I put all my children into daycare when they get to the age of 2. I believe it helps them and it give me a much needed break and time with the youngest member of the family. Today it's Leah's first day. She was so excited to be going to school today. She woke up at 6am got her bag and packed it. She even remembered to put Dora in for nap time. She got ready for school just like her big brothers and when it was time to walk out the door she had the biggest smile on her face. This was her moment.
When we got to day care she put her bag, lunchbox and water bottle in their spots just like she had seen her big bother do all year. She put her hat on gave me a kiss and ran to play. I fussed around making sure both children had everything, settling the baby and signing them in. Then I called out "bye bye Leah, mummy will pick you up in the afternoon". That was it. She looked at me with tears welling up in her eyes and as I reached for the door handle her little feet were running as she was screaming "MUMMY NO". My little angel was beside herself that I was going to leave her alone at school. (so much for my explaining what would happen)
As I walked out of daycare I cried. I could hear her crying and I was not the one giving her a cuddle. I heart was in my stomach. I still needed to drop my eldest son of at school so I dried my eyes and hoped she was starting to settle. When I got home I put the baby to sleep but I still felt my heart in my stomach. I then sat down and cried.
I know she is going to have a wonderful but all I want to do is run down the street and hold her in my arms. ( I may pop in soon just to ask how she is going). I thought I would get better at sending my kids to daycare/school but it's the same with every child.
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Saturday, 8 September 2012
4 not so little Personalities
I am amazed about how all 4 of my children have different personalities. They are all so different. What amazes me more it that most of the time they all work together.
Noah is my eldest and handfull. He is a full on child and always seeks approval. He wants to be told he is doing a good job and seeks praise. He like attention. This can get him into lots of trouble because he will do anything to get that attention.He always needs something to do and get bored easy. He is also a sensitive child and takes everything to heart. He is loving and always tries to help. When I am sick he is the one who will give me a teddy to cuddle, ask God to make me better and tell his brothers and sister to be quiet.
Joshua is next in line. He has been such an easy child. He like lots of alone time. He likes heaps of space. He is a boys boy. He is good at sport, He is also lazy. If there is something on the t.v that he finds boring and the remote control is not in arms reach he will not change the Chanel. That would mean he would have to get up and grab the remote control. He would rather sit and watch that boring show. He also has a short temper and becomes frustrated easy. He enjoys pulling things apart to find out how they work. Many times I have found him pulling apart a torch, toy, DVD player to see how it is put together.
Leah is another full on child. She is very independent. She has to do everything for herself. She is the boss. Everything has to be her way and you better do as she says or there will be trouble. She is also very affectionate she gives the longest cuddles loves kisses and loves being close to people.
Oliver is only 5 months old so he has not really shown who he is. So far I can tell that he is very laid back. Nothing really seams to bother him. He tends to take everything on the chin. He hates being left in a room alone.
So there we have it. 4 very different little people in one house. I'm not sure how they all work together (most of the time) but they do.
Noah is my eldest and handfull. He is a full on child and always seeks approval. He wants to be told he is doing a good job and seeks praise. He like attention. This can get him into lots of trouble because he will do anything to get that attention.He always needs something to do and get bored easy. He is also a sensitive child and takes everything to heart. He is loving and always tries to help. When I am sick he is the one who will give me a teddy to cuddle, ask God to make me better and tell his brothers and sister to be quiet.
Joshua is next in line. He has been such an easy child. He like lots of alone time. He likes heaps of space. He is a boys boy. He is good at sport, He is also lazy. If there is something on the t.v that he finds boring and the remote control is not in arms reach he will not change the Chanel. That would mean he would have to get up and grab the remote control. He would rather sit and watch that boring show. He also has a short temper and becomes frustrated easy. He enjoys pulling things apart to find out how they work. Many times I have found him pulling apart a torch, toy, DVD player to see how it is put together.
Leah is another full on child. She is very independent. She has to do everything for herself. She is the boss. Everything has to be her way and you better do as she says or there will be trouble. She is also very affectionate she gives the longest cuddles loves kisses and loves being close to people.
Oliver is only 5 months old so he has not really shown who he is. So far I can tell that he is very laid back. Nothing really seams to bother him. He tends to take everything on the chin. He hates being left in a room alone.
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Lets try this again
I tried to start a blog a few months back but my internet got cut off and while I was waiting for it to come back I forgot my email address and passwords.
This blog is about my little family, how I survive with 4 young children and my journey in life.
So if anyone is reading this... Enjoy.
This blog is about my little family, how I survive with 4 young children and my journey in life.
So if anyone is reading this... Enjoy.
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