A very early start of course was followed by frantic present unwrapping and squeals of delight (also some very nice hugs!). The lucky lad got lots of lovely clothes sent from the UK - thanks to all. He also got a huge bean bag shaped as a rugby ball, Indiana Jones LEGO, knights and horses for his fort and some books.
Matt took the day off so that he could attend Joe's birthday celebrations at Kindy. At the end of the session the family are invited to join in. Joe had his birthday mat time where he was the centre of attention. He was able to choose the songs and sat on a throne wearing his birthday crown and even had a play-dough cake with real candles. The teacher went through his profile book and Joe talked about the things he had enjoyed, his friends and what he was looking forward to doing at school (learning to read and write and doing the Kapa Haka).
Presents were given to Kindy, his teachers and the children and then it was over! He has really enjoyed his time at Kindy, but is totally ready to start school!
Annie took some photos so I will add them to this post when I get them.
Nana came home for lunch and Joe was thrilled with the skateboard he received. Just a few minutes practise and he is zooming down the drive an jumping on and off - obviously a natural!
Matt took him to the cinema after lunch. They saw Clone Wars and Joe loved it. Then we went out into the city for our tea. He had a great day!
Today was his first day at school and he seemed pretty excited as we left. I managed to get a couple of photos of him tearing around the garden in his uniform. Ben wanted to pose too!
We dropped Ben off at Nana's so that Joe could have all the attention and when we got back in the car Joe said "Mummy, I'm really not quite sure about all this" - (like he had any choice). Anyway he was reassured and settled down with the other children readily.
At pick up time he came running out grinning and announced that he had had a 'fun day'. He headed off to the playground for 10 minutes and told us about the rough and tumble he had played with the other boys!
He is the Olympic reporter for tomorrow so we have had to prepare some information about a sport and a competitor. He chose Tom Ashley who won a gold for NZ in the wind surfing.
He is looking forward to going to see Ash and Indy for tea tomorrow after school. He wants to show them his uniform (and get his present of course).
We are now counting the number of sleeps until his birthday party on Sunday. More news after that!
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