Focussing on the positives-

Our little man's last day of primary school, tomorrow 😢 (or is it today now) going to be a sappy day. So happy for him but sad that he is growing up.

Also I am personally still finding it hard to accept that he is going to a special school but at the same time so grateful that he has been accepted into an enviornment where he will be nurtured and able to thrive. There are students in his current class who applied but did not qualify. I fear for what the next couple of years hold for some of them.

I was able to have a good talk to the principal about my reservations and she was very understanding and sensitive to my emotions which was a big help. Little man is excited about his new school. Most of all that there is a sand pit and he is allowed to play in it lol .

S2 moves into his final year of primary next year, they grow up too fast. So proud of our boys and blessed in so many ways.

Well done on uni results @Determined ......

I have been wallowing in a bit of negativity over the last couple of weeks due to some significant events at home but have been challenged to be more mindful of the positives in the life of our family.

I am grateful for a new year and am determined to leave the negativity of last year (hence the new supporting my wife thread 😊)

Today's positive is that S1 & S2 had great first days at school. I quite like both of S1s teachers who we met for the first time today and S2s teacher who despite some initial reservations from S2 I think will be good for him. S2 has 2 teachers in one big class with a dedicated home teacher. Both teachers seem to understand his sensitivity and willing to support him as necessary.

Another positive for today is that my darling is making a commitment to get back on her bike (indoor trainer initially) for some exercise rather than hiding in our room. She recognises the benefit of consistent exercise and is making an effort now children are back at school.

Today I am grateful that S1 & S2 continue to recieve good reports from school and are settling in really well. So much better than we expected for both of them.

Despit a traumatic weekend both our older boys seem to have adjusted and moved on. So proud of them and how brave they are in the midst of a crisis despite being understandably upset.

I am so grateful for my mums help in keeping my darling company today so I could engage in some professional development at uni and that they really enjoyed each others company.