We're in School!

The beginning of September brought new school experiences for both Nate and Jadon. Slowly they are sliding into their new schedules.

Nate entered afternoon Kindergarten at Rochester Elementary (roughly 1 km from our house - we know this

thanks to my sportband, Nike+!) He is in a French

Immersion class and so far loves it. Not that it didn't take some adjustment. Check-in day brought some anxiety and he did not want to join the

kids on the tapis, but eventually he did. The next day, we had a private interview with the teacher which was well recieved. As we were waiting to meet our teacher, we could hear other classes in session. Nate heard some children and adults speaking English. He said, "Hey Mom, those people are speaking English." I responded, without thinking, "Yes, they have both English and French classes here." Nate did not hesit

ate to tell me, "I want to be in the English class". Hmm, maybe shouldn't have broadened his horizons and left him thinking that all school was only taught in French. So far, however, he hasn't minded French one bit. We are starting to meet some new friends in the neighbourhood and also looking forward to the start of soccer season.

Jadon also started 3 year old preschool at Wind and Tide. He is very familiar with the routine from accompanying Nate to preschool over the past 2 years. He was a little unsure on his first day, choosing not to leave Mommy, Nate & Talia. During his next class, he donned some "brave" underwear and managed to march into class, wave good-bye to Mommy and stay the entire one hour class. We are now up to 2 hours with the whole class and still enjoying our independence. Jadon still likes to be escorted by Mommy into class, but is agreeable to being left. Can't believe how big & grownup these boys are getting!

Good thing Talia keeps reminding us just how little they started. She was exhausted with all the running back and forth between schools.

(After fighting with formatting for the past hour, I am just posting this with pictures out of order and text in all sorts of weird configurations. Any advice, fellow blogspot users? I know all of you are smart cookies though and can piece it all together!!!)