Disclaimer: I not an anxious parent, I’ve never ever been one to overly worry. I also don’t miss my kids when I’m away from them. I actually have moments of “Is there something wrong with me” because I’d hear other women worry about stuff like days out with school or leaving them for a work trip etc when it didn’t sweat it at all.
However Year 6 DD has gone on a 2 night residential to London with school this morning and I feel quite teary. It isn’t her first residential but it’s her last one in primary school and I have a small wave of anxiety + I actually miss her! Which is pathetic she’s only been gone 4 hours and she’d be in school anyway.
No way of getting in touch with her as phones are not allowed (which I agree with) and there’s a group where teachers are sharing photos. Nothing posted yet, they probably haven’t event got there so far. But I have a funny knot in my stomach. You know when something bad is about to happen? Which is silly because I’m sure it will be perfectly safe, I keep reminding myself that children actually live in central London and are fine every day of the week!
Please hand me some grips or give me virtual slaps