First Day of School (Day 37)

Another day begins in the Benali-Armstrong household and first up is Leia, excited for her first day of school. She gets a head start on some homework while the rest of the family wake up.



And then the family have breakfast together before parting ways.



Salim talks to Leia about starting school, and she’s excited to make new friends!



He reminisces about his days at school, and explains that because of his promotion, it’s kind of his first day too, which calms Leia’s nerves.



After breakfast, Kate tidies up while Salim picks up Mateo



And gets him dressed



Before hopping into the shower to get inspired before work



Leia picks out her first day of school outfit



And finishes off the last of her homework



So, with a kiss from Dad



And a hug from Mum



It’s off to the first day of grade school for Leia!



And off to his first day in his new position for Salim



And the start of a day for Kate and Mateo to bond!



They play on the slide





Kate starts teaching him to talk



And potty trains him



And as the day wears on it’s time for a nap for Mateo



And for Kate too!



Leia returns home from school half an hour later, happy with how her first day went. She met a few new friends and did well in class.



She decides to grab a snack of animal crackers



Kate wakes up from her nap and gets started on dinner



Leia isn’t very hungry, but sits with the family and does her homework while they eat and Kate talks about her day first



Then it’s Leia’s turn to talk about the events of her first day of school, which she does excitedly!



And even Mateo wants to chat a little about his day! Well, more babble. But still. Adorable.



After dinner, Kate cleans up while Salim spends some quality time with Leia. She’s got a project to do for school and he agrees to help her so that she can finish it quickly



Wow! Looks good!



Leia thanks her Dad for his help with a hug



And while Kate tucks a tired Mateo in to bed



Leia has a quick bath



And the family head to sleep, ready for another day of work,



School,



And playing.



That’s all of this episode! What will happen next? Will Kate and Salim decide to move into a bigger house to suit their children’s needs? Will Leia continue to enjoy school? Will Kate find time to write another book?



Find out next time!

XOX OliCait XOX