My daughter, the schoolgirl. How has this happened already?!
My little Boo is no longer at home with me all day, she is now a schoolgirl. She spent a few afternoons there last week getting used to it, and from today, she is there full time. I feel kind of lost, to tell you the truth. Yes, I still have my Little Man at home with me, and we are enrolled to start several new classes and groups together this month, but it still feels so odd not to have my big baby with me, too. I know we’ll get used to it, get ourselves into new routines and habits, and I’m sure I’ve plenty of fun and learns ahead of me with my Little Man, who is nothing like his big sister! I suspect the days will fly by, and it’ll be half term in no time.
I wrote about our journey until this point last week, and when I look back over it, I’ve obviously seen so many changes in Boo over nearly 5 years, and yet, it feels like it’s happened in the blink of an eye. And now she’s at school, enjoying it and changing more every day, already. She seems so grown up, and I know she will thrive in a classroom, surrounded by new friends and play and learning materials all day long.
So aside from the sadness of having her apart from me and the excitement of seeing her embark on this new chapter, my overriding emotion is one of pride. My girl is now a schoolgirl, and most importantly, she’s happy to be so.
Long may this love of school last, and here’s to our new adventures – for her as the schoolgirl, for me as the school mum!
What a lovely, happy photo. It is such a big change, for the child and the whole family, so it’s great to hear that she’s really enjoying it.
Thanks, Sarah. She’s loving it, whilst I’m finding it really strange!
Aww what a fab photo, she looks so happy, what a big girl! Time goes so fast doesn’t it? Must be so weird but hopefully you guys will all settle into new routines soon! Xx
Yes, she looks so grown up! Time’s gone way too fast, but we’ll get used to the changes soon x
Great Photo! You’ve lots of great experiences to happen on this new journey x
Yes, I hope so, Ellen. That’s how I’m looking at it! x
Congratulations Boo on reaching another milestone. I sent my youngest off to secondary school for the first time last week!
Another huge milestone! Hope it’s all going well x
In the same boat as you this week – where did the time go eh? It’s a whole new world order for our girls and for us, let’s raise a glass (or cup of tea at this time in the morning) to rosy futures all round x
Oh, I know! Yes, well put, and I hope all goes well for your girl, too x
Great that she’s enjoying school so far. I think that’s one of the biggest worries for parents (at least, it was for me), that their kids will integrate and enjoy the experience. After all, it’s going to be such a big part of their lives for so many years to come! Our middle child starts school this week – he’s a bit uncertain at the moment (he doesn’t like change), but fingers crossed …
Yes, you definitely want them to enjoy the whole experience and have fun each day. I do hope your son gets on well once he’s settled in then x
I was going to write something like this later today too, Little 1 is at school until 1.30pm for the next 2 weeks and then full time, I am feeling a little lost and lonely today despite having Little 2 at home with me, we have been shopping, post office, played trains, done drawing and washing today yet still i feel empty! Such a wierd feeling like she doesn’t need me anymore. Little 2 starts playgroup next week just a couple of afternoons, what am I going to do alone!!
It is such a strange feeling when you’re so used to having them around most of the time. Oh, I’ve no doubt she still needs you, she’s just not there relying on you 24/7 any more. I hope she enjoys it and that you manage to make the mos of your free hours, too! x
Aww! Bless her! She looks so grown up and smart.
I hope she has a great day!
Thanks, Kim x
She looks so much like a “big” girl now, not so little anymore. While we’re happy and excited for them, it’s a bit sad isn’t it? I do miss little T when she’s at school. At the moment though, we’ve decided for her to go only in the mornings (she just turned 4 you see). We’re leaving the decision to go full-time with her #whatsthestory.
I do hope she’s enjoying it then and she feels able to go full time soon x
What a lovely picture. Reaching school age etc is and should be a natural progression, which can be planned and prepared for. It is a big step, and change for all involved. Nice to think of it as an adventure. An experience to enjoy and record, as it too can pass so quickly.
It’s a big adventure for her, so thank you!
Oh bless her – so glad she is enjoying school and hope her first full-time week goes well. Lovely happy photo 🙂
Thank you 🙂
It’s so lovely to hear that she’s really enjoying school and her excited happy face says it all. I hope the new adjustments are easy to settle into and this next chapter in your lives are filled with brilliant stories and after school fun x
Thanks, Tas x
She looks so grown up and happy so you have done something very right.
As my late Dad said not long before he died “Life changes” – it does not stop and I guess there are joys and challenges at each point.
That is very true, it just keeps on changing and moving on. Thanks, Kate x
Aw, what a lovely picture! It’s exciting changing times and I’m glad she’s enjoying it. I hope this week goes well too. #MagicMoments
Thanks, Karen – so far, so good!
Aww she looks fab in her uniform. Starting school is so exciting for them. For us, not so much. They really do grow up so fast.
She’s happy, so I’ll get there! x
This post really resonates with me today as my daughter Lili had her first day at school too. It’s such a special occasion and a real important milestone in their little life. No longer a baby, toddler or pre-schooler. Where did the time go? She’ll now spend most of her waking hours at school… still feeling emotional, as you can tell.
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It’s a huge deal, though Boo seems to be taking it in her stride. It must be us mums who think of it more than them! And yes, I get like that, too. Hope she enjoys it and you adjust soon x
Such a lovely happy picture! Bless you I can’t imagine what it feels like to have your baby go off to school, I think I will be a wreck! 🙂 x #WhatsTheStory
Yep, wreck sums it up! Little Man’s keeping my busy, though! Thanks x
Gosh she looks so grown up, what a beautiful picture of her. I’m glad she is looking forward to it and I hope she enjoys it, I’m dreading Lucas starting next year, so emotional! x
Thank you, she seems so grown up! It is emotional, but it’s also exciting x
Ah this is lovely and so you should be proud – she looks very ready! I’m sure she will throw herself into school life and embrace every challenge. This would be a great post for #loudnproud this week – Thursday over at Mum of Three World this week 🙂
She is ready, ready and loving it! x
I hope she continues enjoying it-she looks so happy (and grown up!) in the photo. It is a funny time, but you’re right the new routines will settle in soon enough 🙂
Oh, so do I! Yes, I think we’re getting there 🙂
Gosh she really does look so grown up! I’m sure she’ll settle in brilliantly, though it must be a huge change for all of you. Enjoy the time with your little man 🙂 xx
Way too grown up! Thank you 🙂 x
I think our children adjust to their new routine much faster than we do! They grow up in the blink of an eye.
Oh, they definitely do!
Oh Jocelyn, she is so cute in her wee uniform! I hope the first day went ok for you both, and she’s settling in well. It’s such a big milestone, and one I’m going through for the last time too. It’s hard on us mums! 🙂 Hugs to you lovely xx
She loves it there, and bounds in and out of that place every day! It’s huge first or last time, and yes, it seems the hardest on us mums. Thank you xx
aww bless, the time really does go so fast! I hope she is loving it
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments (sorry im late getting round)
She seems very happy, thanks 🙂 x
She looks terrific and more importantly, happy to be going !! Hope she’s enjoying it !
Ah, thanks, Lynda. She was so excited to go! And yes, she’s loving every minute, thanks x