Reunited: Reception & Year One
After a long Summer together, with some really lovely times and some pretty unbearable pass-me-the-wine times, the day we had been waiting for finally came around – back to school!! And after twelve months of tears from Eva, I was really hoping, with Megan starting in reception, that Year One would be a very different experience for her.
We had prepared as best we could, the school uniforms were bought, the agonising decision over which shoes to buy had been made, and both girls were seemingly excited. And then Tuesday morning came around and from the moment that Eva came down the stairs I knew that we were going to have a repeat of last year. It actually breaks my heart that her first photo of Year One is this….
School drop off was hideous; she clung to me in hysterics, clawing at me like crazy, begging me not to leave her, and as I prised her little hand from mine I remembered just how hard it was to leave her behind when both of our hearts were breaking.
That afternoon, after the longest morning waiting (“Is it 1.30 yet?” on repeat!!) it was finally Megan’s turn. And she couldn’t wait!!!
For the last year she has watched enviously as Eva got dressed each morning into her grey pinafore and shirt, and every day she would ask me, “Will I have one like that when I’m four?”. So when she finally got to choose her pinafore from Debenhams, the look on her face was priceless. She literally could not have been happier.
On Tuesday night when I picked both girls up from school and Eva saw Megan for the first time in her uniform, she managed a little smile. “You should be happy now!” Megan told her, “We are twins again!!”.
And in the same way that she always has, Megan knew exactly exactly what to say to make her big sister laugh again and after such an emotional day all round, it was so lovely to see.
Seeing them together in their new uniforms, I felt like the proudest Mummy in all the world. I know that every parent is biased but I can’t help but think that they really are exceptionally beautiful.
Even when they are doing this…
Starting school has been such a huge milestone for Meggy and yet she has well and truly taken it in her stride. And although our mornings haven’t quite gone to plan with Eva, and we have had countless tears at bedtime, it’s a huge comfort to me, and to them both, that they have each other.
Aww wee shame, glad it all worked out in the end and that Megan had a fab first day 🙂
Thank you! xx
Omg your girls are so adorable and cute. Makes me remember my school days when I used to cry before going to school while my sister would cry if she is to stay at home.
Ahh thank you. I can imagine! My girls have been the same, it’s lovely that they are finally reunited! xx
Oh your girls are so gorgeous! Really hope things get easier for Eva! xxx
Thank you so much. xxx
Ohh your girls are truly beautiful! Can it be coming from mum?❤️ The photos are just to funny and cute! They make me wonder a bit if we have done the right choice of having one child because seeing your girls together make my heart break a bit for my daughter!
Ahh thank you so much, sadly they take after their Daddy!! Oh there are so many advantages to having an older child, no arguments for one!! xx
Aww, what a shame Eva found it so hard, but so wonderful they know what to say to help the other. They really do look so similar as well.
They are so lovely together, really they are the best of friends. xx
Yes they are exceptionally beautiful! I thought the crying stage was only at pre-school/nursery…..does it ever end?? :/
Thank you! I thought that it would end, sadly it hasn’t!! Agghh! xx
Aww poor Eva, my year one son was sobbing at school, it broke my heart to let him go. I had to phone up and they told me he was fine, while I worried at home all day. They look adorable!
Aw how heart breaking for both of you, I do hope Eva does find some comfort in having Megan there. They are both utterly gorgeous x
Oh my goodness, I hope Eva has a better day at school tomorrow! They are so precious together, both of your girls are absolutely beautiful!
Thank you Lauren, fingers crossed. xx
Your girls are beautiful! They look so adorable and these pictures are such gorgeous memories to keep forever! Or even better, having them splashed everywhere on their 18th birthdays!
Ahh thank you so much!! xx
Aw that picture of Eva broke my heart. I know what its like to parent a child that really doesnt want to go back. But her sister, wow! What a great relationship they have and how lovely was megan cheering her up! Your girls are beautiful inside and out!
Thank you so much! Eva is very lucky to have Megan to comfort her, they are adorable together aren’t they? xx
The first pic recalled my son’s day1 at preschool , when he begged not to go and as I broke his heart. But all the later pics were so so happy and both the girls looked so damn cute, with full of innocence and naughtiness. May they both be happy always!
Thank you so much, I think now they are together it may be a little easier! xx
Beautiful girls. Sorry it was so awful initially…hoping they love their school adventure together x x
Thank you, I’m sure they will eventually! xx
I hope things get better for Eva – it must be so heartbreaking when they are so upset. Hopefully Megan will help her see it through now they are together x
Thank you, I really hope so! xx
Such happy photos of them when they are together. They are so cute. So sorry that Eva has struggled. I see it with other children when dropping my son off (he just started year one too), and it really gets to me. Jasper has managed so far, but I do know that year one is going to be very different to reception and it is a little worrying. He isn’t the best with changes.
