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A is over her first fluttry moments in grade 4 but after last nights' parent information meeting about grade 4 I am not so sure I am ready. However we will tackle this - first project this weekend. First test in less than 2 weeks. She is continuing with all the extra murals and has very eagerly added Science club (only from grade 4 on) to her activities. It look very educational and like huge fun.
C has a lovely teacher - she is all about emotional development in grade 2 which honestly is an easy academic year if they can already read their second language. She has already noted that he can already read English and has started with supplementary English reading. He seem to be a bit unsure about some of his extra mural activities but I am sure as time goes it will sort itself out.
L is surprising us all - including his teacher. I have to say its very early days and I am in the back of my mind expecting trouble but who knows? She says he is her most obedient boy in the class. I am more worried he will miss things but we are working with her and the au pair to catch anything that may come up. It's wonderful to talk to a teacher that has first hand experience (her own grade 3 son has ADHD) and know what you are talking about before you even explain. He has very enthusiastically started with cricket - now that he has contact lenses it may just be a possible sport for him. The coach informed me that without a doubt he is his most serious/enthusiastic grade 1 cricketer.
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| Friday's sunset was beautiful |
The au pair seem to be working out well for us most of the time. The kids adore being home more. I love that I get home a full 3/4 hour earlier and can cook then and not have the stress even over weekends of cooking a whole week in advance. We also all seem to be in a much more relaxed easier space. It's early days - but I think we have a winner.
So how has your first week or weeks been?
BTW we went to see Paddington - my what a great great movie. I would guess for kids about 4 and older and all adults its a must see. Just see that face below!
Well, I posted on this subject on Monday I think. I love that your 3 are settling in nicely and MOST OF ALL, that you have an extra 45 mins a day! YAY!
ReplyDeletehey, so you didn't officially blog about your word for the year - keen to read why you chose nurture :)
ReplyDeleteI love that u have an Au Pair. I can just imagine how less frenetic yr life must be. U must be loving it.
ReplyDeleteboth my girls are settled. Polly has added Modern Dancing to her repertoire much to her delight. She is loving her new teacher and is already proving to be above the class average which definitely eases my worries. Daniella is giving golf a bash and has started pilates. She is loving being a Senior at school. Gosh, 18 months of her school career to go!
My daughter just started school so I'm trying to get into the "School" thing too. Eeeek, wish me luck! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely that you've had a smooth start to the year. Good luck with the first project and test!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a good start!! When we had Claire - just the fetching the kids made my life a lot easier. Glad Mr L is settling well.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful for all kids! Glad to hear!
ReplyDeleteYay - glad everyone is settling in well. SO keen to see Paddington - maybe it's time to take the girls to their first movie.
ReplyDeleteI think it will be a good first movie - it is gripping, maybe a bit scary at times
ReplyDeleteOoh shucks you just reminded me that Fjord has a speech to prepare. Glad that the au pair is working out well
ReplyDeleteHappy to read all the kids are doing well. And are settling in well. May 2015 be a great year!
ReplyDeleteSo glad that all is well in your world and that the au pair is working out....happy children = happy parents xx
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