It's been a big week in the Reid household. James started Year 1 last Wednesday (minus several teeth). He was still recognised by his friends and seems to have settled in very quickly. The school mixes up the classes each year, but he's still with some of his good friends (Tommy and Noah) and he likes his new teacher, Mrs Rimmer, who although shouts (though not at him of course), lets them take their shoes off. This seems an exceptionally simple. but very popular ploy, and should be recommended to all new teachers (though may not go down so well in the UK in a cold classroom - it's bee over 30 degrees all week here).
Olivia started school on Monday and went with far less fuss than she ever did to pre-school. Her new teacher is Mrs Lear mouth and according to Olivia is "very pretty and beautiful" - a key kindie qualification. She has Tess in her class and I think that has made it very easy for her to settle in. though she is getting tired and we had several breakdowns in the evening at the end of the week.
My week was one big breakdown. I had no problem keeping myself busy - 6 years worth of chores to do - things I have been putting off until they were both at school. But I miss them and the guilt free trips to the beach, zoo, aquarium, on the ferry etc. I have been very lucky to be able to spend so much time with my children and doing such wonderful things and in such a beautiful place (where the sun usually shines).
This is Olivia's sport uniform and I think she looks exceptionally cute in it (though she does seem to have very big feet).
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