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My word of the week this week is:
There’s been lots to adjust to this week. It has been the first full week with Boo at school. We’re getting used to the school runs, and are so far making them stress-free (phew!), and Little Man and I are finding our own routines together. I miss Boo, having not been apart from her this much before, but the day does go by quickly and she’s always smiling on pick up. I’m even managing to find out what she’s been up to sometimes! Little Man and I have been to two new classes this week, and I’ve really enjoyed seeing him in these environments and supporting him in learning new things. With this one to one time that we’re having, I feel that we’re having better quality time together, as he’s all that I’m focusing on for several hours every day. And as a new school mum, I’m getting used to the seemingly constant communications being sent home from the school, with various requests, and Boo’s had her first party invite already! It’s a whole new world for us all, but we’re hanging on in there and adjusting to it, and so far, we’re coming out smiling.
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Sounds like you’re doing really well lovely, and Boo is enjoying it all. They do love a letter at school hey! xx
So far, so good! Thanks x
Brilliant news about stress free school runs! Long may it reign x thanks for hosting x
Yep, we’ll see how they go in the rain….! x
Lovely to read that Boo is enjoying her school days, thanks for hosting 🙂
Thanks, Jeannette x
I can imagine this is a huge adjustment, and one that is mixed with a touch of sadness and excitement too. Must be lovely to have lots of one on one time now with your son. Hope the school run stays stress free! xx
Yes, it’s exciting, exhausting and emotional. I am enjoying my time with my son, though. Oh, here’s hoping! x
Sounds like you are all adjusting really well. Glad Boo seems to be enjoying school and Little Man is enjoying more one-to-one time with you x
So far, we’re OK! Thanks, Louise x
Awww what a great word, in 12 months time this will be our little family. It sounds like you are all coping extremely well. Stay strong and enjoy your time x
Thank you, will do x
Sounds like the adjusting is going really well. I remember being a new school Mum when Tom had his one year of school in England and found it all very strange … then I had to do it all over again in French!!
Oh no, to have to do it again, and in French – poor you!
Sounds like youve had a good week too settling into the routine of school life.
Great to have time with little man too….
Take Care
Sarah xXx
It’s all coming together! Thanks x
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We’re adjusting too Jocelyn. JJ is also settling in nicely! He even told me he was excited about going to school this morning! But yes, I’m feeling somewhat daunted by the flow of paper and even a first bit of homework this week. I still don’t get much quality time with EJ because of work but we’re off to toddler group in a minute! 🙂
Ooh, we’ve yet to have homework! Hope toddler group went well x
That’s great to hear. I still find I need to adjust after every holiday, especially the longer ones, but it really does help when your child is happy to be at school. My little boy loves nursery and skips along every morning-that makes everything so much lovelier 🙂
Yes, I really think Boo happily getting up and bouncing to school makes the whole thing much easier to adjust to. Glad your son’s still enjoying himself 🙂
Glad to hear Boo has a smile on her face when you pick her up. It all sounds like everyone had a lovely week x
She’s very happy there, thank you 🙂 x
Its so great that your all adjusting well. Its such a big change the first time isn’t it?
It’s a huge change! But yes, we’re getting there, thanks x
1st party invitation for Boo… exciting time for a little girl! It sounds like she is having a great time at school. Your little man must be enjoying his time with you, too. Crazy how much paperwork we get from school, isn’t it?
She loves it, Mel. And Little Man seems to be enjoying it all just as much, too – it’s just me still feeling sad! So many letters!! x
Ahh, I used to love getting invitations when I was at school! And then all of the party food!
