After that, since my 5-year-old daughter told me that she wanted to show me that she can do the monkey bars, we went to the park near our house.
There were some families there.
My children played the monkey bars and the slide, then they rode the swing.
I was standing next to the another mother who was looking at her daughter at the slide.
Then, my 7-year-old son started climbing toward the top bar of the swing.
Since I know he likes climbing thing, I was not suprised at him.
But a mother next to me seemed to be surprised at him and said:
"Wow! He is climbing up such a high place!"
I looked at her and was really suprised because she was a friend of mine.
"Oh, you are Hanako-chan's mother! (Hanako is a pseudonym.)"
"Wow! I am impressed that you remembered that! I didn't notice that you were next to me!"
She said.
"Yes, your daughter's name left an impression. We often met at the regional childcare support center when they were babies. Their faces have changed after growing up, so we were not able to notice each other! I was able to recall you when I saw your face! I can't believe that it has been five years alreaday! How have you been? Do you live near here?"
Her daughter and my children started playing together.
We enjoyed catching up with each other.
She told me that she is still a regular employee now, but she is considering quitting her job next March.
She said:
"I am really tired every day. I want to have less distractions. I am sorry for my daughter. She has to stay at the nursery school from early morning to late evening."
I said:
"You are great! You have been working hard for your job, family and housework well without your mother's help. I am hectic every day even though I am a part-time job worker."
She said:
"I am planning for my daughter to start going to the piano lesson and swimming school. I am not able to spare my time for her now. I really feel sorry for her."
"But she looks so friendly and has already got used to my children. I am sure that
it is not only due to her natural talent but also due to the environment of the nursery school. I think that she is not bashful in front of strangers because she went to the nursery school since she was a baby. Her talent will be very helpful for you when she enters the new environment like the elementary school in the next year."
I told her and she said:
"I hope so."
We enjoyed talking about an hour and it was already 5:30pm.
I said to her when we were going home:
"I’m so happy that I got to see you again!"
"Me too!"
We waved at each other and said goodbye.
In fact, I prefer to be alone or stay with my family rather than see frineds recently.
It has been slightly worrying.
I liked meeting friends before I had a child.
But now, I am always busy and tired.
If I had spare time, I like to relax alone.
I was worried that I have not been able to get along well with frineds anymore.
But I really had a happy time with her.
I was really glad to know that it doesn't mean that I can't get along well with friends but that I am just busy with work, childcare, and housework.
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