First Day of Little School

Very exciting. Caleb started his kindy program at Narbethong today. (The school used to be called The School for the Blind, that probably gives you more information as a title!) Due to the fact he already goes to 'kindy' (child care at Cannon Hill), we are calling this 'little school'. So our day today . . .

He got up when Grandma got up, and came and woke me about 6.30am. This very cuddley dressing gown is very soft to touch and more soft to cuddle, and accompanies the Bob the Builder slippers.


He had a 'little milk' with Grandma (Yukult), so was ready for vegemite toast and juice for breakfast. 'Ready?' he asks after that.

Off to little school we go. Does he look a little worried here? Oh, I need to add, this little boy is a bit sick. I think it probably was not the *best* timing to be having his first day, but he got through.

When we initially checked the place out, he had a great time playing with the other kids. He is used to going to child care and playing and being away from us. It didn't even enter my mind that he would mind being left. He did. When I said goodbye, gave kisses, I love you's, Mummy and Zali are going now and we will be back to pick you up after your sleep, he grabbed my hand and said he was coming. I had to walk out, and he started to cry. Always very hard for a parent to leave, but I was strong . . . I lowered my sunglasses, and *then* walked to the car crying . . .

There was a huge drum to belt. I reckon he liked that (just a bit!). He liked outside play with the pre-school kids. When I picked him up the teacher asked me if he liked computers (a big Yes!), and that he had computer time. Wonder what computer time is for a 3 year old?? He also had a fantastic play with some high school students who came to volunteer. Supposedly he was running around playing with them having a great time. Bet they were worn out! I am not exactly sure what happened at rest time thought (see below). Both his teachers said he had a nice day, after initial hesitation. I am hoping things get better when his health improves also.

Pick up time, and Caleb sees me. I wanted to get a photo of his happy expression when he spies me. That happened way too fast and he ran to me, *obviously* extremely fast by this blurry photo!

Mummy was *very* happy to see him and have cuddles. He doesn't really look like he wants them though?

'Mummy, home?'

'Did you have a fun day, Caleb?'

'Yes.'

He was very hungry. Didn't seem to eat much at little school. Not sure if it was the new surroundings, or the fact that he is unwell. He had a snack while I sang along to Hi-5. After a few minutes the rear view mirror showed this picture .... I am not sure if he slept at little school, this little boy looks pretty exhausted to me.

Zali and I went to playgroup to, um, play. And talk, of course.

Other than that, we went to KMart to pick up a few supplies. Caleb had a chocolate bar and wouldn't share with Zali, Grandma or me, even when we begged.

The kids played with a capsicum while I made their dinner (we don't like them, but the lady at the markets insists on putting a few in our shopping). Baths, some jelly (pronounced 'jey-yey, cause 'l's' are like a 'y'), and bedtime. They both went to sleep fast after a big day.

I know they are ours, but I love them dearly.