When my son was younger, he used to adore going to daycare. However, one morning, he abruptly awoke and refused to go back. At first, I believed it was just a passing phase, but what I found out has left me feeling shaken.
Johnny, who is three years old, is my only child, and I am a single mother.
Daycare was his favorite activity up until a few weeks ago. On the other hand, that abruptly changed one day.
Over time, he got more and more reluctant to leave. Up until I saw the facts for myself, I assumed it was nothing more than a temper tantrum.
Johnny would wake up thrilled and loudly humming melodies that were completely meaningless whenever he had to go to daycare.
He would pack his backpack with miniature action figures that he was not permitted to carry, and then he would dash down the stairs while yelling, “Let’s go, Mommy!” He would almost drag me out of the house without my consent. Each morning was like a new and exciting experience for him. Nevertheless, if I’m being really honest, I couldn’t help but feel a little bit envious of the fact that my son couldn’t wait to get away from me and spend time with other people.
Despite this, I refused to hold it against him.
I cherished the fact that he was in a secure environment that he couldn’t wait to return to. Then, however, on a Monday morning that was completely unplanned, everything shifted.
At the time, I was in the process of pouring my coffee. What a scream – a genuine one!
that causes your chest to tighten up and become rigid.
