Aayan got through a much sort after school all on his own merit. His 'observation and interaction' (here, in India schools are no longer allowed to interview kids for admissions) went well. We told him to go through a fenced in area where we parents weren't allowed. Some kids dawdled and cried but Aayan walked in, he was a little insecure, I could make out from the way his little arms were stretched out but he hadn't complained , he had just walked in with a little fear in his heart but doing what his mama told him to do- Going in and meeting his new teachers.

And today when we met the board member we were told that he was outstanding in his 'Observation'. I saw the papers in which Aayan had scribbled and colored flutter through his fingers. He was in and we didn't need to go hunting for other schools.

There was relief and a bit of amusement. He was happy to leave the small boys school and join the big boys school. He was totally detached about not being part of his play school. There were no tears, just a shrug and a move on attitude.

He certainly is his mama's boy- The move on attitude makes us a sturdy bunch!!