Last Friday my darling Captain started school. We spent a great deal of time preparing him for this new adventure. For instance, I let him accompany me on many outings dressed like this:
Yes, that would be an old silk tie from the mid 1970s that belonged to his grandfather, his new school shoes and a hat from his old pre-school. I know, he looks so handsome!
The school was very specific about hair. Short back and sides apparently. This was harder for me than him.
We read an awful lot of these and that is exactly what they were, awful. Can anyone recommend a good book about starting school? Luckily, the school had made a fabulous book that included photos of his teacher, photos of the school itself and many details about the school's daily routine. We read it many times in preparation for this momentous event.
So proud to be wearing his new uniform!
Not a tear either. From him or me!
My darling boy, I am so proud of you and wish you all the best on this new and great adventure.
How exciting!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a momentous day and it was wonderful to see him dressed in his uniform, happy and confident.
Here's to a wonderful year ahead filled with new friends, great learning experiences and lots of growing!
Felicity x
Oh my goodness - he looks so adorable! Is he in kindergarten? So he didn't cry, did you?
ReplyDeleteSorry missed the last bit about you not crying (you may not cry with the first but I bet you'll cry with the last!)
ReplyDeleteHe looks super cute. School starts here on Wednesday and Farmboy is going into Year 1. Very excited he is too. I have just finished labeling all his gear and am still slightly high from permanent marker fumes...!
ReplyDeleteGlad your little man seems to have enjoyed it.
A he looks so handsome!!! My eldest went into year 1 today and I got a bit teary cos he wasn't one of the babies at school anymore, I need to get a grip!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely comments everyone.
ReplyDeleteJulia - his school call it Lower 1st, but basically it is kindy!
handsome boy!
ReplyDeleteToo gorgeous, Emma! I know what a huge effort you put into those preparations and it looks like they paid off, handsomely. Good for you, Mummy ☺. J x
ReplyDeleteWell done Emma, it must have been hard to let him go. He looks super cute in his smart uniform. Rachaelxx
ReplyDeleteEmma, I've just read a post by the gorgeous Cate @ Keep Cate Busy and thought of you immediately.
ReplyDeleteShe has posted about a lovely book which I think might be just what you're looking for to read to The Captain.
Here's the link http://keepcatebusy.blogspot.com/2011/01/day-124-rabbits-year.html
She has hyperlinked the book cover within the post so that you can have an extra squiz for yourself.
I hope that this proves to be a winner and Day #2 is a great one for the Captain!
Felicity x
Hi Emma,
ReplyDeleteWhat a uniform! Captain looks quite the schoolboy! We shopped for Doots' uniform today, she starts kindergarten in a couple of weeks (equiv. I think to NSW preschool, but the first year of 'school' here). The uniform is so casual - it's basically a sports uniform until year 3 - so not even a summer dress! But, she (thankfully) insisted on wearing it all day around the house. I think (hope!) she's getting used to the idea. I did a post on books about starting kindergarten/school a little while ago. Some of the comments recommended a few more too!
Well done for no tears - to both of you!
x Sarah
Ooh, exciting time ;) But it seems you all just got out of school - is summer that short? I think kids just look adorable in uniforms - I wish my kids school had them :) XoL
ReplyDeleteEmma your little boy looks so handsome in his new uniform. This is certainly a proud mama moment and you two did so well not to cry, I save mine for when I'm in the car:) Have a wonderful week.xo
ReplyDeleteoh emma- he looks adorable...and totally calm about the whole adventure of big school!
ReplyDeletecan't believe you didn't cry- well done you!
hope he's having a wonderful week!
melissa x
I've stumbled upon your blog from Averil's. Your son is literally just beautiful. How handsome he looks in his school uniform! It's such a big day, isn't it, in a mother's life, as well as a child's.
ReplyDeleteI hope his school experience is wonderful.
he is just gorgeous...the hat, the uniform the haircut - he looks so different!
ReplyDeletea special day and you did so well!!! big hugs x
ps. the shorts are about 1 year old now - they are very cute...Laura Ashley kids clothing (not sure if they are still making them) x