So as I mentioned on the blog last night, Burton started nursery this morning at Ladybirds. I was a little apprehensive about taking him because I worried that he might not want to stay without me. Thank you to everyone who sent me such lovely tweets and left comments on my post – all so caring and reassuring remarks.
Anyway, we set off at 9.45 am on the 5 mile trip and Burton had his new backpack and he took his Shadow (a little toy dog which he named after my Mum’s dog) to keep him company. To be honest, I could have cried as we walked to the car – he just looked so big suddenly!
So we arrived at Ladybirds a few minutes early and he took his coat off and was shown where his peg is in the cloakroom, and he then proceeded to turn out the entire contents of his rucksack to show one of the nursery staff what he had brought with him! He took his Shadow and went back into the playroom while I re-packed his bag. When I joined him he was being asked which activity he wanted to join in with and I decided that this should be my time to say goodbye. I kissed him and told him I would be back after lunch and for him to be a good boy and I said goodbye and walked out.
I looked back but he wasn’t watching as he was already looking at the other children playing. I peered back in through the window,when I was outside just to make sure he wasn’t crying out for me but he wasn’t *sighs with relief* . Of course Mummy was struggling to contain her tears, and as soon as I got back in to the car I let a few escape which I had been holding in! Silly Mummy!!
The four hours soon passed and then it was time to return to Ladybirds and collect my boy. When I entered he had just come in from outside from playing in the sandpit, and I could see he had a different pair of trousers on – apparently, he rushed in from outside and couldn’t get his coat off fast enough and didn’t quite make it in time! Bless him!
His first day’s report reads like this:
Burton has done so well on his first day at nursery !
We went outside to go on ‘a bear hunt’ and Burton loved riding on the bikes!
Burton joined in with some dancing this morning and listened to the stories ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ and ‘Duck In A Truck’.
Burton had a few tears a couple of times over the morning but was soon distracted (the bikes quickly cheered him up!)
He also loved pushing the pram around the playground, whizzing round and round.
My heart sinks whenever I re- read the ‘Burton had a few tears a couple of times‘ part but I guess it was inevitable and it just makes me even more proud of him.
Apparently the lunch was chicken pasta bake with peas and sweetcorn followed by pineapple and peach crumble with custard. And he ate some – not all but some which is fantastic 🙂 he never eats crumble at home or pineapple!! Or custard actually! I had hoped that by allowing him to stay for lunch it might encourage him to try foods he may not normally eat at home. On the way home he talked about a girl called Lilly and a boy called Jordan so I assume these may be two friends he made today. He also says he had a good time and wants to go again! *phew*
Since we have been home he has done nothing but eat so I don’t know if he didn’t eat very much lunch after all, or he is just hungry from all the fresh air he had!
So we survived our first day of a new routine – he was definitely the braver one and I am so proud of him and love him even more (if that is even possible!)
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Woo hoo glad it went well for him 🙂
thanks Dawn – me too! x
Aww well done, Burton. I’m glad you had a fun day at nursery. It’s fun playing with all the other children, isn’t it? x
Thanks and yes he thought it was fun x
Stupid pregnancy hormones made me cry at this post! Glad he enjoyed it and if you think about it a few tears is not that bad – don’t know about Burton but Leo will probably have more than a few tears for one reason or another most days and you don’t think twice about it really.
Ah glad it went well. Lily goes 2 days and is always famished afterwards even after a hot lunch and high tea plus snacks throughout the day! Totally remember agonising over those first few times she ‘had tears’, I tortured myself over what that meant to them was different to my understanding and needing to know details, wishing I’d been there, it’s all so new to everyone
Burton didnt stop eating til he went to bed – grazing mostly!! All that fresh air probably!! Thanks for commenting x
Well done that boy, glad he had a great time. The Boy cried on his first day, but apparently it was because his bike was wobbly!
