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My word of the week this week is:
This one’s for both of my children this week. Boo had her first settling in session at school, readying her for her reception class in September. She absolutely loved it, as I’d suspected she would, though if you read my post here, you’ll know how sad about it all I am. It was great to see her so happy about it and she’s now desperate to start. I have her uniform and bags all ready, and I’ve even got her snack boxes labelled up! She is becoming more independent all of the time, and is ready for this next step. And as for Little Man? Well, he has been striving for independence. Yep, the Terrible Twos are starting to hit (despite him only just coming up to 22 months old). He MUST climb into the car himself, and then stand in the foot-well for an age before I cajole him to climb in to his seat or manhandle him in! He likes to put his own top on, reach for his own snack, be free of his high-chair as soon as he has eaten, will only deign to travel in a trolley if mollified, and will lie on the floor in public and refuse to move at the most inconvenient of times! He speaks more and more now, too, so happily uses his words and shouts to assert his opinions and desires. So yes, he is finding that he is independent from me, and wants to test just how much he can be, at every possible opportunity. Good times!
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It’s lovely when they start ‘growing up’ but man is it bittersweet. I’m sure you’ll cope well with the changes though. Look forward to hearing about how Boo gets on at school later in the year xx
Oh yes, I will update!
I understand you being sad, I was with my older two but at least she’s ready and not screaming that she doesn’t want to go, I imagine that would be far worse.
Harry is exactly the same as little man! He’s also hit those terrible twos two months early, it’s hard work! X #WotW
Oh definitely – she’s desperate to start! It is such hard work…!
As Mummy Tries says, this stage is so bittersweet. They are growing up too fast, but it’s also exciting. As for the terrible twos… I feel your pain 🙂 I’m supervising the movers today (!) so I’ll be back later to read and comment x
It is exciting, and I’m clinging to that fact! Hope the move’s going OK
A very bittersweet time, children grow up way too fast. It’s great that Boo is looking forward to school 🙂
It is great, but it’s gone so quickly!
Aww bless! This whole parenting thing is so bittersweet. Even at Baby’s age she is amazing me every day with what she can learn/do x
Yes, they develop so quickly. Clever things!
Can so totally identify with the ‘independence’. We are there too!
So much fun!
Bittersweet is the word that came to my mind too! It’s fantastic to see them developing independence – even when it comes with bolshiness as we’re starting to get with Arthur at only 18 months (“I’ll do it my way or I won’t do it at all…”. Brilliant that Boo’s looking forward to school so much. But just so scary how quickly they grow up! X
It is scary, but they’re happy and they’re assertive – I just have to deal with it!
Great word, when they become teenagers independence is a daily struggle, usually me wishing they would actually do something for themselves
Ah, the other side – I’ll wait for that one to come then!
Oh yes! I remember VERY well the time that even the snack bribe wouldn’t work to get our bear into the shopping trolley seat!….
So frustrating! A snack does usually work , though 😉
So pleased the settling in session went well. A has his pre school one next month nerve wracking! But exciting. Those terrible twos are sent to break you are t they, hold right haha!xx
It was great – she loved it! Hope A gets on well, too x
Independence comes with a price doesn’t it in parenting terms?! Glad Boo enjoyed her settling in session-makes it easier for you too I think knowing how excited she is xx
Yes it does! It makes it loads easier for me, I think, fortunately x
Going to big school is such a huge step! I am so pleased that Boo enjoyed her day. Well as for the terrible twos I can fully sympathize. All linked up xx
It feels huge to me, but she’s so ready and eager!
I can empathise with you feeling sad. Well done to Boo 🙂
I agree with the others though, so bittersweet x
Bittersweet does sum it up well x
Wow, you are one organised lady! I cannot believe you already have everything labelled for Boo for September. When Crevette started reception, I was worried he would have a growth spurt (he did not!) so I bought everything in August (not a good idea. Never again!). As for your little man, not too bad starting the terrible twos at 22 months. My little Jumpy started a few months ago, and she is only 19 months old… oh well! x Mel
Oh yes, all sorted! I like to be organised 🙂 Ah, 22 month is OK then! x
Independence is a good thing bus so sad at the same time…
Absolutely, that’s how I see it, too x
Awww I feel your pain, while it’s lovely to watch them grow and develop their own personality it’s so sad that they don’t need us as much. It must be very comforting to know Boo is going to take to school so well 🙂
It is comforting Lou, and I’m sure I’ll get used to the change soon enough, too x
These children grow up so quickly – and agree with the other comments that whilst wanting to becoming independent is a good thing for our children, it is very bittersweet for us as parents. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just slow time down sometimes?
