Em's first day of prep!

While I'm writing this my eyes are already starting to well and its only the first sentence. Today is Emmi-Belle’s first day of big school. A day we have been longing for and also dreading at the same time. For the past 3 years Em has been lucky enough to attend AEIOU, a school for autistic children focusing on early intervention to prepare our little ones for this exact day. Originally our goal was to make it to “mainstream” school but over time and learning more about our options we were open to what ever was going to be the best option for EB. I'm 99% sure she is oblivious to the fact that this is going to be her new school and it's no longer "Taleah's school". Dressing her in her uniform was pretty bloody cute even if she did have a melt down at the feeling of the shirt and collar around her neck. 

So many emotions are going through my body and mind! Im excited to see where this takes us, Im scared she will be scared, I'm happy she is going to a great school, I'm worried she won't be accepted. They don't know her like us, what if she needs to go to the toilet but doesn't know who to ask? What is she runs away when no one is looking? What if it's not for her???

So many 'what ifs!' Time to take a big breath, put on my big girl pants and rip the bandaid off! 
I know it will all be ok, it always is... keep posted for an update on how she went very soon. 

Nik xx