Hello new school year! This year all three are at the same school, a short walk from our house. I can't even tell you how relieved I am. It's been a game changer. We all walk in the morning together, starting the day off with a nice stroll (and Henry and I continue the long way home to get in more steps) and in the afternoon the kids meet up and walk home as a group while the baby naps. I feel so much safer having everyone close by. The convenience is not taken for granted. Davy has been a champ, starting a new school and trying to figure out new friends.
Morning hugs goodbye. All the hearts for these kiddos.
The first afternoon after school we had tea. I'm still trying to set out a proper tea a couple times a month at at least for special occasions.
So far things are going well. The teachers seem suited for each kid. Eddy's especially is a challenge--in a good way--and I'm glad. He'd not been stretched enough the past two years.
I'm helping with a music class for toddlers at the church once a week. There was a lack of willing leaders and I was planning to bring him to something. I realized it really was my turn to volunteer for a good cause. I've gone to so many music/story times over the past ten years. I have been surprised by how easy it's been to come up with songs and activities, just having participated and observed. Learning by example. Henry likes going and seeing people his size.
Henry's getting all my attention during the school hours and he's fine with that. But really he lights up when he hears the door opening and the kids' voices. When he spots them his whole body shows his joy at his siblings presence.
