Friday 20 November 2015

Bitter Sweet

Life can be so bitter sweet sometimes and is full of decisions I really wish were not up to me to make. 

After the whole fiasco of Finley's previous preschool closing down and being so upset with the fact that I needed to find him to a new preschool, it has all worked out for the best. But there is one lovely, kind lady that worked at his old preschool that helped him and I wouldn't change this journey for the world as it has shaped him into the boy he is today.

His new preschool is amazing, and that really is the only word to describe the place. The staff are incredible with the boys and they have both settled in so well. I was terrified of sending Noah thinking that every Friday morning we would have tears and tantrums but he goes in every week and let's me leave without a fuss, and that is due to the staff. 

We now have our house move in the near future which means the boys will need to move preschools, as we're moving to another town and it will be just too far to drive three days a week. Now this is a move I have wanted for so long as I have friends in the town we are moving to and so do the boys. I will also be closer to my family as at the minute I'm feeling a bit lost and alone. The move will be positive for us all in so many ways. 

The other week I left the boys at preschool for their morning together and the subject of Finley's old preschool reopening came up and I was asked would Finley be returning there. I had to be honest and say no but in January he would be starting a preschool in our new home town. Saying this to his key worker broke my heart. I know how silly it sounds but when you have someone caring for your children you grow fond of them, she and the other staff have done so much to grow my boys learning and confidence.

If I could keep them in their current preschool and travel everyday I would but it's not fair on the boys, 1. With the travel and 2. They need to make friends with children going to their new school.

This is all so bitter sweet and I wish I didn't have this decision to make. I feel like I am betraying his new preschool by sending him elsewhere, but I hope they realise it's because of the move because the care they give is outstanding.

I can't wait to call our new town our home and to have my best friend just up the road and to get to know the parents of the children my boys will be going to school with. 

I just wish this guilt I feel would go away.

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29 comments:

  1. Aww it will be worth it in the end lovely. Family and friends are so important and the boys will love that. All may feel a little strange when it changes but hey that's just life eh? Xxx #binkylinky

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  2. As you know we are both in a similar situation, one of the worst things about moving was taking alfie out of his lovely nursery where he had been going since 8 months old :( They were absolutely fantastic and I was gutted to take him out.I'm hoping his new nursery will be just as good. Fingers crossed that all works out for you lovely. #binkylinky

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  3. i hope all works out great for yo and i'm sure it will xxx change is sometimes difficult but i do believe everything happens for a reason xxx good luck to you and yours x

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  4. Kids are so adaptable especially at a younger age. You are doing the right thing as it sounds like the move will make you happy and no.1 kids need a happy mum so don't feel guilty. They will surprise you! X

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  5. It's a shame that you'll have to say goodbye to people who've been so good to your children, but as mums we have a right to be a bit selfish and choose or demand what's best for us and our families. I'm very indecisive, especially with the big things, but it's my job know to know what's right for my boy and go with that. Best of luck with your move, I'm sure it's towards bigger and better things :) #justanotherlinky

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  6. It always sad to say goodbye but I'm sure it will work out and you will make new friends. Thanks for hosting

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  7. Aw I'm sure that your little men will be even happier in their new preschool with their friends, and they'll have a happier mum too! The work that their current preschool staff have done will stay with them too. Good luck with your move xx #justanotherlinky

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  8. It's so true that the only thing that's constant in this world is change... our circumstance always changes even if we're already comfortable with what we have and where we are. Most of the time, our changes are for the betterment of everyone though, so you should not be guilty of it. For sure, your little ones will find new friends in the new school too. Thanks for hosting! Lovely post! #justanotherlinky

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  9. Sound like you've been through a lot of change recently and there's more to come but I'm glad they're coping well. Hopefully once you get into your new house and town you will all settle quickly and you will know you made the right decision :) You're so right though that they need to make friends with the children who will be going to their new school so it is for the best :) #justanotherlinky

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  10. Fingers crossed it will all work out for you guys. I'm sure it will. Don't feel guilty you are doing the right thing x #JustAnotherLinky

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  11. Guilt comes with the job description! Hopefully it will work out for the best!x #justanotherlinky

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  12. I'm sure they are used to children leaving to move to other schools. Don't feel too guilty! Easier said than done as a mum though..... xx #justanotherlinky

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  13. Aw, don't feel guilty - the preschool staff will all understand. It will all be worth it when you're all settled in in the new house / preschool / etc. #justanotherlinky

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  14. Even though I know kids are resilient I always hate big changes because it interrupts their little lives. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  15. It really is too bad that we can't freeze time for a while during the candid and monumental moments. I blink and mine are all taller or doing something different. Thank you for hosting

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  16. Great post thanks for linking to the Binkylinky

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  17. That must have been tough. I'd hate to have to move my girls from one school to another, but I agree with the comment above, kids are pretty resilient. Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinky

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  18. Aww it's lovely that you have found somewhere so nice. But I'm sure schools and preschools are used to and understand that sometimes people have to move even though they love the school. I'm sure everything will settle and end up just as good in the new place. #justanotherlinky

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  19. Just try to remember that you are doing it for them! They will soon settle in and make new friends :) Good luck with your move! Thanks for hosting #justanotherlinky
    Debbie

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  20. Back again from #justanotherlinky thanks for hosting x

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  21. Ah don't worry. You're doing all of this for the best of your family. The preschool will definitely understand. Good luck in your new pastures. #binkylinky

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  22. There is always guilt involved wih making a decision that invloves change for your kids, bit you are doing it for all the right reasons and Im sure it will work out just fine xx #justanotherlinky

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  23. I have gone through something similar with moving town and school places. My boys have surprised me with just how adaptable they really are. I'm sure you're boys will too. x #justanotherlinky

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  24. You've got to do what is best for you and your children and by the sounds of it that is exactly what you are doing! Things will work out just fine! #justanotherlinky

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  25. Mother's Guilt - it is so tough. All you can do it your best and have confidence in your decisions.Kids adapt so easy, much better than us Mums! good luck with the move and I hope your boys settle in nice and easy. #TwinklyTuesdays

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  26. Try not to feel guilty! Ultimately you are doing what is best for them in the long run. They may have had a few changes now children are really adaptable and make friends quickly! #PicknMix

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  27. Popping back over from #bestandworst and thanks for linking up lovely x

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  28. Aw lovely don't feel guilty at all. With them both being used to changing preschools after this next move, it'll hopefully make the later move to big school a lot easier as they'll be more accepting. Good luck with the move!
    Thanks for linking up to #Picknmix
    Stevie x

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  29. Aw lovely don't feel guilty at all. With them both being used to changing preschools after this next move, it'll hopefully make the later move to big school a lot easier as they'll be more accepting. Good luck with the move!
    Thanks for linking up to #Picknmix
    Stevie x

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