Monday, January 17, 2011

first day

I cried when I was packing his morning tea and marking his name on his lunch box and hat but I managed to smile when he kissed Daniel and I good bye. He tried to give us a hug at the same time but his arms didn't reach. He told us he loved us and then he ran off into the room that is made for his size. His world.

Daniel and I drove away feeling so content that Che will be spending time at Montessori each week. It feels like an extension of our home. The way the teachers respect the children is inspiring - they are treated like capable, intelligent human beings and nurtured with the love and care that an elder should always express to a child.

When we walked passed the vegie gardens and scarecrows and through the gate to collect him he came running out with his first painting. He was happy. And that means everything to us.
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18 comments:

  1. SarahJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    oh my, he is just gorgeous! enjoy the beautiful art work and the new special friends he will make.

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  2. JessJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Wow.. what a big day. What a gorgeous boy!

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  3. OlaJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    I had the same feelings when Annie started Montessori last year. I was so happy for her, but also crying inside. I had a really good cry in the car on the way home. She has blossomed into an amazing little girl in just the one year of going. I'm sure that Che is going to have an amazing experience.

    xxx.

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  4. kelly louiseJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Wow what a big little boy. That's a beautiful photograph, capturing such a special day...

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  5. Lexi:: PottyMouthMamaJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Can not believe how grown up he looks!! He is SO beautiful. And I love the shot. So beautifully written. x

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  6. NellJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    He is the most beautiful boy. Those eyes! Such a lovely post xx

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  7. KristiJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    know the feeling...it's a good one.

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  8. ChristinaJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Oh, he looks so beautiful and grown up in this shot. I think a Mamas tears are normal on special days like this. The start of a new adventure.

    :)

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  9. monkeemoomooJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Such a gorgeous photo! and a beautiful post. It is hard watching our little people become big people:)

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  10. MaryJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    beautiful photo and beautifully written.

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  11. tea with lucyJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    where did your baby boy go?

    so beautiful.

    i feel the same way about our steiner school. i'd move right on in there if they would let me.

    xo

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  12. About Last WeekendJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Hi there, nice to meet you. Jody here, Kiwi living in Oakland, CA What a lovely little pic of your guy in stripes. It's so nice to find a place like his new school. Cheers, Jody

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  13. Jamie lynJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    amazing photo! props to the photographer on that one :)
    xo, jamie

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  14. GabyJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    What a sweet photo. And i love his sandals.

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  15. onegoldensunJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Such a precious portrait. Really, really sweet.

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  16. ClaireJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    I've never commented before but this photograph floored me. So gorgeous. What a special moment that you've captured so beautifully.

    Claire

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  17. DanaJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Stylish!!

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  18. EllaJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    oh my look at this boy! i'm so happy for you that he's so eager and happy to go to school.
    this is a gorgeous photo of your growing boy.

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