I never appreciated how time-strapped many parents were until I found I'd signed up my 6.5 y.o. up for too many activities. Before I had her I always said I wouldn't be one of those parents. Then she came along and I started living vicariously through her. First it was dance class -- something I felt I had missed out on. Then it was piano classes -- another thing I'd missed out on. Then it was Girl Scouts -- I didn't miss out on this one but absolutely wanted her to be a part of it. Then I started worrying that I didn't have her in any sporting activities and SHE might be missing out -- or more to the point -- her dad might be missing out on participating with her in those activities. So I signed her up for t-ball/softball. Dad is all into it and so is she but this means games at least 2 times a week. We're now in a schedule that leaves the only "off" days being Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday.
But soon t-ball will be over and so will Girl Scouts for the Summer. I tell myself that before I sign her up for anything else something must go -- but what it will be I don't know. She seems to be enjoying everything she's doing, and Lord knows I am enjoying watching her enjoy it!
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