One side effect of the long Summer holidays, is that after a while, you start to forget what day it is. Halloween costumes are in the shops but nothing prepared me for what I saw in my local store on the 31st August…Christmas decorations!
Not just one or two items but aisles of the twinkly stuff. At the risk of sounding like a miserable old git – it’s just a bit much. It’s summer, not winter. It’s not even autumn… come on!!
The Summer Holidays have been great to be honest. Good weather, lots of days out and weekly play dates to keep things fun for my daughter. I’m tired but happy. I had a few wobbly days, when my dodgy retinas pushed their way into the foreground of my mind but on the whole I was at peace.
It has been challenging to organise weekly and sometimes daily trips, playdates, visits and family time; to ensure a steady stream of constant toddler entertainment. My achievements were usually met with “What else are we doing Mummy?”. Else? What do you mean else? You’re 4 Years old! “What’s next Mummy?”. Next? We’ve been gone all day and your friends have only just left – the only thing next is mummy starting dinner…and maybe taking a nap!
Another milestone is approaching. My daughter is days away from starting school. Nursery and Preschool complete, we are now onto the next step. I shed proud tears today as she tried on her new school uniform. So tiny and yet so grown up. Mummy’s tiny big girl! She looked beautiful.
Part of me is so glad that normality is about to resume. Slightly nervous too as Covid is still very much here and centre stage, as we try and adapt and live with it.
I have read through the endless paperwork and literature from the school. Summer holiday home work and challenges are almost complete. School uniform, PE kit and even hair accessories are all set to go. All that is left to do – is start.
My precious baby girl. I’m so proud of you. I know you’re excited and I’m excited too. I’m so happy I can be part of this experience with you. I am so grateful to be able to watch you put your uniform on. I can’t help but smile as I see you check your reflection in the mirror with pride. You’re so beautiful and you will be amazing.
I can’t wait to hold your hand as we walk to school together but most of all; I can’t wait to be there at the end of the day, to hear all about your new adventures. This is just the beginning…