Since Gaby turned the big 5 her attitude has suddenly changed SO much - she's almost acting like a hormonal teenager, which terrifies me.. I didn't think I'd have to deal with this sort of behaviour for another few years. She just doesn't listen, and when she does listen, will reply with a grunt or a sigh or a roll of the eyes. I think part of it is that she's tired - but if she goes to sleep any earlier she will be missing dinner... she is in bed at 7pm every night!
It's funny seeing them growing up, becoming their own persons - and becoming nice and headstrong. That is what I try to remind myself - she's learning to be her own person, learning to stand up for herself - she's figuring out what she likes and doesn't like... I just wish she would do it in a way that was more... smiley and laughy and non-eye-rolley!
At the same time though, she's also becoming one fantastic little kids - still so sweet with her little sister, so caring... and her personality is definitely shining through, particularly her sense of humor - she definitely has my side of the families sense of humor, which is a good thing (I think). She thought she was hilarious the other day when she said to her little friend Belle "hey Belle - can I ring your bell?"... I had to laugh, because it was kind of funny...
I'm so proud of her as far as school goes - learning to read and write and spell - doing all the things 'big kids' do. I wasn't sure I was ready for a 'big kid', but I can tell already that we're entering a fantastic new phase in her life, and I really cannot wait to watch her blossom - intellectually and personally!
Showing posts with label school. Show all posts
Showing posts with label school. Show all posts
November 14, 2011
July 13, 2011
Official start school date!
Today we got Gaby's official 'starting school' date! As I expected, she's starting on her actual birthday - so come October 26th I will have not only a five year old - but a big school girl! I remember it seemed to take forever for her to turn one, but each year since then has seemed to go faster and faster and faster... I hope it doesn't go THIS fast with Emersyn!
I need to get her school uniform sorted soon - and I can't wait, I know it's going to be a big Mummy-cry-day when she does start school, but I also can't wait to see her in her school uniform, with her school bag - all excited and ready to go.... then getting to school, and being welcomed to the class, the thought brings tears to my eyes, but also joy to my heart. I'm so proud of Gaby - she's such a well rounded, smart, funny, caring... just FABULOUS little girl... and I really couldn't be prouder of her.
I need to get her school uniform sorted soon - and I can't wait, I know it's going to be a big Mummy-cry-day when she does start school, but I also can't wait to see her in her school uniform, with her school bag - all excited and ready to go.... then getting to school, and being welcomed to the class, the thought brings tears to my eyes, but also joy to my heart. I'm so proud of Gaby - she's such a well rounded, smart, funny, caring... just FABULOUS little girl... and I really couldn't be prouder of her.
March 28, 2011
To the principals office we go....
Today I enrolled Gaby in primary (elementary) school - WOW, what a feeling!!! I don't know if I am sad or REALLY excited about it... My baby is not a baby anymore - I am planning on getting her school uniform & taking her to her 'school readiness' class, purchasing her 'big girl' school bag, getting name tags made up. Wow.
We met with the principal and he was really nice, made me feel very happy with my decision to send her to that particular school! As far as 'decile' goes, it is low (meaning most of the children who make up the student population are from low socio-economic areas) - however the class size is small & that was really the most important thing for me when it came to finding a school for her. Right through primary & intermediate (middle) school I was in a class of 25 at the most, whereas a lot of the classes around here are 30+.. and I really want Gaby to have that more intimate setting, where the teacher has more time to spend working 1 on 1 with the kids.
I have to say, she looked SO in place at the school - like she really belonged there. The kids were having their morning break while we were there, and Gaby was a lot bigger than some of the new entrants.. very cute!
I'm feeling old now... dealing with the school principal as a PARENT, and not as a student... Being in a school and rather than dreaming of the day when I'd finally be out of there, I was organising the beginning of my daughters schooling.
I feel like the parent of a child now, and not just the parent of 'two little kids'....
We met with the principal and he was really nice, made me feel very happy with my decision to send her to that particular school! As far as 'decile' goes, it is low (meaning most of the children who make up the student population are from low socio-economic areas) - however the class size is small & that was really the most important thing for me when it came to finding a school for her. Right through primary & intermediate (middle) school I was in a class of 25 at the most, whereas a lot of the classes around here are 30+.. and I really want Gaby to have that more intimate setting, where the teacher has more time to spend working 1 on 1 with the kids.
I have to say, she looked SO in place at the school - like she really belonged there. The kids were having their morning break while we were there, and Gaby was a lot bigger than some of the new entrants.. very cute!
I'm feeling old now... dealing with the school principal as a PARENT, and not as a student... Being in a school and rather than dreaming of the day when I'd finally be out of there, I was organising the beginning of my daughters schooling.
I feel like the parent of a child now, and not just the parent of 'two little kids'....
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