Our boys have grown

Today was a special day for us.
Nathaniel started attending an educational institute....No, no....not as serious as it sounds...he had his first day at play school today.

We decided to start sending him at the "tender" age of 2 because he easily gets bored in his brother's absence, when Tim is at school....so what better to do than get some education? The school in question is a two-minutes walk from home, located in the Sunday School Building of our parish church.

I had taken the day off because Lindo's parents are not in town....so, I accompanied my little son to face this new world, armed with tiffin box, water bottle, spare clothes in a Winnie the Pooh bag on his shoulders. And yes, a heavy breakfast in his tummy too. We left home after a short prayer, blessing both of them (Tim's school was also opening today) for a bright future.

When we reached school, we were welcomed by a tear- and snot-covered face belonging to one of the first timers who was already waiting for someone to come back and pick him, while he was vowing (between cries) that he's never ever coming back to school again (Sorry to break your heart honey, but fat chance!!!!). Nathan was a bit clingy....didn't want to go into class, but was more interested in playing on the slide. One of the nuns working there, took him by his hand, led him there and asked him to wave me bye-bye.....which he did gladly.

I was asked to pick him up at 10. Sure enough, I reached school at 10 to see two tear- and snot covered faces at the gate. One was crying "Mamaaaaaaa"...that was mine! It seems he had been playing fine but kept an eye on the guy at the gate....I think finally he decided that he's not doing something right and joined the fellow at the gate and started crying for me!

Once he saw me, he was fine....we played on the ground for some time....We even tried making conversation with a child...
"What's your name?"...."Kevin!".....hearing this one of the teachers tells me "His name is not Kevin, that's his elder brother's name" !!!! At least we taught Nathan to say his name (Ney-Tan) instead of his usual introduction (Baby).

Tim also came back after half an hour of Montessori.....full day tomorrow. Well yes, as of today, we officially have two children in school!