Bean has been going to pre-school part time for a little over 2 months now. So, naturally, I am now an expert at labeling the people that I see at morning drop-off. Kidding. But really, after multiple drop-offs I started to notice a few different categories that people might fall into.
The Grandparents
- Asking their 3-4-5 year old grandchild where they need to go once they walk in the door
- Explaining to the teachers that they’re the “grandma/pa” and not sure how this all goes
- Reluctantly saying goodbye to their grandkid while the kiddo can’t run away fast enough to their favorite activity
The Veterans
- The air of self assurance can be smelled from the moment you walk in the door
- Their kids know the morning routine like the back of their hands. Hang up the jacket? Done. Wash their hands all by themselves? Done and done.
- Makes small talk with the other parents that leads you to believe that they’ve known these people for awhile. “Did you ever decide on a paint color for your entryway?”
The Super Moms
- Dressed in actual clothing and not just yoga pants and a sweatshirt
- Toting a newborn in a carrier and a toddler not yet old enough for preschool to drop off their 3rd perfect child
- Hair is usually slightly wet (an indication that a shower was actually taken that morning) or looking clean and dry.
The Night Shifters
- Wearing sweats (top and bottom)
- Hair in a ponytail/bun
- Zero makeup, unless it’s what’s left over from yesterday
- Yawning and getting things done ASAP to recover with a short morning nap
The Stay-at-Home Parents
Mistaking a Night Shifter for a Stay-at-Homer is pretty easy. We look almost identical to the untrained eye. The only difference is a Stay-At-Homer leaves with a slightly greater glow of happiness and opportunity for the time alone after drop-off.
If you have a child in morning pre-school, see if you can identify the different types of people you see at drop-off. Which one do you fall into? Did I miss any? In all seriousness, I know I’m totally playing into parenting stereotypes. If you can’t make fun of yourself, as I like to say, take a chill pill.
haha that's probably true. But hey, at least it's a little less crazy for you? 😉
Yep, I'm the stay at home parent. Except my glow might not be quite as bright since I have other kids not in preschool yet coming back home with me.
Yep, I'm with Kristin.
hehe thanks!
Yes, I suppose I have seen a couple of those as well 😉
hehe 🙂
Yes, of course! I know my husband wishes he could drop Bean off one of these days.
That was funny!
My type…the “holy cow I have to run because I have to be to work in 10 minutes”. Always in a hurry and apologizing.
I'm dying' I'm totally the SAHM.
I totally see the fun of it! Plus, aren't there parents who wish they could go to drop off and just can't because of work?