Baby Goes to School

I was so happy that I found the right school for my daughter. I call it school but it's actually a playgroup and after a few months, she moves on to pre-nursery level then K1. In Hong Kong, all of these stages are required to get accepted in an international school. .

During my time, I went to school early (at the age of 3). Well, my daughter is only 1 and I am already applying for her nursery, together with debentures and all. There goes my bag, shoes and clothes! These classes are not cheap but if I were to choose between my daughter's education or my sense of style, I choose the former. See, what sacrifices us Moms make!

Since she won't be starting her "classes" til September (it's summer break in Hong Kong now), I have decided to register her at My Musikbox. She loves music and dancing so I thought this would be the perfect class for her. Plus, it's just outside my office. Now, we can travel to work and school together, at least once a week.

I so wanted to enroll her for Kindermusik, which she tried but the class was all the way in TST and it was not in a proper school. Too bad the Kindermusik sessions in Elements were cancelled so I had no choice to look for another playgroup.

Today, she and her best friend will be going to Wisekids. It's actually a huge area full of toys where baby can play for 45 minutes, not a proper playgroup with classes. I think it's good to take her out of the house and be exposed to different environments. She must be bored out of her brains just staying at home with the nanny. Good thing our apartment building has an indoor kiddie playground where she meets with other kids.

Gosh, I have been so preoccupied with work and this playgroup stuff that I didn't have time to meet with a former co-worker/friend who was in town. I have another good friend who is here now and is about to leave but might not have time to meet him also! Bummer! There goes my social life. My daughter has a more activities than her momma. Not only that, she's got nicer dresses, newer shoes...

Is this story familiar? Welcome to the club! That's the story of a mother's life!