Well, it had to happen. Maddie had her first day at big school today. A big day for all the family. Maddie must have been pretty excited as this morning went off without a hitch. Pretty much back into the same routine that we had used for preschool. ie Have everything ready the night before so that all you needed to do in the morning was get up, have brekkie, brush hair and teeth, get dressed then out the door. Ma and Pa came over to see us off and to take some pictures. Then we were off. We got to school nice and early so that we could see what the routine would be for tomorrow when we have to line up for assembly. Mummy was doing ok until it was time for Mad's to go in and then Maddie started to cry and well her mum couldn't let her cry by herself so joined her, which left poor Daddy to actually take her into the room whilst Mum babysat Sabi in the pram outside. I promise to try harder tomorrow and will not cry!
Maddie's school day for the first 2 weeks finishes at 12.30pm. So at 12.30pm her two parents and sister (who had missed her all morning) were dutifully in attendance. She was all smiles when she came out and was very proud of her home reader bag which had her homework. (Yes HOMEWORK on the first day of school) and other notes for us in it. As a treat for surviving we took her up to the donut shop for a milkshake and a celebratory donut.
Here are some pics of the momentus event. (PS note the snail with THE bag)
