
05/24/2025
Is getting emotional okay Mom?
Asked my 2nd grader on her last day of school year.
Last two years, this used to a fun day for her, we would eat out and enjoy her graduation and I was expecting the same this year as well.
To my surprise, she came out crying when I gave her flowers, card and balloon.
What happened? I asked
She gasped and said " It is a very emotional day for me because Ms Rodrigues (her teacher) showed a Powerpoint showing the entire year and that made me cry because I would not see her everyday now and I will miss her so much".
Before I could comprehend that my little child is growing into an empathic, emotional and sensitive girl I saw Ms Rodrigues still trying to hold her tears.
We went to hug her and shared a moment!
A moment which transported me to my childhood. Those lost friends , teachers and those classrooms everything just flashed for a second.
While I was trying to calm my girl, I was crying like a girl too!
Being able to experience emotions and able to cry is such a privilege!
Witnessing my girl turning into this emotive human being is such a joy!
Also so grateful for such teachers who feel so deeply and is not scared of being vulnerable.