past children

So, here we are, a good couple of weeks into the new school year, and I've just been hit with the realisation that my original 'babies' are now in secondary school!    Does this make me feel old?  Well I'm off to superdrug for a pack of hair dye!
I'm very lucky to still be in touch with many of the children I used to childmind for - even though I now live 180 miles away.  I love to find out that they've had fantastic school reports, or see new photos of them in their school uniforms.  Some have got new siblings, a new home, new school.  
So many different children have passed through my home(s), and I have fond memories of all of them.  Each and every one has had an impact on my life and I feel honoured to have been a part of theirs.

New Children

This morning I had a visit from a possible new child.   A beautiful little baby girl.
Always lovely to meet new children and watch then explore my home and the toys.  Introducing new children can be difficult for parents - the thought of handing over their child to a new person for care, when they have often been the only people the child has been alone with before.  Often much more nerve racking for the parent than for the child.
Children generally settle quite easily - especially if they have had 'settling in' sessions before, to give the child and minder the opportunity to get to know each other before the care officially starts.

I received some new goodies today too!  A whole host of kitchen toys - play kitchen, dish washer, ironing board and microwave!  Looking forward to seeing them played with.