First week of school over and done with. Alex is now in Year 2 - his final year at Infants. Jessica has moved to Year 4 - her second year at Juniors.

All seemed to go well. Both children seemingly a bit relieved to have something to do. Alex in particular seems glad to have all his routines back. Unfortunately, like last year, this almost certainly won't last very long. At least it's going well for the time being.

We're still pretty worried that he's behind his peers. Jessica was much further along with her reading, writing, and possibly maths too at his age. I suppose you'd just say that's a 'boy' thing. Maybe it is. But it doesn't stop us worrying about what will happen at the end of the year when he has to move schools.

As for Jessica, Year 4 has immediately brought harder homework. She was given homework on Day 1 would you believe it, that had to be completed by Friday on the first week! Still, she gets to go swimming once a week this year, and she seems settled at school. (Shame she's like a 13 year old with a sore head at home!) We've started her on Judo, which she seems to enjoy. Currently working towards her Yellow belt.

Well, that's the latest update on life in the Harrison household. More to follow later...