New Job

A lot of changes have been going on during the last few weeks, firstly the most stressful trying to find a new job, and then organising childcare its all been a bit hectic.

I am pretty excited about starting my new job, as I feel it is something just for me even though I am looking after other peoples children, I really feel that bit more independent already. Not that I haven't loved being at home with our two girls, it will be nice to be earning and adding to the household once again.

Before having children I was a Nursery Nurse and I am returning to this again which may at the beginning feel like a busman's holiday but I honestly cannot wait. I have met some of the children briefly and the staff are really lovely, which makes it all so much easier.

Finding childcare has been a real issue for me, mainly as I will be working shifts so my start times will vary each week but luckily my family all live pretty close and hubby finishes work quite early so can pickup, which makes me feel better as the girls wont have too longer a day.

My youngest is going to a different nursery than my eldest due to issues that I have had there. I am looking into my eldest hopefully changing to where my youngest girl will be going as its just a much better setting and a higher standard of education. At the moment judging by my girls summer term report, I don't feel like she is being *pushed* enough. I am in no way a pushy parent but I do feel in some areas she does need a bit more encouragement.
I don't think being a nursery nurse helps, as I know how the curriculum works and what my daughter is capable of, but her learning journey currently shows no real progression since April. I know how far she has come in those months but the staff do not seem to be observing and recording these changes.

I think when she starts at nursery school in September it will really give her the extra boost she needs.

I am really hoping this will all be sorted in these next few days so I can really enjoy these last few weeks at home before starting work in September.

Now I am off to snuggle my girls!