Each and every moment

Last year I was tossing in my head whether I should said my baby to pre-school. I said to myself that I was not going to send my kids to pre-school until they were 3. Well, I was wrong!

Days before his first day I was trying to explain to him that he was going to go to pre-school. The day before I showed him his bag, bottle, lunch box and hat. I don’t think that he got it fully. He did put his backpack on and was happy to wear his hat and hold his drink bottle in the morning of his first day. So perhaps he did understand, I just don’t know.

At the moment Ethan  just copies what I say. So I would say “you are going to pre-school today with Lachlan and you will play” and he would say “paaay…. aacchan”.

Days leading up his first day I was full of emotions. Ok, weeks before. I was still wondering whether it was the right thing to do. But, as I grow older and try to become more wiser. Decisions are decisions and I made this decision to send him. So I keep with what I have chosen rather than changing my mind all the time.

Just about to get into the car to go to pre-school

Driving to pre-school

Off he goes, I guess his been dropping Lachlan off for the past year so he knows where to go.

 

We were so focused on Ethan, the director had to help Lachlan put his things away. But I did tell Lachlan I was going to help Ethan first and then will take him to his room and help him.  But anyway, when Ethan saw his lunch box he wanted it and started to make a fuss.  So I sneaked a grape and he was happy. Daddy was with us too, so it was extra special.

 

A whole bucket of water and sand, he was straight into it all.

  

By the way I did not cry, not at all.  I am very surprised.

The teachers said that he did great. He slept for 2 hours, fell asleep by his teachers just laying him on his bed and putting his sheet on. Ate all his food and smeared yoghurt everywhere (which is normal), he loves his yoghurt and only he can spoon it into his mouth to eat.  The teacher said that he was into all the play activities. From the doll house, then to the puzzles, then to the kitchen. I guess he is just trying to do everything at once. He did painting. They changed his nappies regularly, so no nappy rash.

I just have to say I love his teachers as they work hard and are so dedicated.

I have to start my business studies now but my brain just does not want to switch on. I won’t be too hard on myself and give myself some time to rest.

ps – I have plans to get my hair done on one of these “child free'” days ;-)

Isabelle is now 7 years and 10 months and 30 days old.

She is entering primary school and will be starting year 3. She is becoming a little lady and is starting to look after her “things” in her own room. She still loves craft and is still messy but is able to clean up much better.

She loves Jesus and thinks of many things to pray for. She says that she prays on her own for her friends. Today she told me she is praying for a girl she met in Fiji who lives in Victoria. As she has been hearing for the floods in Vic. I am thankful she is growing in her own faith.

Isabelle relates best to Mikaela, Why I ask? “Well because she is so kind and of course and well… she is similar to me. You know oldest girl and little BROTHERSSSSS”

She chooses her own fashion. At first the striped leggings and chequered tops seem to her match well. But now (thankfully) she is finding her way with fashion and I must say she is always beautiful in everything she wears.

She is trying hard in her studies and has so much support around her. I am blessed with Heidi (her tutor) who is so ever patient and sits with her every week. Not only to teach her in her studies, but to also take interest in her life. She attends CAL which is comprehension learning every morning at school and I am so blesses she has support staff who have seen the vast improvement from when she was in Kindy.

Sometimes she surprises Marty and I with breakfast in bed. Nothing better than a refreshing mango ice cube first thing in the morning!. We love her kindred spirit.

She has 3 missing teeth at the moment. Two at the top and one at the bottom. The tooth Fairy made it all the way to Fiji ….. and to popo (grandma) and Julies house when she had a sleep over!.

She keeps Marty and I on our toes when it comes to listening!. I think that the both of us should attend some kind of training classes to understand how to cope with the next “phase” of a girls life. Running to her room when she does not get her way is definately something we have addressed.

I am sure there is more but I can’t think of anything else for the moment.

By the way the countdown to the birthday is on … I am reminded everyday.    

My technology breakdown draught is finally over.

I have a computer and a camera to use.YAY!
It's nearing the end of the school holidays with 2 weeks to go.

Next week Ethan starts pre-school every Tuesdays. Lachlan goes every Tuesday and Thursday.
So I am very excited to have 1 whole day without any children at home. But I have mixed emotions about it all and I am finding it hard to come to terms with the fact that I am sending ethan to pre-school at such a young age. But I know he will enjoy it and will be ok. We will see how I go. I'll definately post some pictures of his first day!.

Isabelle and Dylan will be going to a kids club at Menai from Tuesday to Friday which I hope they will enjoy. A much needed break for me. I love my older 2 but boy are they alot of work.

I will start my correspondence business course next week which I am excited about.
Marty is working from home these days and still works at his old work for a few days a week.

That's about it. I have missed blogging and hopefully can blog regularly. Really want to have somewhere I can look back upon. In just a few months alone I can see how much Ethan has grown since my last post.