The new school year arrives...

With Amy ushered gently back into the world of full time work for half a term, it was left to me to entertain the girls for the final two days of the holidays. So we hit the park at Pensthorpe and went for the nature walk, picking up a new member of the family in 'Barry' the snail. Sadly Barry the snail had to go in the garden, after some over enthusiastic handling by the girls, for what might be a very uncertain future. Good luck Barry or rest in peace - I am really not sure! Yesterday, we finished the holiday off with a trip to a very cold Wells and a delightful picnic (indoors) at Grandma's. The girls enjoyed being mini archaeologists and hunting for pottery in the mole hills in Grandma's garden and came home with much swag - medieval brick, some pottery and a sheep's tooth! This morning was the first day of the new school term and I have to say it passed without drama, in fact quite the opposite. Anna describing her day as 'the best' and Lucy confidently taking it all in her stride. They looked great in their uniforms and I was, once again very proud, even after they managed to get toothpaste all over them seconds after getting dressed! I think it was a difficult day for Amy as she normally settles them in and the roles have been reversed for a while. It is a testament to all that Amy has done for them both, that today went so smoothly. I have to say I felt a bit like a duck out of water, in trying to remember everything this morning. The list is endless - drinks money, water bottles, book bags, ordering new jumpers and much more - not good for the male mnd!!!