Operation 'first day back'....

Excitement levels really rose last night as the first day of school approached today. Both girls were very upbeat and excited as the military operation that was labelling school clothes, getting bags ready, lunch money, PE kits, pencil cases and all the new things needed was set in motion well into the evening. I did expect the wheels to come off today, but no such worries. Armed with her new One Direction satchel Lucy seemed to have a really good first day at Junior school and unusually was very descriptive in telling me how the day had gone. I have to say I was really worried about how Anna would react at not having her big sister with her at school every day, but that seems to have gone well too, although Anna kept her cards close to her chest and did not reveal many details.  Long may it continue. Lucy even had enthusiasm about having a homework book for the year, we will have to see what happens when the homework finally arrives!