Thank you 🙂
Both our boys are growing up!! X
Aaahh so grown up. He wants to go back and has made friends ..what a relief. The hardest bit is over now. Big hugs to you xx
Yes he is geting more grown up! Thanks for your kind words xx
Ahh I’m so pleased it went well. I think no matter when they go for the first time it will always be hard. The thought of it brings tears to my eye already but the fact is that like you said they get to interact with other children and do messy play! I certainly don’t do anything messy at home! xx
No we dont either except meal times lol
It is hard letting them go but its done now so should be easier next time x
So glad to hear that he had a good first day!
Thank you 🙂 so was i! Thanks again for your comments this morning too x
I couldn’t love that photo any more than I do! You are both gorgeous.
I’m really glad he enjoyed himself. And I’m glad he talked about it with you. Charles never tells me about his day and it upsets me and makes me wonder if he enjoys it. xx
Thanks Lauren 🙂
We had to ask all the questions mind! Is Charles quiet anyway even at home? Aww dont start worrying he doesnt like it i am sure the staff would tell you if he was upset there (hugs) x
Aaw bless him, it is a big step isn’t it? My LO started playgroup a few weeks ago, just one morning a week for three hours and I agonised over sending her! She is enjoying it and there have been a few tears but that’s natural as it’s a big change for them. I found it harder this time as she is my last baby, so it seemed a bigger deal this time. I’m sure he will have a great time x
Thank you for cOmmenting. He did seem to like it so long may it continue! X
ahh well done Burton, what a big boy! It’s hard reading about what your baby has been doing whilst they’ve been with someone else but it makes you really proud too doesn’t it.
I hope he continues to love it & has a great time
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Thanks Helen i was proud and it is strange to think that influences beyond mine And his family’s control will now be shaping him!! X
Ah Jenny – sorry I missed all the tweets about Burton starting nursery. I’m so glad his first day went well. Hope you’re ok now? They grow up so fast, don’t they? X
Thanks Dia – i am fine i was just feeling very emotional about him passing another mile stone i guess!! I just hope he continues to enjoy it xx
Aw I didn’t realise he was starting nursery- I am glad it all went well and he was a brave boy. x
Well done Burton and mummy! The first day is always the hardest.
Thank you x
Awww! Sounds like he had a great day overall. It’s scary seeing them go off to nursery but it’s a nice feeling to know that they feel confident enough in themselves to just go in and play in a new place. I have Z starting school in August and C starting nursery at the same time. Don’t know how I’ll cope with that eeek!
Well Done on being so brave Burton (and mummy). They grow up so quickly!
I have tagged you over at bambinosandbumps.blogspot.com if you fancy joining in have a little peek. x
They sure do 🙁
Thanks for the tag!! X
Aw they grow up so fast. I remember Ruby’s first day at nursery. She cried loads and loads and I went back to my car and wept. Honestly, it didn’t get much better at that nursery. It was a nice place, but she wasn’t happy there and we’ve since moved her to an epic preschool.
I have loads of mummy guilt about that, but I needed her to go and socialise as she was so used to having a friend around when we lived in London and was bored and lonely when we first moved here.
I am so pleased Burton had a nice day, long may it continue xx
Thanks for your cOmment Steph – mummy guilt is awful isnt it? Even when we know we are doing whats best for our children we cant help feeling like we do!! Xx
thank you it was scary but i am relieved it all went well and that ‘first’ day is now over and done with! i don’t envy you come August yikes! x
So pleased it went well – what a brave boy (and a brave mummy!) – first day is the hardest and you got through that so am sure it’ll be easier from this point onwards x
Well done Burton so pleased it went well. It’s harder for us I feel x
Well done Burton! It’s horrible when they go, I’m so glad he didn’t cry for you! Thomas used to sob his heart out every day in Glasgow, it’s so different here and so much easier, plus he only goes a couple of days so it’s good for both of us 🙂 Hope you soon get used to it xx