She;s just back in from her best friend’s party, with a nice slice of cake and a fun goody bag! Lots of fun 🙂
I’m pleased school went well for Boo 🙂 and a party invitation, they have a better social life than us parents lol. Hope you all have a lovely weekend x
Oh, without doubt! Thanks, you, too x
Sp pleased to hear that it’s all going well, it is quite an adjustment! My 5yo is also settling in well, and after a few weeks it almost feels like he was always at school with his brother 🙂 I do remember those first couple of weeks the first time round well though x
Ah, great to hear he’s settling in so well, too x
Finally able to link-up once again 🙂 …. Adjusting is a good word! Little T I think is finally adjusting. She’s been weepy the whole week, though her teacher said that she would stop as soon as she was inside her classroom. Today, I’m proud to say she didn’t cry at all! Here’s hoping she won’t cry again next week 🙂
Hopefully she’ll be getting used to it all soon then. It is a big change for them x
Sounds like lots of lovely things to adjust to 🙂 I almost look forward to H’s school days, in a bitter sweet way xxx
Yes, plenty! I have to say I didn’t but now that they’re here and she’s happy and I can see how good it’ll be for Little Man, it’s all OK!
It’s crazy the amount of notes and letters that come home in the first few days, isn’t it? Totally overwhelming! You’ll be totally on top of it and handling it all like a pro in no time though! 🙂 That’s great that Boo has settled in so well – it definitely makes the whole adjustment process a bit easier on us mums! Xx
I’m keeping on top of it so far…I think! It does make it loads easier, thanks x
It sounds like things are going really well….Glad you’re all smiling 🙂 x
Thanks, Kim x
I hear you about the constant stream of letters from school. I get them in triplicate and endless text messages to inform me of tiny little changes. It does get a bit much sometimes!
Oh yes, I’ve had several texts, too, including one letting me know head lice are doing the rounds – lovely!
Adjusting is definitely a good word for starting school time. It sounds like you are all adjusting well and it will be good for you to spend 1-1 time with little man. Sounds like Boo is enjoying school.
I’m looking forward to my time with him, and I know that Boo is happy 🙂
Aw what an exciting time! Sounds like you are all adjusting really well. Good luck for your little one at school xx
We’re getting there! Thanks x
It must be so difficult to adjust to Boo not being there. In a few weeks it will all be second nature x
It’s really strange, and the world of school is an odd one! Little Man’s keeping me occupied, though! x
Sound’s like you’re all adjusting very well. You will get lot’s more party invites yet 🙂 x
Oh yes, this is just the beginning, isn’t it?! x
Lovely that Boo is enjoying her school days – I sometimes think there’s more adjusting for mums than there is for the children and I know exactly what you mean about endless communications from school. We get an email newsletter and a paper copy and at least 2 letters every week!
Yes, I strongly suspect I see this as a bigger deal than she does! Oh, we’re getting something most days, and I’ve workshops to attend over the next fortnight, too!
So glad that it coming out smiling. I am looking forward to E starting nursery in January. so Baby and I can have one to one time together. Plus I think she is very ready for it 🙂
Yes, it’s so much easier when they’re ready for it! Thanks x
Welcome to school days!
Thank you! x
I’m sure your little man is very much enjoying all the time he now gets to spend with you – and it sounds like Boo’s adjusting brilliantly to her new chapter! 🙂
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I am so glad that Boo is settling into school nicely, it so much easier for you that she has. Enjoy the time you have left with Little Man before he starts school as it goes by in the blink of an eye! Before you know it he will be all big and bristly!
Being invited to a party is always exciting and I hope Boo enjoys it.
Thank you for hosting #WotW!
She loves it there, and yes, it makes is much easier for me, knowing that she’s happy and comfortable there.And yes, I know the next 3 years will fly by! She was excited, but unfortunately isn’t going, as we’re busy with her birthday plans that same day! There’ll be plenty more, I’m sure! Thanks x
Sounds like a lovely week of new routines and life changes. The one on one time is lovely – especially as it’s probably the first time for the second child. Enjoy this precious time. x
He had days when Boo was at preschool, but I confess they were my ‘catching up’ & housework days so were dull for him! Now it’s all about him, with activities & groups that he’s enjoying 🙂 x
Starting school is a big adjustment, not only for the children (although they seem to be able to breeze thru it) but for us mums too who have to learn a whole host of new things – from juggling school letters/emails and demands to being without them for huge swathes of the day! Sounds like you’re adjusting well & keeping your head about water… it’s lovely to have one-on-one time with your little one. It’s lovely x
We’re getting there, I think! It is good to have this time with Little Man, too x