After a two week break, we were all ready for back to school. The break was nice... we didn't do much of anything, apart from playdates and park visits. I enjoyed the relaxing mornings, not having to hurry to get myself and the kids ready for the school run. And I think the kids were ready for the break and a chance to get refreshed.
Susanna returned to the classroom with her third new teacher of the year. This is the actual Year 1 teacher who was out on maternity leave. The teacher who was meant to be there until now left at Christmas, so there was a different teacher for the Spring term. (There is no "winter" term.) She doesn't seem too bothered by all the change... with 30 kids, I think there are a lot of people coming in and out anyway, helping in the classroom. So there are still plenty of familiar faces.
Ben just loves his preschool and is always a bit disappointed on Wednesdays when he doesn't get to go. He has a few really good buddies there and generally seems be friends with just about everyone. There is one little boy with whom he tends to clash, but Ben still considers this boy his friend and invited him to his party. Ben loves to talk and gets along with anyone who is willing to listen!
Both kids started swimming lessons again this week. Ben is still doing football but we have stopped Tumble Tots as he was quite a bit older than the other children in the class. Susanna is still in Rainbows and is starting a drama course after school. So that gives us one free afternoon a week!
Its been staying light here until after 8 at night which has been really nice, but it makes it harder for the kids to get settled in bed. The good thing is that I have plenty of time to go walking after they do go to bed, which has been very nice. We've been having some nice weather and I have to take advantage while I can - you never know when it will go back to being cold and rainy!
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