Guest Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Well, that's it - my beautiful baby girl, Caitlin took the big step this morning and started school. She trotted in, quite delighted with life, didn't bother her backside (as did none of her friends) leaving a group of weeping mothers at the door. The house seems very empty now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Aw bless her! Did you take photos??? Us teachers LOVE seeing all the weeping mothers I am sure she will be having a ball Shona... Go out for lunch..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Its a big moment for you and for her. At least you have got the hens and the forum to distract you. Wait till your youngest leaves school....now that is a shattering moment.....although I have enjoyed walking straight past the uniform sections in shops these last couple of weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Oh Chooks . Horrible, isn't it but at least she went in happy and ready for her big day. When I used to work in the reception department of our local primary school, it was heartbreaking to see the children who were screaming and crying because their Mums had gone and left them at school . Caitlin will have a fabbo day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Oh gosh Shona - you poor thing!! It does make you feel a bit redundant for a while doesn't it?? At least she didn't go kicking and screaming Get some music on, put your feet up for a while and enjoy it! - Before you know it she'll be home again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Here's a picture of her and her brothers: As you can see, the boys are delighted (NOT! ) to be going back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 What a lovely photo She looks so excited to be starting school I was a gibbering wreck with a tennis ball size lump in my throat and dark glasses on when each of mine started. Put the kettle on, play loud music and prepare a space to put whatever creation she brings home with her karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Aw, how sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 She is so sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Oh Shona - she looks so grown-up compared to when I saw her in March! At least she was happy to go - I'm sure you'd feel worse if she wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 What a lovely picture. Gingham scrunchies....that takes me back. Mine all marched in to school on their first day without so much as a glance over their shoulder at their mother. Its a good thing really. Far harder if they have to be torn from you. Keep busy, make a cake, draw up your Christmas list. It will soon be home time and the hall will be full of discarded bags shoes and coats. You curse it but wouldn't have it any other way. Cousin Egluntine. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Shona, she looks very sweet with her bunches in . I think her big brothers look like her minders - very grown up. I'm so enjoying having Anna back at school - she has verbal diarrhoea sometimes (bit like her mother!) and by the end of the holidays I felt as if her voice was drilling into my head . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 What a lovely piccie. They look so smart. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Just congratulate yourself on a well adjusted confident little girl, then go sob in your hankie as she doen't even look back at you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Poor you Shona I still remember that day, sending them off to their first at school I hope Caitlin and you have both had a lovely day, I bet you can't wait to pick her up to see how see got on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Shona Caitlin looks so grown up...............Emily was just the same when she started school not even a backward look at me, I was in pieces with all the other mums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 awwww, i am feeling all emotional! I DREAD this day. Hopefully by then i will have another Bambino. I am also going to be a foster mom by this time next year! So i will have my hands full. love Laura. p.s when shes back home let us know what type of day she had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Oh Shona the picture of your children is wonderful Im sure Caitlin will have had an exciting day at school - how was it for her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 How did she get on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 She had a lovely day! They got thrown straight into school life, so had an assembly with the rest of school, and she even brought back a reading book for homework! The only thing that upset her slightly was that she didn't get to see her eldest brother Duncan, as the P5-7's play in a different playground, but Owen came and made sure that she was ok! All of a sudden, I can see why my childhood was filled with hot scones and cakes after school - once the house is tidy(ish!) there's nothing left to fill your day with, other than baking! I've done a batch of scones and fairy cakes for eating just now, a batch of yorkshire puddings for the freezer and a sponge for my mum! Heres hoping that tomorrow goes as smoothly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 So pleased she had a great first day Shona and it was really kind of her brother to check she was ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Oh, Shona, what a lovely photo It's such a big step when they start school, and a big wrench, I remember waving bravely to both of mine as they marched into school for their very first days, then going home sobbing Glad to hear she enjoyed it, and what a fabulous big brother checking up on her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I agree, what a fab photo! Pleased her first day went well. I vaguely remember my first day at school - I think I had a good time although I couldn't work out why I was there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 awww am glad all went well!!! where abouts are you? my lil boy dont go back till the 5th sept!??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Arr Bless, so grown up.... x I cried when my first two went to school, by the time the other two went to school, i had the flags ready.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