I hope with Megan’s help, Eva continues to shine. They seem like a fab team.
It must be tough knowing how much one of your daughters dislikes school compared to the other. Hopefully, she’ll settle in better this year x
So hard, I feel she is missing out on so much. Thank you. xx
Oh my goodness just look at the joy on Megs face! Such beautiful photos hon definitely twins again! xoxo
Thank you lovely xxx
Slightly off topic but I love those chalkboard pens! The ones I get are rubbish and dry up so quickly xo
Oh they are fab! I got them off Amazon, I reviewed them actually a while back on here! We use them on everything – glass too! xx
Awww hopefully she will settle better this year xx
Thank you, I do hope so. xx
Aww bless, it’s always hard on the first day of school for some children, but they look so happy together in the last few photos x
Thank you, Eva was just so happy to be back home, haha! x
How sweet the children are and their activities are more cute. Love the photographs.
Thank you xxx
Awww first day of school is tough! Both of your girls are absolutely beautiful xx
Thank you Alice! xx
Oh my goodness, what lovely pictures. Your girls are beautiful!
Thank you Rachel! xx
I really hope you get the line sorted with school and once they are both going in all day things start to improve xx
Thank you, me too! xx
What a great bond they have – long may it continue! Hopefully the school run will get easier. We start ours next week! Wish us luck!
Eek good luck to you both! xx
Aww that’s so good that they have each other – your photos are just too cute 🙂
Thank you Helen. xx
What lovely photos. It’s good that she ended up going back, hopefully her whole confidence and enjoyment of school will increase given enough time!
I really hope so Jon, I think together they will be exactly what the other needs to find their feet again. xx
Oh how sweet! Glad they’ve been finally reunited! They really do look like twins!
Thank you Maisie, BFF’s forever these two. xx
Gorgeous girls! Look at meggy’s big smile, she couldn’t have a bigger grin if she tried. I’m so pleased she loves it. My heart goes out to Eva and you, I know how hard this has been for you both. I hope it get easier soon for you both xx
Thank you lovely, it’s a comfort to me to know that although I cant be there to reassure her through the day, Meggy can. xxx
Awhhhhh, that is so adorable 🙂 ”We’re twins again” melted my heart. It’s so nice to see sisters actually have a bond.
Thank you, they genuinely think that they are twins, it’s very sweet. xx
Aw they look so cute matching! Hope Eva starts to enjoy going to school – can’t imagine how difficult it must be to see her so upset about going!
Thank you, it’s heartbreaking I wont lie! xx
Such a special day and a big step forward.Great they are back together and I hope they continue to enjoy school.
Thank you Fiona. xx
Your girls have such beautiful, big blue eyes! I hope your little one’s departure each day gets easier and easier.
Ahh thank you Sondra. I really do hope so. xx
How very sweet , there is nothing better than having sisterly love and being comforted by her. Your girls are so cute and adorable.
Thank you Nayna, you are so right. xx
How rightfully proud you must be to have such cute and adorable daughters! It must have been such a relief when that first day ended up going really well, helped by the fact that both girls attend the same school. They look so gorgeous together – so naturally photogenic.
Thank you Nicole, as long as they have each other I know they’ll be okay. xx
aw how nice! my daughters have a year between them and they now go to school together too!
Ahh that’s lovely! And only 12 months until Harry joins them too! xx
I am so sorry that Eva had a rubbish first day, it can’t have been nice for either of you. It is great that Megan loved it though and hopefully year one will get better for Eva! Fingers crossed for both your beautiful girls xx
Thank you Tanya. xx
Oh my goodness, what beautiful girls you have 🙂 Their bond is just lovely. I hope Eva starts to enjoy school soon x
Thank you Jemma, I really hope so! xx
OMG Laura, your girls are so precious! Meggy did such a fabulous job of a supporting little sister to Eva by cheering her up. They both are so lucky to have each other and be reunited again. You are so lucky to have precious little angels like them! xx
Thank you so much, I really am very lucky to have them. xx
Poor little Eva, fingers crossed she’s settled a little now – the two of them are so cute together!! It’s great that Megan had such a good first day, such a relief for you!!
Thank you! I knew Megan would love it, she and Eva are very different in personality! xx
Ahh these photos are so cute! So glad they’re reunited. Sounds like they are so lucky to have each other ox
They really are the best of friends, it’s lovely to see! xx
Yes indeed! Your girls are exceptionally beautiful. And the photos show how lovely these little cuties and their vibrant smiles can melt any mothers heart.
