This morning has marked the end of my time having a preschooler in the house. Little H who only tuned 4 last week is now at school. As I’m writing this she’s probably running round the playground, painting or dressing up with her friends. I’ve surprised myself by not feeling sad. When Z started school three years ago I was utterly heartbroken, leaving my little boy with strangers was incredibly difficult for me, but now I know and love the school and staff, and deep down I know H is more than ready. Despite being so young she has grown up quickly being the youngest of three and her confidence in her own abilities is quite astonishing.
I feel like I made the most of the pre-school years, and there is very little I would change. I’m actually now looking forward to getting my work down in the daytime and being able to chill out more with the kids after school. It’ll be lovely to really enjoy that time, rather than being on catch up ALL the time.
It’s been 7 and I half years since I was home alone for more than nursery hours, it seems like forever and at the same time has gone so quickly. I’ll miss the noise, constant requests for food and cuddles, but equally I’ll be making the most of the peace and embracing every fun filled, noisy second when they’re all home again.
It’s a huge comfort to me that H has her big sister around school if she needs comforting. I know S and her girlie friends will keep a close eye on my baby girl.
If you still have a pre-schooler my advice would be to really enjoy the years with kids at home, make the most of the lazy mornings and relaxed days, take time to share a special lunch or picnic in the park, because time goes too fast and once school starts things are a lot harder, at least till you drop them off.
Fairy Non Bio have asked us to share the #PowerofSoft by encouraging Mums to make every moment special and give their children an extra big cuddle.
How did you, or how are you making the most of the pre-school years?
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My youngest daughter will be almost 5 by the time she goes to school as she is a September baby, so I feel like I get the benefit of an extra year at home with her …. more time for cuddles in my book. Thanks for the reminder xx
I hope little H really enjoys her time at school and you enjoy some time with the kids, I love the school days when I can get everything done and then welcome my noisy ones home. Mich x
Time flies so quickly, make the most of your time whilst they are at school because come 3.30pm that’s when the fun really starts
I don’t know why but this post made me feel a little teary! I get sad every time I think of Mads going to school next year, although I know she will be more than ready. It must be so weird to say goodbye to those preschool days, although like you say it must be nice to have the time to yourself to get stuff done. x
Time really does fly bu so quickly doesn’t it? My eldest has just started secondary school and I just want time to stop right now x x
ah yes those were the days I still cry wheen the kids go back to school after the holidays !