Starting school 2015

This is a momentous year!

All 3 kids are attending some form of education/school!

Madison:

She started Primary one at Singapore Chinese Girls' School this year. My alma mater! I cannot believe I have a daughter who attends the same school as I did. First day of school was on the 2nd of January ( same day Chris and I arrived back from our trip! ). Madison did very well! There were no tears, just smiles all around. What a change from primary school 30 years ago.

Annika:

She moves up to Kindergarten 1 and for the first time she will be attending preschool by herself. For the past 2 years she has always had Madison to lead and comfort her. I under estimated the effect this would have on her. All my efforts and concerns were on Madison being able to cope with Primary school.

I think she was a little overwhelmed initially but bit by bit she seems to be coping. I think she now appreciates the fact that I have alone time with her every morning when I drop her off at school. I think this separation is good for her; to allow her to develop her personality and self esteem.

Liam:

My little toddler started at Cherie Hearts at Whampoa on the 5th of January. I've always had the kids do something once they turned 18 months or so; the older 2 attended Bibinogs at Serene Centre. Unfortunately logistics and sense prevail: I simply do not have the time to do a further commute so Liam is going to a local child care centre.

Day one was as expected: lots of tears, crying and culminated with my dear boy fast asleep on a mattress when it was time to go home ( at 1130am! ).

Since then he seems to have adjusted somewhat: a few tears but otherwise I bet he is wreaking havoc at school. Although I think 3 half days ( 0830- 1130am ) a week is plenty at his age, I might reconsider as he progresses. He is getting bored at home when his sisters are at school: he keeps wanting to go out!

So that's where its at !