The Proudest Mummy Ever!

It was Brandon's first day at kindergarten today. I am so very proud of my little boy. He did so very well. Even though I told him several times this afternoon how proud of him I am. I hope that he knows how truly fantastic I think he was.

The 2 boys and I arrived at kindergarten very early because I did not want Brandon to miss out because of all the road works. So we sat in the car for some time before walking up to the kindergarten gates. Daddy was still not with us so I convinced the boys to wait a little bit longer although when Brandon grabbed the kindergarten gates and started shaking them and saying "Let me in. I want to go in there." I thought it was silly not to let him in. At least he wasn't crying and running the other way. As we were about to walk through the gates and down the pathway to the kindergarten, parents kept lining their kids up next to the kindergarten sign to take photos. I asked Brandon if he would like me to take a photo and he said "No. I just want to go to kindergarten". We made way for a set of parents coming out of the kindergarten who were absolutely bawling. So we went in and ploughed through the front entrance. Both boys were off.  I managed to show Brandon where his chosen locker was to put his bag in. I also showed him that I was putting his lunch in the fridge, his drink bottle in the trolley and his hat on the hat rack. Daddy turned up then and Brandon showed him what I had just told him so I knew he had been listening. And that was it. Daddy and I said goodbye to Brandon and we got a flippant response. Daddy and I just looked at each other and thought -Is that it? So we said goodbye again and left.

Daddy went back to work and Bailey and I went to the nearest park. We stayed there until it was time to pick Brandon up at 12:30pm. At the park Bailey was a lot quieter. I could see that he missed Brandon. He was a bit lost I think without his guiding light. I have to say that it was so unbelievably quiet with Brandon at Kindergarten. While Bailey is quite chatty and noisy, compared to Brandon he is as quiet as a mouse. The 2 of us played on the flying fox and we rode around on special bikes on tracks. Bailey climbed rock walls and slid down slides.He had morning tea and actually didn't run too far. It is so incredibly weird only having 1 child with me. Usually with the 2 boys they always run in opposite directions so it was so strange to be able to concentrate solely on Bailey.

When we picked up Brandon once he saw me he ran up to me and gave me the biggest hug in the whole world. It was so very special and wonderful. He told me all about his morning at kindergarten and the kids that he met. Apparently he made a great friend called William. His little friend Isaac will be there tomorrow of which he is excited about. He is going to introduce Isacc to William so that they can all play.

The 2 boys and I went to the gourmet ice cream shop on the way home to celebrate Brandon's achievements. Bailey had fallen asleep in the car after we left kindergarten and remained so even in my arms in the shop and then when I put him back in the car and then at home into his bed. He was a tired little boy. Brandon gobbled all his ice cream up while in the car and then spent the reminder of the car trip trying to convince me that I should give him a "little bit" of Baileys. That wasn't happening.

At home once Bailey had woken up and had some food, the 2 boys and I went outside so that the boys could slip and slide over the detergent covered wet tarp. As usual things moved over to the trampoline, including the detergent and the water. So the afternoon was spent with the hose connected to the water tank and 2 small boys jumping on the trampoline in their swimmers wet and soapy. Perfect recipe for a whole lot of laughter. Eventually I thought that I better get ready for work even though daddy still was not home. In fact daddy walked in the door about 90 seconds before my client did. I hope that I never have to do that again.

The evening was spent reigning in 2 small children and getting them into bed.. Both boys did so very well today. I am truly the proudest mummy ever!