum'?
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OrmIrian · 08/10/2009 10:34
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