Back to School 2016

So it was back to school day today for all 3 of my boys.  I was pretty organised and had everything out ready to go on Thursday.   There was so much to sort out!  3 sets of uniform, labelled, 2 have bags and pencil cases now, with drinks bottles, coats, lunch boxes, book bag, reading books, literacy books, PE kits, shoes, all labelled! Phew!

I thought they would all sleep in, but nope, they were all up by 6:30am.  They were pretty good at getting ready and I even did their hair in time to take pictures too!  Leo was particularly excited because he now has a rucksack and was starting Junior school.

They all went in fine without a second glance back. :(

I came straight home, pottered a little and then went to play netball for an hour which is always a good run around and it gets rather hot in the hall.

I zoomed straight home for a very quick shower, chucked some washing on and then went to meet my Lucy for some lunch.  It was lush! I had an omelette, with chunky chips and salad and 2 cups of tea.

I didn't stay too long as I was parked in a one hour zone only, which worked out well as traffic was bad getting home so I didn't have too long to do some more jobs before going to pick up the boys.

Oscar was out first.  He said he didn't get any warnings and he had a good day but doesn't want to go tomorrow.  Next was Leo who ran up to me and gave me a massive hug saying he got a raffle ticket!  They give out raffle tickets for anything good and in assembly the pick a winner from a jar and they win a small prize.  He as so happy!  Think he had a great day and I hope it continues.

We got to have a quick look around Leo's classroom and he showed me where he is sitting and where his peg and drawer are.  It was lush to see how excited and happy he was.

Next stop was Ellis' classroom, which is now upstairs! That makes him more important obviously.  The classroom was smaller than I was expecting but he likes it and he gets to sit on a stool at a higher table.

His teacher said he had a really good day and that he was helpful and full of ideas.  He likes her which is the main thing and I hope he continues to have a good year.  Time will tell.

I totally forgot that I had to get Oscar to his dance class, so we immediately zoomed off for that, but because I was so quick, Leo didn't have trousers or shoes on and Ellis hadn't bothered putting his shoes on either, so the 2 of them had to sit in the car while I did a little food shop.

We popped home to put the food away and get Leo changed ready for Beavers and then we were back off in the car to get Oscar.

I tried to feed everyone as much as possible before my friend picked Leo up for his club.

The rest of the evening went rather smoothly.  Oscar did amazing reading and I wrote in his book and got everything out ready for tomorrow.  I determined to stay organised but I think it may only last a week, at most!

I picked Leo up from Beavers and he showered and went to bed after a bowl of cereal and Ellis played a game of chess with Rob until nearly 8:30pm which is an hour past when he should have been in bed.

My plan for the evening is to watch Cold Feet which is back on TV and get to bed at a reasonable hour.

This back to school business is hard work!