2019 and start of a New School Journey

2018 came and went with some fun fare and huddles for learning and memories.

2019 started fast and furious because I now have 2 school-going kids! Today is Day 2 of school and it was rush rush rush. Wonder how long it's gonna take to get into routine.

Big K eased into Pri 2 easily as expected. But that doesn't mean this lad doesn't have his own struggles and insecurities. Pri 1 has been a great learning journey for him and he has grown so much, despite his tyrant behaviour on most days. How I wish I have octupos arms and hug this boy tight and hard and assure we can walk through the journey together confidently. I have to work harder at this, definitely.

Lil K... Well he too eased into Pri 1 easily and confidently (such a surprise cos I hadn't had time to prep him well for this big new journey of his). Towards end of school yesterday at 12.30pm, he thought it was time to go home and took his bag and walked out of class. He still thought it was like childcare days when the sight of parents = going home time!! He seemed all ready and eager and seemed to know very well what's going on and orientated himself quite well with dismissal waiting area etc. Keeping fingers crossed he will ease into routine fast and speed up a a little in the mornings.

For me, I NEED to take few steps back and breath. Already the yelling and volcano eruptions had started and I really don't wish to go down the horrid path of 2018. Being on leave this week and be in the company and space of my boys allows me to pace, think, examine, evaluate my year ahead and what I need and ought to do to be better, happier, calmer, compassionate and have some fun. I am also very appreciative of friends who 'dropped by' with messages and sweet notes to start my first day yesterday with 2 pri school kids. Your messages meant so much and it really felt great to be thought of. Thank you!! 

Day 3 of Jan and Day 2 of school year has just started. Let's charge on towards a fruitful, rewarding day today.