A pinch and a punch for the first of the month...
I’ve just walked up Black Street from my first Montessori school meeting – whew! It’s one of those “10 minutes down, 30 minutes up” streets. The sun is just setting at a little after nine, although the sea fog rolling in is making things interesting.
Can’t believe it is only the second day of school for everyone, it has been hectic at times as we settle into new routines. Yes, I know school is only next door but there are teachers to meet, book bags to find, friends to meet…. Everyone seems to be making friends left, right and centre which is very satisfactory.
Hannah loves her Montessori school. It is very structured but lots of lovely activities. The teachers seem really on to it and write goals for each child every week. I am still trying to get my head around the routines. The children help make lunches which are all vegetarian and do baking on Tuesday and Thursday. So I don’t have to make lunches for Hannah. She was quite put out this morning as she wanted to take her lunch box like the big kids although Katarina eats so little I don’t know why she bothers. I’ve had a picture home both days, unlike Zach who rarely bought things home from kindy. And she is eating, boy is she eating. She eats more than I do!!!
Zachary is also having a great start to his school year. His teacher is just evaluating what he can and can’t do, he has met some boys to be friends with and dragged me back to school this afternoon to watch him cycling around the playground. We are really enjoying living next to the school!!!
Janine went to play at a friend’s house today – AGAIN! She is off to camp next week which will help to reinforce friendships. She’s happy and really enjoying the chance to bike around the house; the section is flat and has a path all the way around. Cool. She loves our new house and her school.
Katarina has collected another girl, from another ministry family, to walk to school with and looks like we might be able to co-ordinate pick-ups too…although I think she should walk up Blacks Road, she doesn’t seem very keen. Be good exercise, we’d all be fit if we did that every day.
Chris has done an amazing job on the house, the study is nearly sorted and by the end of the week we will be able to use the spare beds so we can welcome visitors. The kids’ rooms are sorted, the computers are up and running and the music room/study is well on the way.
It was lovely to have a flying visit from Jackie and Alastair today, our senior minister and wife from Lower Hutt. With yet another earthquake in Lower Hutt this morning, I am really pleased to be here.
Can’t believe it is only the second day of school for everyone, it has been hectic at times as we settle into new routines. Yes, I know school is only next door but there are teachers to meet, book bags to find, friends to meet…. Everyone seems to be making friends left, right and centre which is very satisfactory.
Hannah loves her Montessori school. It is very structured but lots of lovely activities. The teachers seem really on to it and write goals for each child every week. I am still trying to get my head around the routines. The children help make lunches which are all vegetarian and do baking on Tuesday and Thursday. So I don’t have to make lunches for Hannah. She was quite put out this morning as she wanted to take her lunch box like the big kids although Katarina eats so little I don’t know why she bothers. I’ve had a picture home both days, unlike Zach who rarely bought things home from kindy. And she is eating, boy is she eating. She eats more than I do!!!
Zachary is also having a great start to his school year. His teacher is just evaluating what he can and can’t do, he has met some boys to be friends with and dragged me back to school this afternoon to watch him cycling around the playground. We are really enjoying living next to the school!!!
Janine went to play at a friend’s house today – AGAIN! She is off to camp next week which will help to reinforce friendships. She’s happy and really enjoying the chance to bike around the house; the section is flat and has a path all the way around. Cool. She loves our new house and her school.
Katarina has collected another girl, from another ministry family, to walk to school with and looks like we might be able to co-ordinate pick-ups too…although I think she should walk up Blacks Road, she doesn’t seem very keen. Be good exercise, we’d all be fit if we did that every day.
Chris has done an amazing job on the house, the study is nearly sorted and by the end of the week we will be able to use the spare beds so we can welcome visitors. The kids’ rooms are sorted, the computers are up and running and the music room/study is well on the way.
It was lovely to have a flying visit from Jackie and Alastair today, our senior minister and wife from Lower Hutt. With yet another earthquake in Lower Hutt this morning, I am really pleased to be here.
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