I am really glad we got this "practice run". I am so 100% sure that they are ready and that all will go well next year.
Monday, 1 November 2010
First day at school.
On Thursday last week the Boys unexpectedly had their first day at school. Lucy had to urgently return home for urgent matters and I phoned the school (that the Princess attends and they have been admitted to next year), to ask if they could assist. They agreed as it would be a good preparation for next year - so unofficially, at the end of the school year, they had their first two days at school.
Funny how you get to know your kids, as it went exactly like I predicted it would. Little man C threw a huge crying fit when I left, and then had a ball the rest of the day on Thursday. Ditto for Friday when dad dropped them off. Little man L had a small cry on Thursday, but stayed a bit teary through the day - they called in the Princess to be with him, and he was fine. On Friday, he cried with the drop off, but was ok during the rest of the day, even started to interact with some of the other kids.
I am really glad we got this "practice run". I am so 100% sure that they are ready and that all will go well next year.
I am really glad we got this "practice run". I am so 100% sure that they are ready and that all will go well next year.
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you are a brave woman. I suppose it helps that A goes there too.
ReplyDeleteWe tried to leave the kids at church but big disaster. Actually let me go blog that.
I agree, how convenient that they had a little tast of what is to come. At least you now know they are ready and prepared. No anxiousness next year!
ReplyDeleteAm sure your princess and mine must have a very similar wardrobe - us both being Woolies babes - everytime I see her in something Polly has the same!
Sweet man. (Hands over some tissues for mommy)
ReplyDeleteThey look so cute and so ready for school. At least they will be used to things for next year this way.
ReplyDeleteGetting too big too soon hey!
Where did you get L's croc sandles? I have been looking all over for some this year.
ReplyDeleteHow convenient even if it was a bit of a bother at the time considering your helper had to take leave.. Glad everything turned out okay and that Princess was there to help out!
ReplyDeleteThis week is "find my son a school" week for me! How old are the boys? 3 i think? Felix is 2 but I think he needs to get the experience in before he is so frightened of other people that he'll never go!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great unexpected way to get their feet (and yours) wet:-)
ReplyDeleteGraham is supposed to start preschool in a few months. He is going to freak out!!
ReplyDeleteWhy...oh why do they have to grow up;-D This post made me think back on when my two boys were 2 and 4 years old and I went back to work...I can't remember if my youngest or I cried most.
ReplyDeleteBy all standards it sounds as if it went very well! They are definitely ready! :D
ReplyDeleteAnother milestone...
Aw, look at them and their cutness. :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow...so that means you all sorted for next year...:-)
ReplyDeleteThey look too cute...those bags are about as big as them :-)
They all look so cute with their backpacks and neat clothes. You must be proud mommy :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I have to say that's amazing that the school helped you out and let you bring hte boys for a couple of days. I can't imagine any school over here that would allow that.
ReplyDeleteGlad it all went generally well and they got a 'taste' of what's to come next year!