So, it starts from an early age for boys (and girls, like me who were Tom Boys (wonder where that expression comes from lol). What? The Boys will be Boys Attitude, Gender Roles that they naturally progress to b/c of the testosterone pumping through their veins. Halloween Wknd, Costume day at School, My son was BuzzLightYear, “TO INFINITY & BEYOND!!!” I dropped him off with plans to go back for his Trick & Trunk (My costume=Woody), lol. I got to work, sat down. And, the phone call that no parent wants to get from their kids school came in. “Rashida, your son split his lip pretty badly. And, It looks like he’s going to need stitches. My Thoughts: ‘Awwwh, Dannnnngggg”!!. I immediately left work after telling my supervisor I need to go check on my son (Thank God For Understanding Supervisors!) It is important now & will be well after I finish My MBA.
I got there. He had Blood all over Buzz! It was bad. We went to his doctor first, she checked him. Then, she referred him to a plastic surgeon to get the stitches done. So, we went there. Let’s just say by the time it was all over, we were both crying & his face looked like a blown up balloon. This was my true induction into the “Boyz will be Boyz Society”. He was playing with his friends close to the computer table. They were jumping over each other??? And, he fell into the table. I am still trying to get a visual of how that played out in my head. But, I am just glad he is okay now. The school paid for it (clearly they were at fault). My question, was where was the teacher, while he was doing all of this. But, I digress. I do not have time for a lawsuit. This daycare has been excellent with his growth & development. We were able to still go on our trip to Nashville for my Alma mater’s Homecoming. I just dropped him off at home.
After this, I had flashbacks of when I first started to see him develop. I remember last year this time when I was dropping my son off at his day care. His friend, got there at the same time. And, they immediately ran to each other, hugged, and then proceeded to Push each other for play. And, I said, “heeey calm down you guys, play nice.” They were laughing the whole time, lol. Then, the more recent incident, when my son started growling at me??? He was about 17 Mths then. Fast forward to present day, 26 Mths…I was dropping him off at school. He ran into another friend Jeremiah, they hugged, then started growling at each other. Like a Light Bolt, it hit me, “that’s where he got that stuff from!” Euuugghh, I don’t like it one bit. But, the reality is that he is a Boy. Just my luck, He is very Much a Alpha Boy! I say all that to say my life is a balancing act. And, It helps when to have an understanding boss with young children, especially, when I work for such a large competitive bank. After this incident last week, I realized that while going through this process for MBA Applications, AGAIN….It is VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT I END UP AT A PROGRAM THAT WILL ASSIST ME IN WORK LIFE BALANCE FOR MY FAMILY. It is no longer just a want, but a NECESSITY! Well, that is all for now. I will post an update on my status soon, as I have to go back to the drawing board and see where I am. Also, I will post on the Inside The MBA Tour Event last Week.
As Always…Be Luv! Rashida