Nadine turns 3!

Nadine turns 3 today! And she got to celebrate her birthday with her new classmates and teachers.

She had fever yesterday, so did not go to school. And Mummy was worried that she'd have to miss school again today if her fever persists. In fact, her fever went up to 38.9 at 3.30 am. Thank God it fell to 36.7 by 9am, in time for her to go to school.

She was invited to the front of the class, and then the teachers and classmates sang her a birthday song. Her school doesn't allow birthday cakes, but they have a toy birthday with a real candle that the birthday children can blow off. And they had prepared a birthday gift for Nadine! So thoughtful!

Today being the 3rd day of school, the principal encouraged parents to stay out of the classroom, and leave the teachers to manage the kids, even if they start crying.

Mummy went into the class with Nadine, settle her in her seat, and told Nadine she was leaving. Of course Nadine wouldn't allow that. Then Mummy said she needed to go to the bathroom. Nadine also said she needed to go. One of the teachers immediately asked if she could bring Nadine, and Nadine actually said yes! She held the teacher's hand, and went out with her. Mummy then disappeared, and from time to time, peeked into the classroom.

Nadine did really well for the first half hour. But after that, she cried a bit, and was carried by a couple of teachers. Nonetheless, Mummy was glad that she did not bawl like some other kids. Would have shattered Mummy's heart if she did. According to the teachers, Nadine could be easily comforted and was quite easy to manage.

Since Nadine's not completely well, Mummy decided that she'd fetch Nadine home for this week, and let her take the school bus next week onwards. During dismissal, Mummy went into the hallway to find Nadine. The teachers had lined her up for the school bus already, and she seemed ok. But the moment she saw Mummy, she bawled like there's no tomorrow. The teacher chided Mummy for appearing. Said Nadine was doing very well, and that she was even helping to take care of a younger boy. Good to know. Maybe Nadine's more ready and steady than Mummy thought!