Did I Get It Right This Time?

my turn

your turn

As early as three years old, its compulsory for our children here in Italy to attend 'Scoula Materna', three years preparatory before going to Grade I. This year is Lukie's last year before he goes to the "school of the big ones" as he calls it.

'Scoula Materna' was more on "play school". They give more emphasis on the children having "fun" with expressing themselves through art, reading books, toys, singing and games.

Anyway, before I get far out of the topic I had in mind - which is Lukie's FIRST DAYS of school. Note that its DAYS as Lukie had been having those momentous event for the fifth time today. I was trying to write those 5 years into 1 paragraph. I can't! I'll just make a count.

mama's famous gate, my very first

1.First day at daycare. Lukie was only 1 year and 10 months old back then. It was a big decision for me and Boogie to even think of leaving Lukie that young to other's care. We were left with no choice as coping up with the piling bills wont be that easy for a couple who is new in a country. The slot for 10 toddlers was completed but my employer helped to put Lukie as the first priority on the waiting list. We have to wait for at least 1 baby to "cry loud and be out" (Hahaha) before our son would be accepted. School started September and we had the call mid November (2003). So, we were requested to go to the school next Monday.

My little toddler was more excited on going out of the house as he still doesn't know that this day starts his life to be away from Mama. Boogie has to go to work so just mother and son went for the big day. The gate was already close but I was there on time as instructed. Oh well, I can just press the buzzer.

Of course good Mamas bring their cameras, so "pictures first" and capture the first among all the first days of school. Done! So, I buzzed and we went in. A lady came to meet us by the door with a puzzled face. 'Ayyy' WRONG! Day care was transfered to another building 500 meters away 3 years ago. Read more on this post HERE: http://myracounteurattempt.blogspot.com/2007/09/mamas-famous-gate.html

look at your lola's camera

2. Lukie's 2 years and 8 month old - One more year for day care before 'Scoula Materna' and I entered the right gate this time. Does it have to do with my husband pushing the stroller? Viviana and Enesta, Lukie's teachers welcomed us 3.

3. 'Scoula Materna' 3 years old - its the gate where we went on my son's first day at day-care, I got it right and Boogie is not around :-).

4. 2nd year for 'Scoula Materna': Gate was open, we had our pictures taken first by Boogs. The cleaning lady stopped us by the door saying we're 2 hours early and teachers are giving attention to the new first timer kids. " You come back at 10:30", she said. Note that the husband was with us.

5- Today - Kinder at 5 years old. I got it right this time with Dylan on his stroller watching his brother play with his friends. Lukie and his best friend Alessandro were taking each other's picture with my son's immaginary camera.
I could see how happy Lukie as he joins his classmates for the gate to open.
Everytime a friend of his comes, they hug and it was really sweet to see them. I've seen how they missed each other. I wonder what's up when he goes to Grade 1?