I just had to include the pic of Jack having to stop and kill a few locusts before we could get going...such a typical boy thing to do!! I just love it...We're into the second week now. A new era....and it's taking a bit of adjusting on every one's behalf. Jack is unbelievably tired when he comes home and Gem is hanging out to play on the trampoline (which they generally spend half their waking hours on). Jack is busy telling us about his day, showing us his reader etc and poor Gem is completely put out. When he finally gets around to playing, they usually start fighting.....never mind, I'm sure it will sort itself out.
On the upside, Gem and I are spending some really nice time together. I was worried how it would be with just the two of us, since Jack and her played so well all day but I am really enjoying it. Living only 2 houses from the Primary School definitely has it's advantages. Gem is making a name for herself with a new dress up outfit, bike or pram with dolls that accompany us on our 2-3 walks over to the school each day.
The challenge is feeling comfortable with Jack being safe (because of his allergies to Peanuts and Cows Milk). But the anxiety is slowly easing with the staff being really cooperative. With Jack being at Child Care and Kindy for so long now, we were so used to the way things were. Another reason why living so close to the school is great, since I have already gotten home twice and realised I had left the Epipens at the Front Office.
I really expected that I would cry...I had a lump in my throat that morning and held a few tears back when I said he might bring a reader home but I was happy to leave him. I know he is ready for it and knowing he is in good hands helps. (His teacher has taught Grant's brother, myself and my brother!!) They are also doing a topic on dinosaurs this term so he is in his element. Having 2 three day weeks to begin with is also helping. When he is going full time I think I am really going to miss having him around....Jxx
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