Reputation

There seems to be a disproportionate level of commitment asked of preschool parents considering Emerson only goes to school half days. Playdates, mom's coffee get togethers, parties, parent homework, PA meetings, volunteering, new parent dinners, preschool moms brunch, open house, back to school, and so on. It is a full time job.

Save me!

But also, it's interesting to get a peak into the lives of others. I've been to five homes of other families from our school in the last two weeks. It's like a personal tour from Robin Leach of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

By far the most snooping worthy was this estate that had a lower level just for a half court and views of the canyon and ocean, pool, movie room, and monogramed paper napkins to dry your hands in the powder rooms.

Josh and I drove up in our somewhat clean CRV. Even better, my sister and husband came in their old broken down Camry. The door doesn't work so I'm pretty sure she had to climb in/out of the drivers side. MOVE ASIDE Mercedes, Audi's, and Range Rovers.

What was actually embarrassing, out of the 100 people who attended this New Parent Dinner the Head of Admissions welcomed us by saying, "Oh! Welcome! The only two who came to every single orientation, info session, and group tour we offered last year." 

Building our reputation, one crazy act after another.