Lovely and I must say you have beautiful girls. They are so well dressed for school and even look happy to go there. Mostly kids cry and don’t want to go but they are looking happy. I love their long braids tied so neatly.
Thanks Yukti, Megan loves school, Eva hates it! xx
Your girls are gorgeous and they look so smart in their new school uniforms!
Thank you Kacie. xx
Oh bless them – what gorgeous girls they are. Pickle hated it when he started school last year and it took him a while to settle. It broke my heart! Kaz x
It really is heart breaking!! I hope things settle. Xx
They look so cute together! I am glad they had a good day. The first day can always be the hardest.
Thank you. This week has been such a long week! Hopefully next week will be easier. Xx
Aw bless, my mum always tells me I was the same when I went to school I was so nervous. Bless you Megan looks SO happy and those signs are great for pictures which capture the moment! xx
Thank you. Going to school is tough, I feel the same way some Mondays!
I’m so glad the day was successful in the end. We have had a hideous first week back lots of tears and not wanting to go. Hope they all have a great year ahead
Oh no. It’s just so hard isnt it? I hope things settle. Xx
Bless her, poor Eva. It’s so heartbreaking having to take them and leave them there in tears. My son was the same way up until the last term of year one then the tears finally stopped. He was still grumpy but went in without too much fuss. By year three I wasn’t even allowed through the school gate, he just took himself in. He still says he hates school and I was dreading last Tuesday and heading in to hear 4 as there were tears again before bed but he actually went in quite upbeat and when he came out he said school was okay. That’s the first time ever he hasn’t declared it horrible so I’d call that a win. So as hard as it is, it does get better, I promise. Hopefully having her little partner in crime with her again will help her find her feet. They really are so adorable together x
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Ahh thank you so much. It’s so reassuring to know that others go through it and there’s light at the end of the tunnel. I’m so glad your son has settled. Xxx
They are both adorable! They look nice wearing uniform, I remember my mom so proud for my young brother for his first day of school, she’s excited, felt nervous but proud just like you!
Ahh thank you. First day of school is a huge milestone! Xx
So adorable! It’s so hard when they don’t want to let go, all you want to do is whisk them home
Definitely! It’s so hard to leave them crying!! Xx
Oh… I’m so sorry Eva didn’t want to go to school. Meg really was excited wasn’t she? They are exceptionally beautiful girls and could actually really be twins! 🙂
Thank you Beth, I’m such a proud mummy. Megs was ridiculously excited!! xx
Aww bless Eva. I hope she feels a bit better next week. Your girls are adorable, and they do look like twins!
Ahh thank you Sarah. xx
Oh my! These 2 are so adorable! I am glad Megan enjoyed her first school day. My daughter enjoyed it too and she is really happy.
Thank you! She had a lovely day at school! xx
Poor Eva, hopefully she settles quickly in the knowledge that her little sister is at school now too
I really hope so Kara. xx
Oh my gosh.
This totally melted my heart… their bond is beautiful ♡♡
Saddens me that she gets so upset over school but I’m hoping having her little sis there will make it more bearable xxcxc
Thank you lovely, they are so adorable together aren’t they?! I’m hoping this week is a little easier xxx
Oh my gosh these photos are simply adorable!! Glad to hear Megan was so positive, hope Eva enjoys school now!
Thank you Laura! xx
Oh my goodness, those two are adorable! Completely gorgeous! I can remember my daughter’s first day and she was super keen to go, just like Megan, though she didn’t have a big sibling to catch up with. Now she is in year 6 and on her way to approaching secondary! I hope that having little Megan will help Eva immensely and that she can enjoy school so much more now. Beautiful girlies, I hope that bond remains forever. xx
Ahh thank you so much Michelle. It’s lovely when they are keen to go, Eva has never been like that!! I’m hoping by high school we have smiles in the morning!! xx
Those smiles are so precious! I always wonder who I should feel more sorry for on the first day of school…the parents or the kids. Probably the parents?.
Ahh me to!! Such an emotional day, it never gets easier! xx
You’re right, they are exceptionally beautiful. And they do look like twins! Bless them. Oscar started reception last Monday and he absolutely hates it. I’d considered a home education for him, and decided against it in the end, but if he doesn’t get on any better over the next few weeks I think I may reconsider it. He usually takes to things straight away so I was really surprised to find he didn’t like school. That was the main reason I decided against home ed!!
