Parents' Evening

22/10/09

We had our first parents' evening with Mrs Werrett today. All in all it went quite well. Casey seemed to be enjoying and doing quite well at school. In some areas such as recognising words and numbers she actually out shone her peers.

On the down side, she sometimes didn't like to share objects/toys with the other children. We had encountered that before at home when Jessica came to visit us. No matter what we said or reassured her, she was very reluctant to let go of her own possessions even momentarily. Is this a common thing amongst a lone child of a family? Both the teacher and I hoped that as times goes on, Casey will only become a better sharer.

She also seemed to have a problem with closed door of the room where she was staying. As French classes were held in a different but smaller room she would refuse to go to the class as Monsieur Dominique would have to close the door. However once she was inside, she seemed to be okay.

Friday 16/10/09

Today during bathtime, Casey said "I will always love you mummy". Mummy was really glad to hear it. We hugged and kissed a few times to seal our love. A few hours later in the evening, Casey was dropped to to grandparents'. When she saw grandma, she suddenly said "I don't love you mummy , I love ma ma. Mummy's heart was shattered ....... lots of tears came flooding out (not).

Later on, Casey told Grandpa that she wanted him to buy her a car with......wait for it........Casey on the front and Casey on the back. Looks like she knows about personal number plates already.

Sunday 4/10/09

Had a few rare minutes to quickly snap some photos in the morning before going to Hockley woods. I managed to get a few of the biggest superstar in our household.

We went to Hockley Woods to enjoy some autumn scenery. We had a good time walking through the woods and playing hide-and-seek. We found some "magic" mushrooms and Casey was excited to see them. She thought we could pick them and use the fungi in our cooking. Not too sure about this one. Not an expert on fungi at all.

Later on, we went to the attached playground of the woods. Casey couldn't stop laughing whilst riding the see-saw. She could have gone on forever on it had we not all felt hungry.

Dreading of the jabs

07/10/09

Had an appointment for Casey's innoculations last Monday. Unfortunately because of her cold it had to be cancelled. Daddy had a lucky escape. Then it was re-scheduled for today. Mummy was dreading about it as she knew that it should be more than just one jab.

Funny enough. It turned out to be very easy. Nurse Jackie first explained to Casey reasons for the jabs and it would be just a pinch on each upper arm. Casey took it really well and did't even moan/cry at all. Mummy was so proud of her little girl. Even nurse Jackie said that she was the bravest girl she had ever met. Casey was rewarded with a packet of her favourit sweets and a sticker. Life is sometimes not so difficult ......