School run

[Rainorsunshine]

I’m not enjoying the school run at all. My DC started reception last week. I feel out of place. Everybody seems to know each other. I felt snubbed this morning as I was stood behind a mum and her DC who I know is in my daughters class. Tried to strike up a bit of a conversation and her DC pointed out that they have the same umbrella. The mum walked away and went and stood somewhere else. Smiled at another mum whose DC is in the same class and she just looked at me funny. I know in the grand scheme of things it doesn’t matter and it’s only ten minutes of the day but it does get to me and I’m feeling very Dow about it.

I would give a couple of weeks grace before assessing the true situation. My DC started reception last week and my head has been all over the place - most mornings I am swiftly getting back to the car to have a bit of a cry. It's a lot to take in. My priority has been DC and making sure they are happy and prepared, once they are settled I'm sure I will relax into the school run and feel a bit more chatty. Many YR parents are still finding their feet at this point - give it a bit of a time 🩵.

Sorry that you are feeling down and I hope it improves for you!

Exactly. My two DC have long since left school. I wasn't friends with any of the mums in the year group of my eldest. Maybe because I worked so used to drop dc in the playground, then leave to go and get the bus to work😅
That being said, I've been friends with some of the mums from the year group of my second dc for a long time now. Didn't do anything differently, but sometimes you just click with who you click with. Don't worry about it OP, you'll find your tribe.

i speak to a few my eldest in year 3 and middle son in year one i dont really like talking some days but if someone speaks to me i wont be rude. dont have to be in whatsapp groups or pta. a hello now and again is ok but id rather stick to my own beat some days i do have a face of thunder but i couldnt care less. its getting my kids to school so i can get home and study do housework build my own life x

It took until the end of reception for me to find my school mum group. It evolves over time as you get to find your sort of people. Just keep being friendly and you'll find common ground with the ones like you.