[catalyst]

New thread time ladies.

http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/forums/ind...howtopic=915271

[heidistar]

Guess i should kick us off on a new thread.... not that we come on much anymore.

How is everyone going? How are the kiddies going at big school after term one?

Nitara started off not so good, getting in trouble for not sitting down properly for group & not listening etc, but now the teacher says she has had a complete turn around & is very well behaved. She's doing very well at Literacy, Maths & Science, she is in the top group in the class for those, but her writing needs some practice & she tends to rush when having to colour in her work sheets.

For the school holidays i have her booked into Vacation care as we both have to work. I hope it's good & she likes it there. It is run at another school by the local council & they have all sorts of things planned for the children to do.

Anyway I hope you all had a good Easter?

[~Mo+Moosh~]

I'd thought I would come in and post, though not sure if anyone is reading anymore!

Jack is finally settling in nicely to Kindy. He had a few rough weeks, where he was struggling but this has improved and I also think getting glasses has helped as well. There was probably quite a lot going on around him that he would have had no idea was happening!

It's hard to gauge exactly how he is going academically as we are yet to have parent/teacher interviews but I suspect he is going well in literacy in particular. He has learnt 70 sight words already last term, which seems like a lot, but with nothing to really compare it to I guess it could be quite normal. It is quite remarkable to see him putting all that knowledge into reading little books and sounding out words and reading signage etc.

His great aunt is a principal and she has given me some things to do with him at home to extend what he is doing at school and that's been really helpful. Our favourite is we bought a little white board and Jack practices writing his sight words out. The other day while I was in the shower he wrote on his board 'I love mum, Hamish, Charlie, Ben and I like play Ashley Charlotte'. It was so cute but we don't know why he decided to go with Ben instead of Dad hahaha.

I loved having him home during school holidays, he is great company and adores Charlie so much. We have also started him at guitar lessons at the local conservatorium (I had hoped he might start on violin but his choice was firmly guitar). He also started rugby union this week, so while it makes our afternoons very busy (he is also doing swimming), its great to see him embracing so many activities.

Charlie is an awesome baby, so cruisy and sleeps well. He has just slotted into our family so easily and never fusses even though he gets carted all over town to various activities etc. Hamish is growing up so quickly, he is easily my most challenging child. He is fiercely independent and very very headstrong and is easily frustrated. His language has really improved recently so hoping that helps a bit. He is such a little boy though and loves rugby and tools and going to Ben's workshop etc. And he'd much rather travel in Ben's ute then my car.

As for me I am loving being on maternity leave and feel slightly guilty that I haven't logged in on my work computer once since I went on leave. I am loving having the time to cook different meals and spend time with the boys. I have also started back running and I am loving that. I have set myself 2 goals - 1 to be back running 5 km in 4-5 weeks and then be ready to train for my first half marathon in September in Sydney.

We are thinking about taking a holiday in June or July but having never been away at that time of year not entirely sure how far north we would have to go to strike warmer weather. We are also considering buying a camper trailer which is a bit exciting!

Heidi - How are you enjoying your new job? Did Nitara enjoy vacation care?

Anyway this is way longer than intended and Charlie just woke from his nap. Hope some others have a chance to duck by and update us on how their kindy kids are going!

[♥MazzAlexnRobyn]

Hi everyone
we are going well. Alex is doing well at school, and Robyn is good, she enjoys school but still not 100%, they started readers this last week and she thinks thats cool, just feel she has taken a step back as she knew all her letters and now seams she just guess's like other kids in her class

the girls had Junior camp over the school holidays with Camp Quality and I took Hubby to the movies, something we have not done in ages.

I had my specialist appointment for my anemea and getting the mirina done in june to rule out that as the cause, but as I have a heart shaped uterous I may have to get 2 and it is under a general as they have to use a camera to double check. I was also told I was lucky to have kids as the heart shaped uterus causes fertility and birthing issues ( I had the birth issues as they can not turn to be head down). so they have to see how bad the shape is as when they looked after C-sec it was to stretched due to pregnancy
Heart shaped Uterus

girls are enjoying swimming and doing well there too, they love the water

Heidi how is the studies and work going, good to hear Nitara is settling into school well

Ally enjoy your leave and time with the boys, and cuddle your new bundle I am wanting to get back into running to but have to wait as I deplete my energy to fast and due to low iron and hemaglobins and even low blood count have been told no, but I do get on the bike and do 30 mins every second day to try keep muscle tone etc. I also want to get involved in some fun runs want to do the Bridge to Brisbane in September but may just do the 5km and walk ( joining team Logan's Run its an Childhood cancer team from the RBCH and money goes to the royal children for oncology)

ok must go feed the girls and enjoy this lovely wet weather we are getting, hope everyone has a good weekend

[~Mo+Moosh~]

Heeeeeelllllloooooooooooooo?????????????????

