Yesterday was the big day for our little Barney who had his first ever day at school. It was also a big day for Annabelle who started High School. Lucky old Jimmie didn't have to go back until today, hence him not being in the photograph. But here is a lovely picture of wee Barney and Annabelle in their school uniforms, all ready for their first days at school.Barney had been nervous all night and hadn't slept well. He was excited, but also scared, and had a lot of questions to ask - such as "will the teachers know I'm coming?" Annabelle on the other hand wasn't nervous for a single second, right up until we arrived in the car at the school and she saw everyone going inside. Then she said "oh, now I feel nervous".
At the school Barney was a brave little trouper. I took him into the cloak room to hang up his bag, where a teacher met him and ushered him into the classroom. I gave him a hug and said goodbye and the poor little mite looked so scared that his bottom lip was quivering. He never said a word as he walked into the classroom. I got back to the car and nearly burst into tears for him.
Three long hours past before I could collect him from school. The children all came out in a line and Barney was there waving to me with a huge grin on his face. He had really enjoyed the day and couldn't wait to go back again! I was so relieved! When he got home he went looking for his Dad to tell him all about it. But Daddy and Jimmie were hiding in the kitchen with streamers and party food. When he walked in they threw the streamers over him, shouted 'surprise' and congratulated him for being such a big brave boy. When Annabelle got home from school we all eat the party food and played a few games. Dan is so good at entertaining children! He made a pass the parcel, and got together a box full of objects for us to feel and identify blind folded.
Annabelle got the bus home in the afternoon and said she'd had a good day. She was pleased that two of her school friends from primary school are in her new class, and that she has a really cool teacher for the next 5 years (according to her big brother who has analysed them all over the past 2 years!) Today Jimmie started back at school and I dropped them both off together. I feel so old having two kids in high school already!The rest of the 'first day at school' photos can be seen by clicking here.
Wow it's amazing how far Anabelle has come. Do you remember when you used to be worried about her being afraid of new things etc and now to not have even one nerve until she got right to the doors, it's a great achievement.
ReplyDeleteI don't think the first day at school is as bad for the kids as for the parents, cos you have no idea how they are feeling until you see them at the end of the day, you probably worried more than wee Barney did. Lol!
Glad to hear the baby is healthy. I don't think you need to worry, at the rate it's growing you could probably give birth months early and have a normal sized baby!! lol.
Yes thats true about Annabelle. Shes certainly grown in confidence. I think her period of home schooling really helped there. She used to help her Dad at work by taking parcels to the post office, paying bills etc for him. All sorts of things most little kids wouldnt do. I guess thats contributed to her confidence in doing new things.
ReplyDeleteIm sure baby will be fine. She seems to big and strong at the moment that I really cant see her being affected that badly.