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By Gareth, October 7, 2009 22:28

As previously mentioned it has been a very busy time in our household.

 We have all been very busy bees!

New Business

At the end of July, Gemma and I began our new business venture. We signed up with Kleeneze to make a bit of extra money, which in the current economic climate will be well received.

In these early stages it is a bit of hard work, but as with everything, the more effort you put in the bigger the rewards.

If anyone is , or knows of anyone who would be, interested in earning some extra money then please let me know, or visit our business website. We’d love to hear from you.

You can also take a look at the brand-new Kleeneze TV advert, which I have posted here.

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New School

At the beginning of September, Ellie began at “big” school.

For the first few days she was only in for a few hours, as they built up the confidence of the children, and it seems to have helped Ellie to settle into her routine. I think that having spent her time at nursery has helped also. Although in her second week there were a few days where she was not keen on going to school. Thankfully this little hiccup passed very quickly, and it all seems to be going well.

Ellie has her lunch (or dinner, as the Mother-in-Law calls it) at school, and seems to be enjoying the experience. She comes home every day and I have to guess what she’s had that day. It seems that her favourite thing to eat is “cake and custard” which seems to be a common answer, and anything with pasta!

Even at this early stage in her schooling, Ellie is bringing work home for her to do, at the moment they are concentrating on reading skills. She brings home a book each day, and then at night either Gemma or I read it with her.

It really does appear that she is enjoying her time at school.

Going Mobile

It has been a while since Liam got a mention on here. Since that last mention, he has found his feet and is motoring around on two legs.

It has taken a while to find his balance and the first few weeks were very unsteady, but gradually his confidence has increased and he has become very steady. As each day passes he gets that bit faster on his feet. This is really good to see as he can now chase Ellie, and play with her (and also annoy her as he can move a lot quicker now!)

We really have to keep an eye on him now as he can be off like a shot, because if you turn your back for a second he can be up the stairs before you know it!

Trouble is not the word!

Well that’s a quick round-up of what’s been happening lately, and hopefully it won’t be quite as long next time

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By Gareth, July 18, 2009 09:47

Yesterday Ellie “graduated” from nursery.

The nursery put on a “Graduation” Party for all the children and presented them all with a scroll.

It’s a little milestone for Ellie, as she will now be starting school full time in September.

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By Gareth, July 13, 2009 22:57

I’m feeling very proud tonight.

This evening we all went to Ellie’s first parents evening to find out how she has been doing at nursery. After a bit of a wait to see her teacher, we finally sat down with him to hear what he had to say.

It was a very glowing report that she received. We were told that she was exactly where she should be at her age. She is a very sociable little girl, who cares for other children, is always good in class. Her speech is very good and she is very articulate, with a good grasp for conversation, which if you know Ellie, you will perfectly understand. The girl can talk!

We were also told that Ellie will also ask questions if she is unsure of anything, which is a very good sign of her curiosity of the world around her. She has always been an inquisitive little girl.

We were told that she is definitely ready to jump up to the next step of her education when she starts in “big” school in September. She has achieved all that she can do in nursery. There should not be any problems with her making the next step.

All in all, it was a very good report and both myself and Gemma are very proud of our little girl.

Well Done Ellie!

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By Gareth, October 2, 2008 13:42

Or Nursesry as Ellie has been calling it

Monday was a milestone in the Jones household. It was the day when Ellie had her first taste of nursery.

Ellie had been excited in the run up to this day, telling everyone that she was going to “big school” and ‘nursesry”. She woke about normal time and I brought her down to have her breakfast. I’d decided to go in late to work on Monday, as this was a milestone that I wanted to share with Ellie.

After breakfast I got Ellie ready, while Gemma fed Liam. She was so eager to go. Even at 8.15 she wanted to get going. On her first day she didn’t need to be there until 9.15, and it is only a short walk to the school.

Just before 9, and armed with her little school bag, we all set off. Gemma pushing Liam in the pram, and Ellie walking with me.

We arrived in plenty of time, and after being let in by her teacher, Ellie was shown where to put her coat, and her bag. To avoid any tears, the teaching assistant took Ellie by the hand and led her into the classroom to get her started. Gemma and I then headed home with Liam.

Her first morning was only a short one, just an hour, to see how she coped with being there.

Gemma and I headed back within the hour to pick her up. She seemed ok, but had some puffy eyes. The teaching assistant told us that she had got a little upset, but that was mainly due to the other children in her group getting upset.

Ellie said that she’s had a good time, and told us all about it on the walk home. She’d painted a picture, played with play-doh, had a butty and some water. I think that once she gets into the routine of going to nursery, it will all get easier.

It’s all a new experience for her. One that I hope she will enjoy.

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By Gareth, September 4, 2008 19:35

Finally we’ve been told when Ellie will start at nursery.

The date is Monday 29th September.

Ellie’s been looking forward to it ever since Gemma took her to an open day in March. She is so excited!

It does mean that our little girl is growing up fast.

Gemma and Ellie went to the school today for a pre-visit. Ellie absolutely loved it. She was shown round, had a play, and met a couple of other girls who would be starting on the same day. Ellie was quite excited when she was shown her own little peg to hang her coat on. It was actually personalised with a daffodil, it’s quite apt as Ellie is Welsh

We’ve now got just over 3 weeks to get Ellie fully prepared, it’ll be strange to leave her at the school that first time, more so for Gemma than me, as Gemma spends all day with her at present.

Yes, our little girl is growing up.

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By Gareth, February 27, 2008 20:09

We got good news today. Ellie has been accepted for a place at the local infants school for a place at their nursery in September.

Ellie will attend the morning session, 9am to 11.30am. This will get her prepared for going to Infants school proper in the following September.

Before she starts we will all go for a pre-visit. This will be to have a tour of the nursery and discuss things with her teacher. Her teacher is a man, which I was surprised at, as its not really a position you expect to find a man in.

I’m sure that it’ll be an emotional day, that first day when we actually have to leave her there, on her own. I’ve no doubt that she’ll be fine as once she gets in there and starts playing etc. then we can relax.

With Ellie going to school, it makes you realise how fast she is growing up.