Anyone there? How are our kindy kids going?

[mychubbybubbies]

Hello!

I just came on here to post in the school section and saw a new post here I rarely come onto the forum now!

All good here! We had a rough patch where Charli was refusing to go saying it was 'boring' but seems a lot happier now. I'm amazed at how much she (and Zane) have learnt this year. They have started the National Curriculum here and the workload is huge especially for Zane. Charli continues to amaze me everyday with her reading and writing... she is reading chapter books now but still loves me reading to her every night

We are moving in the holidays which I feel really guilty about moving the kids out of school but it will be a lot better for our family in the long run and they don't seem to be too bothered about it.

Hows everything going with you Ally? Hows Jack's glasses going?

[~Mo+Moosh~]

Roz - I love hearing about how Charli is going. She is so incredibly bright! I'm so happy to hear she isn't finding it boring anymore! I hope the move goes well - sounds to me like your children are very adaptable so I'm sure it won't be an issue.

Jack's glasses have made such a huge difference at school. He has really settled in now and is really thriving. He is a bright little thing and reading in the top group in his class (not quite as good as Charli, but his teacher says she is amazed at how much she is having to challenge and skip his group ahead as they are progressing quickly). At his interview at the end of the term his teacher said his biggest issues are learning persistence (ie if he doesn't get something quickly he'd rather give up then master it - which to be honest is exactly like me, if I can't do something easily and well I'd rather not bother ) and also just making sure he is being challenged enough and not getting too bored - he gets a little silly when he is bored. So all in all we are really happy with how he is going. He's just finished his first season of rugby and has just started tae-kwon-do.

Hamish is growing up quickly - I can't believe he is nearly 3. He is such a determined little fellow and quite the character. Everyone always comments on how lively and spirited he is. He also seems so advanced compared to Jack at the same age, just because he has Jack's influence.

Charlie is a dream baby. Sleeps well day and night so far (but I have convinced myself these things never last). He is very happy and content and always laughs and smiles. He is 6 months old already! I have been approached by my work to do some work from home so I am currently trying to juggle that with everything else. I don't want to return to the office until next year but the extra money and flexibility of doing it from home has lured me back.

I am also running a lot, which is my real love! I try and do somewhere between 30-40km a week and on Saturday did a long run of 16km in 1hr 34 mins. It's been so great for getting back into shape and because I'm still feeding Charlie I basically have to eat a mountain of food everyday so I don't end up too lean, so I'm loving eating chocolate guilt free .

I'd love to know how everyone else is going?

[mychubbybubbies]

Thanks Ally I love hearing about Jack too!

I sometimes worry about Charli she is quite different from other kids her age. She is such a perfectionist and is like a hurricane! I've noticed that she doesn't like to do things if they are 'too easy' but its hard finding things that challenge her and she gets bored pretty quickly. Her teacher says she is such a delight (yet challenge) to teach

Willow absolutely adores her and will even wait and sit outside the toilet door for her so she can follow her around everywhere they have such a wonderful and close bond! Its amazing what they pick up from their older siblings.

It sounds like Jack is going really well and you definitely made the right decision sending him to school this year! I've heard tae-kwon-do is really good for kids to learn!

We have had a few issues with Zane this year and had some tests done and have found out he has quite a few food intolerances which I have suspected in the past and I've been pretty strict with what the kids eat but I'm getting even stricter now. Its pretty scary what is in foods especially those aimed at kids.

Better get to bed I have to be at school very early for Zanes P&T interview

[~Mo+Moosh~]

Heidi - I hope you and the girls are ok

[♥MazzAlexnRobyn]

wow been awhile since I have been in here but hope everyone is well,
we are moving to Adelaide in Dec and will have the girls first ever christmas with their Grandparents

ok will try stop in more often take care everyone