So it's happened. Little Miss is officially a school girl and My Boy has started Key Stage 2 - that's "The Juniors" in old money. I am happy and proud that they are developing into confident, independent little people who love the social and educational opportunities that school provides. They both had a great day and came home eager to report on the things they had done - new teachers, friends, lessons. Until an agressive wasp came along this evening, leaving MB with his most painful injury to date, it was a great day for them.
Their childhoods are moving apace and for this moment at least, it seems they are leaving "me" behind. By which I mean the "me" that has been all about them. It's a strange time for a woman who has been defined by her (paid) work and then by being a mother, and I can totally see how some in my situation resort to having another child to fill that gap (definitely not me!!!). I'm very thankful that we have a puppy coming home in just over two weeks, and I have my crafts and this blog! Amidst the unfamiliarity of this new phase in our family life, there is a spark of excitement - of new things to come. Do you feel it too?
Their childhoods are moving apace and for this moment at least, it seems they are leaving "me" behind. By which I mean the "me" that has been all about them. It's a strange time for a woman who has been defined by her (paid) work and then by being a mother, and I can totally see how some in my situation resort to having another child to fill that gap (definitely not me!!!). I'm very thankful that we have a puppy coming home in just over two weeks, and I have my crafts and this blog! Amidst the unfamiliarity of this new phase in our family life, there is a spark of excitement - of new things to come. Do you feel it too?
Bless them, they look really happy. I remember the feeling well, it was 14 years ago for me!!!! Where did the time go!!! I was lost, when my little shadow started school. X
ReplyDeleteThey are so adorable!
ReplyDeleteTrying again, had real problems commenting on blogs :(
ReplyDeleteThey both look so smart. Missed mine so much when they all went to school. You find ways to fill the time and you feel fresher when they get home.
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Trying again, had real problems commenting on blogs :(
ReplyDeleteThey both look so smart. Missed mine so much when they all went to school. You find ways to fill the time and you feel fresher when they get home.
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They are too cute. Glad their first day went well. I think as mums we are always evolving since our schedule changes.
ReplyDeleteOh they look so super cute! What gorgeous smiles :)
ReplyDeleteThere is a good feeling in the air - it's come our way too!