This week been a little bit of a tough one for me, for all of us really, but Riley mostly.
He had a few big things on, the first of which was a trip to the hospital for an ECG. We found out a few months ago that he had a heart murmur and had been waiting for an appointment at the children's heart clinic. Thankfully all went relatively smooth, well when it came to the test, he did put up quiet a bit of a fight, but nothing a bit of bribery couldn't fix! It is a painless test and results came back fairly good. He does have a murmur, a loud one, but not necessarily a bad one. The doctor suspects it to be an innocent, something he can live with, but would like to do more tests in about a year. Phew! So glad to get that over and done with, for now.
Then my little man had his first day of three year old kinder! {I told you big things were happening this week!} He was so excited and I think he was really ready to go. The drop off went fairly well, after the initial cry's 'take me home' and 'I don't want to stay', I set him up with some painting and made a speedy exit, no tears. On pick up, I spied him from the window, sitting on a mat with the other kids, while the teacher read to them, I could see he was listening intently and was completely drawn into the story. It was a beautiful sight to see, my big boy, sitting, listening, learning, someone else teaching him. My heart ached a little, a tear rolled from the corner of my eye, my boy is growing up, my baby, he is so ready for this, I just don't know if I am. Thankfully he was happy to report that he 'only cried for a little bit, then I stopped and played', 'I had so much fun Mama!', 'I love Love LOVE kinder' he proclaimed and I guess that it says it all really.
That afternoon, he really was the happiest I have seen him in a long time. He bounded around the backyard, pratalling on about what he had done. He was so proud of himself, as are we. He did a stellar job. And I am oh so impressed with how he coped, on both occasions. He surprised me even, with his bravery and his ability to handle each situation. I mean it was difficult, but he did it. He was so pleased with himself and I couldn't be happier.
I am happy and grateful, that this week is over, that we all dealt and coped with it all, as a family. I wouldn't want it any other way.
Happy weekend lovelies.
I'm linking up Maxabella, what are you grateful for this week?
That is wonderful to read! What a brave boy!
ReplyDeleteOh Jody, I'm so pleased Riley's ok. It's so beautiful to read your words about spying him through the window. These moments are so very precious. That sense of achievement and pride in themselves is one of the emotions I love watching most. I hope when it comes to our turn in a few months (children start pre-entry for kindy at 3 &. 3/4 here) that Bebito and I deal with it with as much grace as you and Riley have.
ReplyDeleteOh yah, what a relief, I hope it stays this way;)
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to hear everything is ok with Riley. What a relief. Must have been a scary time. Hope you have a lovely weekend. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a week! I'm so happy to hear your good news. Hopefully in one year's time they will tell him it's fine forever!
ReplyDeleteKinder is a big step. He's obviously going to fly. x
Your little man is growing up...beautiful photo he is beaming...glad his heart mumur is manageable and he is lovin kindy :)
ReplyDeleteOh Jody, so glad all's okay. What a week! And kinder! Yay! He is such a brave little fella.
ReplyDeleteOh that brought a tear to my eye. What a big boy he is. And I'm so so pleased everything went ok with his appointment.
ReplyDeleteYou really do have a gorgeous little man there. xxx
Abi started Kindy this year too. She loves it which is a relief because I was so worried. Sounds like he really enjoyed himself. How many days a week does he go?
ReplyDeleteAs for the murmur, how scary! But glad to hear it is liveable. Maybe next year it will have resolved itself?
It is hard watching our kids grow up. Some days I embrace it, other days I'm in denial and shock that my 3.5 yr old takes up half a single bed and is reading and acts so grown up.
Time for another one Jodes?
Gosh!
ReplyDeleteWHAT a WEEK!
I am so glad he is medically ok, & sat grinning from ear to ear when he told you how much he love, love LOVED kinder :)
I don't think there could be any sweeter words?
So glad that alls well that ends well, that the physical problems are not too serious and that kinder has started well. These steps our children take are so meaningful aren't they. And they are all gowing up. My wee ones just did their first whole week of school... and they do it again next week. it's big.
ReplyDeleteOh what a week. I'm so glad to hear that things are okay, and your big kinder boy is settling in. I'm sure he'll be melting some hearts there in no time. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a little champion and it has to be said - well done Mum too!
ReplyDeleteAwww it is so hard when they start kinder & are away from home more & more. I am glad his test results came back as positive news. x
ReplyDeleteWow, a full on week alright!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are a little more at ease now that the testing has been done.
And its so fantastic to hear that kinder went well
x
Oh so cute. My littlest one started 3yo this week too. For the first time in almost 8 years I have 2.5hours a week to myself!!! Yikes :) Hope is continues to love it :)
ReplyDeleteThey're tough, these little people! Glad it all went well. xx
ReplyDeleteOh sweet, lovely Riley. What a darling he is Jody. You have dealt with two very stressful situations, well done for getting through it all and by the sounds of it, in the most positive of ways. It is a little heartbreaking and tearjerking when you realise they're becoming their own little person... I am guilty of many tears over sending Angus to preschool. But you're right, they thrive on it and it's so wonderful to see :o) xo
ReplyDeletewow Jody, what a week. So pleased the murmur is not as bad as they thought.. you must be so relieved. And then starting kindy... big week indeed. Rufus started last September...he was a little emotional on the first day, but LOVES it now. He is so ready. Big hugs to you Jody.. your a great mama! xxxxLou x
ReplyDeleteHi Jody,
ReplyDeleteoh that post really tugged at my heart. It's a big milestone for your family and those feelings that you described so beautifully, get you every time, prep, year one... I love how you have appreciated the moment, the hard ones and the wonderful ones. I listened to a TED talk only last night and the speaker said how tough and resilient kids really are. It's so wonderful when they can handle things really well but it's also a credit to a caring supportive family. Best wishes to the big boy!
x Ainslie
A big, big week for you Jody. So glad the murmur got the ok.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for Riley to move into preschool! Go Riley!
Oh wow, what a week!
ReplyDeleteI hope Riley is ok and I also hope you are coping with it all as well. I'm glad to hear it is nothing too serious.
And 3 year old kinder! What a big step! He will love it, and you will get so many great paintings for the fridge!
Rach x
so glad that everything went as smooth as possible for riley's heart tests. fingers crossed the next ones are even better.
ReplyDeleteit's so lovely when they love kinder, but sad at the same time. they grow up waaaay too quickly! x