The big (half) day

Daughter is at school. We were ready to go about 20 minutes earlier than we needed to be, so Husband could see her all dressed up (and hair done, which is a change from previous uniform fashion shows). I mentioned about ten minutes later that I could see children on their way to school, and she wanted to go. We held out five minutes and off we went.

Despite only half Reception being in it was very busy. It doesn't help each child having at least one, often two parents with them, not all of whom are actually looking out for other people's small children milling around their knees. We waited a while, with Daughter getting increasingly attached to my leg, then went in.

We found Daughter's peg - right in the corner, which is handy to remember, although a bit lacking in space. She is next to the only child from nursery in her half of her class, and sharing a double peg with a little boy. There doesn't look like an awful lot of space with these double pegs rather than separate ones - not for a PE kit, art apron and full winter regalia. Daughter's is pretty full with the PE and art stuff plus a light waterproof. Water bottle goes on a shelf above the pegs (will be interesting to see how much has been drunk when she comes home) and book bag in her drawer.

I was alright until I got back to the house and spotted another first day mother getting into her car opposite and looking a bit pink and watery. But anyway, now I just need to do constructive things for the next couple of hours.