I'm feeling very apprehensive about this week, because this is the week that Jamie starts playgroup. I had been really excited to find out he'd got a place, but as it's got closer and closer, I've been worrying more and more about how he's going to get on.
He seems to find new situations and new people quite intimidating sometimes, so I really don't know how he's going to handle being left there without me. He's never been left with anyone apart from our mums before in his whole 2 years and 9 months, so it's a huge thing for him (and me!) If I had to predict what's going to happen, I'd say he'll probably throw a huge strop and spend the whole morning crying and refusing to take part in anything. But I really hope he surprises me and is ok with it all. I know most children his age find it takes a while to settle at preschool, so it's to be expected really.
I've been trying to prepare him for it by explaining what's going to happen, but I don't think he really gets it. I'm staying with him for the morning on Thursday, which in a way is good as hopefully it'll get him more comfortable with the place and the new people...but on the other hand it'll then be harder to leave him on his own on Friday, and possibly will be confusing for him as I was there the day before.
Anyway, hopefully it'll all go fine, and we have a long weekend away to look forward to afterwards. We are off down to Woolacombe on Friday afternoon until Monday, and I'm really looking forward to having some time together, taking the kids swimming and to the beach (hopefully, if it's not too wet or cold).
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