28 is the new 18

At least that's what it's felt like lately.

After 15 months of waiting, Stella got a spot at PIC!!!
Believe me it's three exclamation points worthy.

So, Although we've been there for about a month, I haven't had a chance to meet all the parents of the children in the room (different schedules...). A mom I hadn't met before came in to drop off her baby as I was helping Stella get settled in. She introduced herself to me assuming I was a new teacher or volunteer. Not to say that the teachers are particularly young or that it's weird I'm hanging out with the kids, plenty if not most parents do this as part of their morning routine, it's just that when I introduced myself I introduced Stella at the same time. Hi, I'm so and so and this is so and so. Totally missing the connection,she responded that yeah, she knew who Stella was but she didn't know who I was and if I was new to the room.
I started speaking in plurals: oh, we've been here for almost a month... She just looked at me funny and went on with her day. I think she never really caught on that I was related to Stella. But I guess it's better than getting that "look". The "oh, you're her mom?" look.
Granted, I may look a tad bit younger than I am, or so I think, and I'm not walking in wearing scrubs but really? OK, that's a bit much, not all moms are doctors or married to one but being surrounded by HUP, Presby, and CHOP doesn't help. Do I just not look like I should have an almost 1 year old?
Yeah, I'm not 28 anymore but when surrounded by so many professionals and not being one myself, it really feels like I just got out of high school and started popping them out.

So, I know I haven't posted for ages. I once more hope this is not a fluke and more will be on the way. Here's to hoping I've eased into my new role and now have time for things I use to do in a care free manner.