Partying with the Elementary School Parents

Last night we attended a going away party for one of my daughter's classmate. His family is moving to Boston.

1.) I've never been to a party where food was catered by waiters....at someone's house before. That was a first. And quickly reminded me how very middle class I am.

2.) I also realized how removed I am from the stay-at-home crowd nowadays. I still volunteer at school from time to time, but after listening to some of the conversation around me, I guess I am not as involved as I was in the past. This saddens me. I don't believe that I'm missing anything vital that is going on in school, yet I still can't help but feel guilty. But I shouldn't be. Both my kids are doing well in school, and to my knowledge have great friends and aren't miscreants in class (did I spell that right? miscreants?).

Most of the news was really what was going on at lunch/recess time, conversations with teachers, the next fundraiser, etc...

I had originally planned to quit my job for the summer, and it's still a possibility. But with the economy the way it is...and the fact that I just got promoted, it's hard to resign now. I even tried to use my kids as an excuse to stop working, but my supervisor keeps telling me she'll be flexible. How do you say no to that?

I'm not sure where I'm going with this post. It's just a very confusing time for me. Deciding whether to be a working mom vs. stay at home mom isn't an easy choice for me. Most people will say why can't you do both roles? And most women can. I guess I'm still adjusting to going back into the work force.

The positive things about working? Great vacations, savings for college, the husband can breathe a little easier financially.

I'm rambling...I'll figure it out. Please excuse my whining.

Oh, and quite possibly the most annoying moment at the party? I had "one" glass of wine, and being Asian, I turn completely red faced. Now, most of you know that it takes me at least four glasses before I become incoherent. Every party that we go to (that involves the elementary school set), there is this particular Asian mom that runs up to me, and say "Oh, look at you. Are you shit-faced?"

So, bitch called me out last night. And I guess I had enough, and asked her why she felt compelled to call me out at each and every party? She got a little embarassed and walked away. I guess it was her way of making a joke (as my husband quite politically pointed out), but I guess I was annoyed enough to call her out.

We're going to another party next week, let's see if she'll do it again.

Anyways, two more weeks til England!