Back to School ...

I think one of the many best things of having kids is the fact that you get to relive your childhood experiences ... well, not all of them (thank goodness) ...but like today - going back to school!

From my side I tried to make it a big occasion (as I love to do with most happenings in our lives).  We started the morning by waking up to their favourite songs on their new cd-alarm-clocks (thank you granny for the great Christmas gift!!) 

As with Ralden’s first day of school I made their choice of breakfast  -- pancakes and just to add something special - a bottle of “Kiddies Bubbly” sparkling grape juice (thanks Woolies).

As I was trying to flip the pancakes ... (unplanned entertainment and great belly laughs from happy kids as added bonus)... I got this warm feeling,  one of those “this is a moment to burn into your memory and hopefully relive for many years to come” – feelings!

Today was a big day, especially for Uzaan, who started Grade 1 – she was so excited and oh so brave!! My baby girl is growing up and even though a part of me is sad in a way, I am also looking forward to this new phase. It makes my heart smile to watch Ralden, the ever caring and protective big brother, holding her hand as they walked to their new classrooms.

As I stood with tears in my eyes I knew that she would be okay and that Ralden is happy being there for her. My not-so-little boy is also growing up and I am so proud at the young man he is turning into (thank you Riaan for giving him such a great example) 

  

I love being a mom

I love having the chance to enjoy these moments with them

I love to see how they grow

I love to hear their stories after the first day

I love covering their books  ...(jip, I really do !!)

I love my family ... !!

To all the moms out there - enjoy the childhood 'dejavu' with your kids and have a happy new school term!