ONE MORE STEP ALONG THE ROAD I GO

Here we go! THE END of a 3 years road....loads of experiences learnt, cried, laughed and stressed....! The day has come for PRIZE GIVING at Kloisters where Reuben has been attending since May 2008. He has been doing amazingly. I remember the awful screams and cries when I used to live him there and then the happy face when I went to pick him up. He was and is such a cheecky monkey who loves loves to act dramatically only to throw himself into every possible adventure there is. I had been given his LEARNING STORY books and wow....how amazing to look back and see just how much things have changed. ....but how much I have forgotten.....

I must give him credit he has put up with a lot my lovley boy....he was sometimes 5 long days at nursery 9-5pm 5 days a week....and the least he has attended would be the avarage of three days. He has made so many friends there and so did we. I am thankful to some of the staff for being Reuben;s guardian angels and often being the mum I could not be. The young girls seemed to all love Reuben and I saw tears in their eyes as they were singing their leaving songs. It is hard for staff and kids as some of them have been there every day for the past 3 years.... but its hard for us parents too. I guess no one chooses to put kids in nursery willingly (well I did) and unless they make sure its a good alternative to being stuck at home with a neurotic mum. I FIRMLY BELIVE IN THE IMPORTANCE OF NURSERIES, SCHOOLS and I BELIEVE NO MUM CAN MAKE UP FOR THESE.

Reuben has aquired amazing social skills, good manners, eating habits and fantastic listening skills at nursery among many other qualities. He also has had to cope with being bitten, hit, scratched and such but I am glad he did and we were able to cope with these as and when they happened....

He was very overwhelmed and very tearful. We were and are always proud of him as he is indeed just so so lovley boy....

He was awarded a CERTIFICATE in Physical Education and CREATIVE PLAY (oh we do know about this) and a lovley little book. He was very happy to pose with all his friends. In total 60 children left Kloisters and are ready for schoo.

On a personal note, I am very glad to leave Kloisters.....and head into a new direction....I hope that I will manage my own tears as my son "takes yet another venture on"...prayers and preparation have intensivley started...I am very anxious with regards to school, routine....schedules....and such. Lets hope it will all work out....for now here we are saying BYE BYE KLOISTERS a huge part of our lives....

Spot my gorgeous son in white T shirt...happy as always. Behind him with long hair one of my favourite aunties Sophie, then Rachel, Aunty Mal the room leader and Reuben's Key Worker Sian (Mal's daughter). As for the kids....(I do know the names) but won;t bore you with them....