A couple of weeks ago, I shared a post on how I was feeling about my son starting school for the first time. It’s been a little up and down with getting him dressed in the morning. We’re getting there though. He’s not crying as much going to school. But that’s typical Freddy – he has the time of his life once he’s there. When I seen photos of him playing via one of the school’s social pages, I immediately smiled.
When we pick him up, he walks out looking so happy with a big smile on his face as he runs to us. Seeing him wearing his little backpack that’s actually more than half the size of him and carrying his reading bag, melts my heart. Little Mr Independent.
So, I think at first, it’s the change from private nursery to primary school. Freddy is all about routine – days of the work associated with certain environments and directions on where those places are. But two weeks in, and full time from now on (woooo), we’re starting to notice a difference.
Just yesterday, when we arrived at the playground outside school, Freddy said, “Yay!” and was happy to see the teachers open the doors. He’s took a liking to a certain one of course, and goes in for her to hold his hand or have a cuddle first. Freddy has been this way ever since starting private nursery at 9 months old. It’s always really nice to see. He likes to root for his safe person in the room so I’m happy he has her.
Remember I said I might even meet a mum friend too? Well, there’s one who has said hi and chatted to me and Danny right from Freddy’s first day and her daughter is so friendly to all the kids. I hope there are more parents and children that can be as kind. And there’s something special when seeing her and Freddy walking back from school some days and going to the shop. You wouldn’t guess it, but Freddy goes for ice pops, no matter the weather! Oh, and one of each colour that’s in the freezer. I do love him and his cheekiness. Every time I hear him say, “Shop now” it’s either going to be to stock up on ice pops, fruit, or cucumbers! Random choices I know, but they are his go-to items.
I happen to be writing this part last but it’s the one thing that I still stare at and makes me realise just how much Freddy is growing. The uniform. Seeing him wearing it, especially through struggled of getting him dressed most days so far, he’s always happy once it’s done and looks extra cute each day. He’s obsessed with his dinosaur wellies and I love it.
No matter if Freddy finds something challenging, even if other kids don’t, or what comes to easy to him, but not for other children, it’s okay. He’s his own little person and I couldn’t be prouder of him. I say that and he’ll probably do something new and I’m amazed again.
Here’s to Freddy on his new adventure. Go and have the best time!
