Have a good day!

My baby is off on her own into the big world of school.

First day and she was so excited. All dressed up in her uniform, she looked so grown up yet so small. I was beaming inside and she was beaming all over.

Desperate to get into her classroom, Jo San was all smiles all the way to school. My fears that she would have separation anxiety were totally put to rest. In fact I was very pleased to see that there were no tears at all from any of the children. They all looked like they were excited to see their teachers and the school. A great omen.

After a long summer break, I'm wondering what do I do until midday and soon it will be until 3pm? Enjoying a cup of tea in a quiet house almost seems decadent. Shall I tackle the cleaning, shopping or just relax? Wow is this how my day will be for the foreseeable future? That's a scary thought for someone that needs to be occupied.

Actually the first morning flew by and come 12 o'clock the first thing little Jo San said was "when can i stay for lunch?". She loved her first day, declaring it "a fun day!". Long may this continue.

My First School Shoes

When did buying shoes become such an emotional event?

Yesterday we went to buy Jo San's first pair of School Shoes! At first the store looked packed with children (mainly girls) all waiting, surprisingly patiently, to have their feet measured. We joined the queue expecting a long wait but suddenly a group of 'trained fitters' arrived and took charge of the mums and their children, and soon Jo San was having her feet measured and choosing her shoes.

Her first choice was not available as her feet were too small for that range, but the fitter (Matthew) did a great job offering alternatives and made this the easiest shoe buying experience for Jo San. Oh the battles we had in her earlier years!

Looking at Jo San's face when she put on the shoes she looked so proud and grown up, I had to fight the tears welling up. Not a good look... blubbering mum in a shoe shop!

Wearing her 'Super Star' sticker proudly Jo San showed off her shoes to her friend outside the store...... Even at this age, boys just don't understand the love we girls have for shoes, particularly when its your first school shoes!