Louise x
Thank you Louise. Oh no I’m sorry, I can sympathise with that as Eva is still crying now. It’s hard isn’t it? You think you’re doing the right thing for your child but then it doesn’t feel like it at the time? I hope things improve for you. xxx
Such a shame that there were tears for Eva but what a relief when all went well for Meggy. Lovely that they get on so well
Thank you, I guess it could be worse – they could both have cried! xx
You literally have the most beautiful girls, takes after their parents I would say! Aw I really loved the chalkboard idea and it must have been hard seeing your Meggie go to her first day of reception but I hope it went well! x
AHh thank you Ana, they really are so beautiful inside and out, I can’t deny it!! It was so tough seeing her go but I love that she will be a comfort to Eva now they are reunited! xx
Aw I definitely think so and it must be amazing to see your girls share this journey together. By the way I forgot to say congratulations on being a finalist for BIB’s x
Thank you Ana, a week on Saturday – eek! xx
That chalkboard is so sweet and what a fun idea! Those outfits look just like my old School uniform too! Glad all went well!
Thank you Ellie, they go to the same school that I did! xx
Omg the girls looks adorable! Eva does not look happy though but at least she made it through the first day! Hope they have a fab year at school x
Thank you Amanda, I really hope so! xx
Those pictures are absolutely priceless!! I haven’t done this with my daughter yet, but you’ve definitely given me inspiration. Regarding your bias, I’ll go ahead and assure from a neutral position that they are the cutest ever!!
Ahh thank you so much!! They are lovely together, I’m very proud! xx
That’s so cool that your girls are so close and loving to one another. And it’s great that the one was so excited just to be able to go.
Thanks David, I really hope they stay this close forever. xx
Awww! Your girls look so adorable in their little uniforms. You’ve made great memories with these pictures!
Ahh thank you Tanya.xxx
They are truly beautiful and yes you must be very proud. How lovely they can both go to school together now and reunited again!
Thank you Stephanie, they love being together again. BFF’s these two! xx
Beautiful pictures. I really hope that Eva gains some confidence from having Megan there and that this year is more successful and than easier for you all. #mg
Thank you so much. I hope so too. xxx
Your girls are just so adorable! It’s great that they have each other and I’m sure this will continue right into their adult hood. Siblings are the best. 🙂
Your girls really are so beautiful, I hope that things get better with school now she has her little sister there xx
OMG – they are so beautiful. Well done girls and mummy – hoping they both have a wonderful school year and Eva gets used to it again. Sarah #ExplorerKids
So cute! Hope they both enjoy being at the same school.
Thanks Sarah! xx
Poor Eva-I hope she starts to feel better about school now her sister is there too. They are both lovely girls, I’m sure they’ll have a great school year.
Thank you Laura. xx
such a touching post! And they are exceptionally beautiful girls! It is such a great bond they have, my girls are super close too, even at 13 and 10 they are still all over each other and giggling constantly, lets hope they continue to always be there for each other xx #mg
Thank you Mac, I really hope they always stay that way. xx
Aw “We are twins again”!! How delightful! They really are such beautiful girls (you’re not biassed at all). Such a shame Eva is still struggling. Hopefully having her little ‘twin’ at school too will help her along. The bond between them looks so amazing. I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry by the end of this post! #FabFridayPost
They are so cute! They look really amazing together.I hope they will love their school adventure.
Thank you Gwenda! xx
Such cute photos of the twins! Glad that they are both settled 🙂
Hehe they are super cute, thanks lovely. xx
Awww bless them, I remember starting school as a child was never fun for me I always clung to my mother until my brother started school and we were together I was fine then. Lovely uniforms and they are both gorgeous
Thank you Anosa, its such a daunting prospect going to school, for them and me! xx
They are adorable together! I can imagine the first day of school was not fun for your older but very exciting for the younger one. She will definitely help your older one feel better in school. They do look like twins 🙂
Thank you, they are convinced they are twins!! xx
Oh my goodness they are beautiful – you’re not bias at all! Glad they can start sharing those back-to-school moments together!
Ahh thank you Alex. xxx
It must be so hard to say goodbye in the mornings, I hope it’s got easier for you both over the last week or so? I have always been beyond grateful that my kids have gone into school without tears (except for the odd day, and gosh, those days are heartbreaking). Your girls are absolutely beautiful, no bias needed 🙂
Thank you Sara. Sadly Megan has decided that if Eva is going to cry each day, so is she!! I now have both of them screeching and crying…..pass me the wine! xx
Oh my goodness, they really do look like twins! Hope Eva starts to feel happier about school soon, it must be really hard seeing her like this
Thank you Sally, I really hope so! xx