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To my little big girl… Your last week at nursery 

21 July 2016 by Naomi Leave a Comment

I can’t believe I am here writing about you leaving nursery already, it is utterly surreal to me.

Most people who know us know that before you were even a year old we had decided to home educate. For so many reasons I won’t go into now we thought it would be the best choice for you and for our family. I stood by that for so long I have curriculum plans and a cupboard full of resources I stockpiled. Until this time last year it all changed.

I used to get equal parts furious and amused when family and friends would respond to our home school plans with the same stock responses, ‘what about socialisation?!’ ‘how will she learn to make friends?!’ All I could think was have you ever met my little Emma?! My feisty, independent, confident, oh so social Emma?!

But, of course, it was exactly this that changed our minds. You thrive being surrounded by your friends and we eventually decided to ask for your opinion. Simplified, that conversation went a little like this… ‘Emma would you like to learn at home or at school?’ ‘School with other people. Duh.’

In a bit of a mad rush we got you enrolled in a wonderful little nursery with some of your friends. The day we went to look around you strolled in and it was like you had always been there. The nursery manager was explaining the staggered settling in process and looked over her shoulder at you and said actually I don’t thinks she needs it.

It was such a good decision. Nursery has been the perfect place to just absorb and direct all the energy that bounds out of you. When you started you were all over the place, couldn’t stay still, didn’t focus very long on one thing and your listening wasn’t the best. Now you have so much more focus, you can concentrate on one task for a reasonable time and your listening skills are so much better. You are still an independent, energetic 4 and a half year old, but goodness you have bloomed in so many ways.

September to July. So much growth in every way. I am always so glad that your strengths and weaknesses reported at nursery are the same at home. That you are exactly the same little girl you are to me for everyone else, warts and all. I pray this remains the same as you take on your reception year in school. I pray you stay as confident, curious and characterful as you are now. Let school be a place for you to continue to grow, don’t shrink back from any of these things, that while challenging at times, make you Emma.

I think we will both miss nursery from the staff and your friends to the relaxed reliable routine. I hope we are both ready for the rigours of the school timetable when September comes.

For now I hope you always remember the amazing fun you had this year. I hope you always remember Nicky. I hope you always remember finishing your last day in true summer holiday style; an excess of cake and ice cream, surrounded by your best friends, splashing around completely care free in the sunshine.

summer fun

If ever you can’t recall these moments, ask me. I will always remember your first last day.

Naomi-16

Posted in: Lovely Little Family Tagged: Emma, family, July, little letters, nursery, summer

Happy Homemaker Monday – 18/7/16

17 July 2016 by Naomi 7 Comments

Hello! How was your weekend?

I’ve decided to take part in the happy homemaker Monday link up again. I used to join in regularly but that was almost 2 years ago now! Vince has just finished two weeks off work, my house is a shambles, my housework routine and organisation is lacking, and my blogging is sporadic. So I thought this might just be a great way to kickstart a few things!

Our weekend was a mixed bag, highlights including an excellent birthday tea party for a friends 30th (if you have instagram check out #greatbeckiebakeoff), lowlights being my poor teething, snotty, unhappy baby and his over tired big sister struggling to keep it together.

Well, onwards with HHM!

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather:::

Today is beautiful! It feels like summer has finally arrived! The sunshine always motivates me to get on with chores too.😊

On my reading pile:::

My reading pile is woefully non-existent right now. I am terrible at finding the time for reading these days even though I do love to read. I’m hoping to make a better point of reading in the summer holidays.

On my tv:::

Gilmore Girls boxset. Thankyou Netflix! It’s been years since I watched this show and I do love it, I’ve even got the Mr hooked! 🙂

On the menu this week:::

We are currently on day 17 of our first Whole 30! It’s been an interesting and sometimes torturous experience so far!

This weeks dinners:

Monday – Prawn Cocktail and salad
Tuesday – Baked Potato, Tuna Salad
Wednesday – Pulled Pork Carnitas
Thursday – Leftovers!
Friday – Chicken Cacciatore
Saturday – Salmon Cakes & Greens

On my to do list:::

Weekly food shop
Hoovering
Organise messy play for toddler group
Organise kids clothes
Never-ending mountain of laundry!!!

What I am sewing, crocheting, or creating:::

I am currently crocheting a smaller version of my Springtime Bolero for a little person and I am crocheting a cardigan for myself but I’m making it up as I go and it is going slowly! I also have a little teacher present in the works.

Looking around the house:::

It is just after lunch, Matthew is napping, Emma is home from nursery and currently playing pirates with daddy before he goes to work shortly. The front room is rough around the edges, the kitchen is clean except for lunch plates and the rest of the house needs dealing with.

From the camera:::

A photo posted by Naomi (@ourlovelylittlelife) on Jul 16, 2016 at 10:20am PDT

On my prayer list:::

Health, strength and wisdom for various friends and family without broadcasting details.
For our upcoming summer holidays, getting ready for Emma to start school.
That I would spend more time reading the bible each day.

Something that inspires or brings a smile:::

cinema selfie!

We took Emma to the cinema for the first time last week! 🙂

Hope you all have a wonderful week!

Naomi-16

Posted in: Happy Homemaker Mondays, Lovely Little Home Tagged: home, homemaker mondays, July, organisation

The Sibling Project 2016 – June & July

15 July 2016 by Naomi 1 Comment

Siblings June

I missed last months sibling project post so there are a few photos here (all from my phone as usual at the moment!) from June & July to catch up.

My little brother & sister duo are simply not that little anymore. I cannot get over how grown up they both seem these days. Of course Emma will be off to school in a matter of weeks, and she has a fresh load of attitude in preparation, some sweet and some not so much, which keeps how much she is growing up fresh in my mind. But even Matthew seems to have grown so much recently. He is so full of personality and mischief now, he definitely understands the word ‘no’ but chooses to ignore us, grin, and repeat his actions as all cheeky one year olds should!

siblings july

Together they are still my favourite little siblings. They are both growing as quickly as the weeds in my front garden. They still love each other and are starting to play together more every day. Emma is so patient with him and still protects and looks out for him especially when we are out in social situations.

siblings july 2

The only time we ever have a problem is when Matthew finishes his meal first and deems it his duty to help Emma finish hers. The help is not often gratefully received but he has sneaky ninja reflexes where it concerns food…. or stairs….. But he’s still not even walking on his own yet!!!

siblings july 3

The above is what happens when Matthew is not restrained in some way for a photo… crazy funny on the move face! This just cracks me up and I had to share it with you!

Well, that’s my little siblings in July!

Previous sibling project posts:
January
February
May

The Me and Mine Project

Naomi-16

 

 

Posted in: Lovely Little Family Tagged: family, July, siblings, the sibling project
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