We are already into week three of big school... and it's like we've always been doing this. Angus' enthusiasm and confidence will surely wane at some point, but for now we're running with it and he's having a top time. All that structure, routine and recognition. Just the kind of stuff he loves. Things such as library, sport, merit certificates and making new friends, have definitely been the highlights to now. Felix and I are enjoying ourselves too. We're constantly busy, between cleaning, cooking, washing, shopping, sewing, socialising and running to and from school. Six hours seems like two and the days are flying by.
Angus brought home a lovely photo of himself and his assigned year four buddy. Because it is the sweetest photo, I placed it on the fridge. Makes me smile each time I look at it. Felix, on the other hand, not so much. I have overheard him muttering at it... "Angus, school, NnnnnnnO!" And on more than a few occasions I've caught him hitting the fridge where the photo sits. Though it took the strategic positioning of one of those magnets, right over Nicholas' face, to confirm it... Felix doesn't want to share his brother, with anyone.
Oh that's so sweet! I hadn't thought about how much it must be an adjustment process for the younger sibling too! Bet his loving more mum time though xx
ReplyDeletePoor Felix. It's a big transition for him and sharing your favourite person in the whole world is terribly hard to get used to. Angus sounds like he is having a ball at school - good on him!
ReplyDeleteLove it J, just Love it! Go Angus. Felix might need a place and a friend that's just for him so he can feel just as special as Angus is at the moment? Or maybe some special brother activities on weekends to reassure Felix nobody could take his place in Angus' life. Poor thing.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww bless!!
ReplyDeletePoor little Felix - but how wonderful for Angus to be settling in so beautifully
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Oh bless! Poor angus. What an adjustment for him. So glad to hear that school has been met with much enthusiasm! It won't wane - and yes, time flies between pick ups and drop offs! Xx
ReplyDeleteSo glad your big boy is having a fabulous time at school- it is alot of fun, & I'm sure Felix will get over it soon- it's big changes for him too.
ReplyDeleteGlad all is going well..separation can be hardest on the younger one...hope he adjusts for you soon. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bond your two boys have, it is gorgeous they love each other so much. But poor Felix, missing his big bro so much, it is so hard for them to understand (Zoe some times is the same, misses her big sis at school, but it is a lot less now she is busy at kinder every weekday morning)
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Cute photo! My kids loved looking after their prep buddies in primary school.
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Melissah