Not only has Dear Daughter 2 (DD2) just turned four, she’s now completed the first half-term at school nursery. Starting attending the same school as her big sister was a much-anticipated milestone in our household. For DD2, it means she now proudly wears a school uniform, has a book bag and shoes full of sand every evening. For me, it signals the welcome end of drop-offs and collections at two settings, but also another step towards the ‘baby’ of our family becoming independent. It’s bitter-sweet.
After months of talking about this transition, it’s a surprise that the first six weeks have practically disappeared. This is all thanks to DD2 settling in so well. Staff are warm, caring and greet her by name when we walk into the school grounds. No wonder she already feels like she belongs.
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