be more involved in my community

Although I’m not sure it was much help, since I spent all my time just on my kid. I’m supposed to be helping out with the cross country track. But my son seems to be needing one:one help for the warm ups as his sense of balance is pretty well not there. Not to mention his unfortunate little habit in an open space of twirling and ignoring his group. Literally spinning out of control :)

I have short meetings with his teachers at the end of each day, somehow I seem to have stumbled into being a helper/advisor on getting science info for the class projects. I like that as I actually feel that it’s helping.

I volunteered to help out with the cross country club at son’s school, it’s about the only thing that can fit into my schedule. I have no idea what this will entail and won’t know anyone there. I have a feeling I’m going to end up standing around looking like Mr. Bean and wondering who to ask what I should be doing.

I also volunteered to help with a field trip at daughters playschool. It’s actually scheduled for after I would be picking her up but I figure it’s about the only way I can help out.

Right now, getting more involved needs to be about my children’s community. Especially school. My husband drives my son to school, and I pick him up after work. I’ve noticed that all the other mothers already know each other from living in the same area, and I’m pretty much of an outsider. In fact I feel rather self concious about standing there waiting for son while all the other mommies stand in a circle with their backs to me. (Which, BTW I think is pretty rude).

I’m not sure how I’m going to do this, I have a pretty awkward schedule. I guess I’ll just keep my eyes and ears open for things I can volunteer for.

Being rather shy and nerdy, I think this is my most difficult goal. In fact, I’m feeling all anxious just adding it to my list.