Tag Archives: Back to school

First Day of Second Class

“I’m too tired! This jumper is itchy. I don’t like the tie.” “It’s lashing (there was a little bit of rain), why can’t we drive? My legs hurt (when we proceeded to walk). Oooh, look a Tesla!” All of a … Continue reading

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The First Day Of School (Again)

Eight years ago our eldest had her very first, first day of school. There were nerves and excitement  (from all of us) as she took her first steps into the unknown without us. Over the next eight years, there were … Continue reading

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Back to School – All Is Different But Still The Same

There was such excitement this morning. The day our household has been counting down to was finally here! After just over 6 months in just our care – the 9 and the 4 year old were taking their first steps … Continue reading

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Thank You Teacher!

As students around the world (Northern Hemisphere) prepare for their first day of school, there are also teachers who have been busy getting classrooms ready, lesson plans finished and are there with open arms to take in a new batch … Continue reading

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First Day of First Class

Today she held my hand as she walked to her first day of first class. She was both excited and nervous. Today, she still needed her mum (and dad, but I was the closest one today). This won’t always be … Continue reading

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