Most kids here started back to school today and I have to say I think I was dreading it more than my kids! I'm probably insane but I really enjoyed having them with me all summer and I didn't want to go back to pottering around the house all day by myself. My youngest was excited and the eldest dreading it but as soon as we got to the playground this morning the eldest ran to his friends and didn't even say bye to me
However I was really sad to see the youngest one join his line and none of his friends noticed him so he just stood there looking around him, lost. His wee face looked so sad and I just wanted to grab him and run back home. He's 5 but still very babyish and isn't the most confident kid. He had worried through the summer that his friends might not recognise him ( the things kids think of) and it must have seemed like they didn't this morning.
I know by next week I'll be pushing them out the door and glad to have a few hours peace but today I just can't wait til hometime and am praying they've both had a great day.