Hello my dear friends! I do hope you all are well and cozy in your homes and your loved ones are fine too. I can smell the Autumn in the air even here, when it's humid and plus 30 :) 1st of September is a Knowledge day across Russia and other CIS countries, when all the kids start a new study year, and many have their first day of school.
We also have started a really big phase in our lives - little A joined a playschool this Monday :) We were a little late for the 1st of September (as per the Russian tradition) because of the viral everyone caught (including A).
Aww... but how it sounds?! He started a playschool! Just a couple of years ago he could only lie down, feed and sleep, and now he is all grown up and dressed in a uniform, feeling independent in his play class. I feel immensely happy and sad at the same time - he is growing up really fast. But he has also become so much interesting now. He speaks a lot, making short sentences. He speaks three languages, Hindi, Russian and English. Calls me "mommy", calls D "papa" - with a stress on the last syllable. Only parents can talk about their kids all the time.
Well, I am glad that little A took this beginning positively - he loves being out in playschool, and teacher said that he is calm in the class, understands and responds to her. He is a little shy with other kids, but will start making friends soon I am sure.
Here is an example of how I (it is not me in the picture though) used to dress up when starting my formal schooling at the end of Soviet era. Pretty, isn't it? How different times are now, and my own child has already totally different experience overall, moreover in the Indian kindergarten. I hope he keeps enjoying this fun and learn journey.
Happy day to all!
We also have started a really big phase in our lives - little A joined a playschool this Monday :) We were a little late for the 1st of September (as per the Russian tradition) because of the viral everyone caught (including A).
Aww... but how it sounds?! He started a playschool! Just a couple of years ago he could only lie down, feed and sleep, and now he is all grown up and dressed in a uniform, feeling independent in his play class. I feel immensely happy and sad at the same time - he is growing up really fast. But he has also become so much interesting now. He speaks a lot, making short sentences. He speaks three languages, Hindi, Russian and English. Calls me "mommy", calls D "papa" - with a stress on the last syllable. Only parents can talk about their kids all the time.
Well, I am glad that little A took this beginning positively - he loves being out in playschool, and teacher said that he is calm in the class, understands and responds to her. He is a little shy with other kids, but will start making friends soon I am sure.
To our surprise the playschool has a Romanian teacher, who happened to be married to an Indian and has been living here for 5 years! And she never met any other foreigners like her before :) We both felt so connected right away and exchanged contacts.
We (especially me :P) Have become more busy now. I like it though, to get my little A ready for kindergarten, prepare breakfast for him and so on. Feels like I am a really real mom now :) Hehe. I might share few recipes of his breakfast. What you used to give in a lunchbox for your kids? I would like his meals to be healthy and nutritious.
Here is an example of how I (it is not me in the picture though) used to dress up when starting my formal schooling at the end of Soviet era. Pretty, isn't it? How different times are now, and my own child has already totally different experience overall, moreover in the Indian kindergarten. I hope he keeps enjoying this fun and learn journey.Happy day to all!
Oh my goodness! I can't believe Little A has started preschool. Time is flying for sure! It's nice to know that he settled so well. That means you've done a good job of socializing him. I left my youngest boy in the States a couple of weeks ago to start college. Feels very strange now to only have me, hubby and the cat at home. Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteThank you Tammy, I hope that we do at least something right :)
Deleteaww... I can understand how you feel. Your boys are so independent now!
I bet you kind of liking the more me-time? Or am I wrong?
Little A looks so cute in his uniform! He will do well at playschool, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteYes, Debra, he was doing great there till now. He doesn't even look back at me when I drop him to his classroom :))
DeleteWow!It doesn't seem like he is old enough for school! My grand daughter started 4-K this year.
ReplyDeleteOh Charlotte, even your granddaughter grew up really fast! I remember her baby pictures :)
DeleteLove the photo of your darling boy and that photo of you is charming❣So happy to hear that all is well with you and your guys😘Linda@Wetcreek Blog
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! Thanks, but it's not me in the picture, I just picked an example from the internet :)
DeleteHow exciting! I'm glad Little A is enjoying school. The Boy was not happy to stay during his first week. He would start screaming every time I tried to leave. It took him a while to get used to school.
ReplyDeleteThanks Magaly. Well, kids are different. To tell the truth I thought that A will be crying and screaming too.. But it is a relief that he adapted from the very first day.You Boy is already all grown up now, right?:)
DeleteOhhhhhhhhhhhhhh - I can't believe how fast time flies. He is adorable!!!!! I wish him lots of fun and friends in his playschool...and that you've made a new friend yourself - FABULOUS! Happy Day, Anna! XOXO
ReplyDeleteYes, Tanya, it is amazing that he is at this stage already. Really.. we cannot believe this! Happy day to you too Tanya!
DeleteLittle A has grown so fast! He is adorable! You must be so proud! I love that picture, showing, of how you used to dress at your formal schooling! Big Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, I am happy and proud that he likes the school. I hope he learns a lot from the school programme. I also enjoy this stage of my life! Hugs back at you!
DeleteCongrats and blessings to your son for his new beginnings :)
ReplyDeleteOne thing I like about schools in India is they have uniforms until class XII so there are no arguments over what to wear and what not :)
Thank you Preeti! Actually we kind of didn't like the idea of him wearing a uniform in a play class, but then I said that this way I wouldn't be breaking my head every day over what he shall wear tomorrow :D
DeleteWhat a grown up little man he looks in his school outfit! You must be a proud mama. Seems he was just a wee babe. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa... I am very proud he started this new experience. I enjoy it as well! Hugs!
DeletePretty soon Little A won't be so little! Already in playschool! That must be like our preschool here.
ReplyDeleteOf course, but I still will be calling him Little. Hehe
DeleteI suppose so Jojo. Pretty much like American preschool.
Ohhhh look at him!! How fast he grew! He looks so happy at his school!!!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? So has your daughter! She must be so grown up now. Do tell us how things are going on there . I hope all is well!
DeleteAwwwww, what a little cutie! He almost looks like he's in a school uniform in his new outfit! I sort of like the look of uniforms in schools, compared to some of the things I see kids in (over here anyway) these days. lol
ReplyDeleteAw bless he looks so cute in his uniform, it sounds as if his teacher is going to become a real friend how lovely. :) xx
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