First Day in Care....

Dressing our little Nudie was a sad, but exciting day today (5^th October 2009) as it was his first day off to baby school. Yup, off to care for three days a week. A new era in both his, and our life. One which we didn’t really want to occur – why won’t our parents retire and move to Rockhampton (pretty pleeeease!)!

In all seriousness, we think he is ready for this next step. It would be fair to say Jude is now a little bored at times despite all his ‘girls’ lunches, reading groups, swimming lessons, zoo visits, walks, PJ Wednesdays, as many trips to Woolies as possible, shopping weekly at out favourite shop where he receives cuddles from all the girls including the owner who calls him Juicy Jude, sing-a-long Saturdays and musical Mondays…, I’m sure you get the picture. Jude is a busy boy, but still he is missing out on one major thing…, lots of other ‘little people’ to play with. He is mesmerised by other children and loves socialising so hopefully starting care could only be a good thing.

So after a little ‘welling’ in the eyes (from daddy of course – he he), all three of us got stuck into our day. Jude spent the morning playing in the sand pit, had a lovely morning tea with 5 other friends, a quick go of his favourite toy (yup, they have a mower – who would have thought!), off for a sleep (yesssssss, we have success), a little lunch followed by some singing, playing with the counting beads, afternoon tea and then back outside for some playtime. Apparently there was lots more achieved during his 8 hour day, however, too much to include in his daily newsletter from Tonya – his new favourite friend from Monday-Wednesday. A few teary periods reported, but an ‘ok’ first day for Jude.

I wonder what day 2 will bring for our little man……