Oh, that’d be lovely 🙂
I felt really sad when my youngest became so independent, hes now a fully functioning pre schooler. No buggy, no nappies, bossing me around! First time in 10 yrs I have had no child fully reliant on me!
I was only saying the other day how strange it will be when Little Man outgrows the pushchair – I’d have been used to it for 6 years consecutively!
It’s such a bitter-sweet time, and I one I am also going through. People used to tell me to enjoy every minute when they are babies, and gosh are they right!
So right! And I did enjoy it, but where did the time go?!
Aww independent on 2 very different senses then! Bit more positive for Boo (though sad) and sounds like Little Man is going through a challenging phase, which is good and bad in equal ways. Good that he wants to do things for himself and put his top on himself etc.. less fun that he decides to assert is independence by lying on the floor! xx #wotw
Much more positive for Boo, though Little Man is very proud and pleased with himself!
Oh no not the terrible 2’s 🙁 but super glad your little girl is excited for school and your on the ball. I haven’t even start the school shopping yet. #wotw
She’s eager to start, & I do like to be organised! Yep, Little Man likes to test me…!
oohhh terrible twos good luck with that! I know it must be sad for you with Boo ready to go to school but so nice she was ok with it. Independence seems like a fitting word for them both!
Definitely nice to see her so happy, and thanks, I’ll take that ‘good luck’!
Independence, so good but can be so tough. My little boy is 25 months old and he thinks that he can do everything. I’m close to pulling out my hair.
Oh yes – I know that feeling!
Independence, yes I remember those days well. My daughter is so independent and has been for a long time, she is 3 going on 13 but she still loves a cuddle. Starting school is a big time for everyone, especially mum. Hope she’s settling in well 🙂
Oh yes, my daughter was tough at 3, though she is a bit better at 4! She loved her session, so I’m hoping she’ll be fine, thank you x
Awwww! It’s so difficult.
I almost cried just because mine refused to cry.
Seren just tottered off on her first day of reception, the teacher suggested she might want to say “goodbye” to her mum.
The boys, well, they only agreed to toilet train so they could go to nursery school.
I know they love me, but it would be nice if they could be excited and at the same time show they might miss me just a teeny bit 😉
Wrongly, for Boo not you, I hope your September is like mine. x
My daughter was like that at her session this week, and is always like it at preschool – never a backward glance!
lol both of mine hit the terrible twos at about 18months! My little madam is the worst though and although she usually insists on doing everything herself she’s now taken up insisting her brother do things for her too!
Ah, the natural bossiness of girls 😉
This could be the word of the week every week in our house at the moment! Good to see them grow though.
Linking in for first time and looking forward to finding some new blogs x
It is good, if a tad testing at times! Lovely to have you linking up 🙂
Independent is a good word … although wait to they get to the age my boys are and start doing more and more on their own. It’s lovely to see but you know they are no longer your babies!
Oh, I can imagine! Don’t want that, but I know it’ll be here before I know it!
I’m sure she’ll love Reception! I can relate to the terrible twos and the need for independence- it can be lovely but it can also be really, really trying!
I think and hope that she will, thanks 🙂 Oh yes, trying!!
Oh I can relate! I was more nervous about Chalk starting school than he was. He was so ready for it. As for the early terrible 2’s I found Cheese was a lot more independent at that age than his brother, mainly because of watching his big brother.
Yes, that’s exactly it! Little Man watches his sister & then wants to copy everything she does!
I could have sworn I commented on this already, but can’t see it, so just in case…
Really glad to hear she’s so excited by what’s ahead – although it’s bittersweet, I would much prefer them to go off willingly than have to leave them kicking and screaming not to be left.
As for the terrible twos – we are just about to enter the trying threes. From what I remember with Bunny, they were worse!! Good luck with what’s ahead – sounds like your little independent man will make you need it! x
Yes, you’re so right, she is happy to be going, so I’ll adjust!
Boo didn’t really go through the Terrible 2’s, but yes, 3 was harder! Good luck! x