Coming Up: Preschool
Gia is starting preschool in a few weeks. We also found a daycare center right around the corner from our house. I know it’s all for the best. There’s still a part of me that gets choked up thinking of her not being with us for any length of time. It’s got to be a control issue. We have a decent degree of control over her environment right now. She’s safe. She’s with us. The world can be a harsh place, and I want her never to have to be exposed to its harsh side. I want her to be all cuddly and cozy forever. As much as I’m repulsed by the images of spoiled rich celebrity kids all over the media these days, I can understand the motivation behind spoiling them. It’s a natural impulse, at least for me. I just wish Gia was a black belt already. That might put me at ease. Anyway, Gia needs to get out and socialize with some kids her age. I think they’re too young to be intentionally cruel to each other. Isn’t that a few years away? I’m not sure anymore. I keep hearing that kids are maturing much earlier these days. This doesn’t make sense to me. If we’re living longer, shouldn’t we be maturing later?
