September Looming...

It's all starting to seem very real. Tonight Adrian and I went along to Freyja's school to meet the teachers and some of the other parents.

I was very anxious - one of my big concerns is that I don't know anyone else going to this school and I have convinced myself that there will be nobody there who I like or want to be friends with.

Luckily, it wasn't quite that bad! As soon as we walked in I saw a mum who I knew from the baby group I had gone to when Freyja was a newborn. And there were one or two other parents who looked like they might have a similar outlook to life as we have. But best of all were the school teachers and staff who, without exception, were warm, friendly, welcoming people who I will be happy to leave my daughter with.

I can't say that all my concerns have been eased. I have real worries about Freyja making close friends. But at least I feel confident that she will be helped and encouraged and supported as she finds her feet in this new stage of her life.

And the school sweatshirt is really cute.