Nathan and I are considering putting Thomas into a pre school when he is 3, I have read when your child turns 3 they are entitled to a nursery education grant giving them up to 15 hours in a pre school nursery for free. Thomas will be 3 next Christmas,  we don’t know what he will be like then its impossible to predict. But the good nurserys in my area have a year long waiting list, so its worth getting his name down now, we can always change our mind closer the time. I have put his name down at one that is really good, we’ve been to visit it and I have heard brilliant things from friends who’s children go there.

I am only thinking about Thomas going for either one day or two mornings, mainly to play with the other children to bring him on socially. Kids learn from eachother, being the only child Thomas doesnt have a sibling to play with and learn from.  The nursery we have chosen allows the children to play out as much as they want, even when it rains they have an all in one waterproof jump suit! I know Thomas will probably be outside most of the time

I know a lot of mums think that 3 is too young for a nursery/preschool although others would argue that 3 is a good age to be in a nursery environment. All I know is that Thomas loves doing things, I have always taken him out evey day whether its to the shops, for a walk, soft play or swimming etc, he gets fed up in the house, by mid morning he is giving me his shoes to go out! I think that we will just wait and see how he goes over the next year, its a long time. My main worry about a pre school is the pushing and shoving that goes on amongst toddlers especially boys, I am very protective over Thomas, I would hate for him to get hurt of bitten by another little one, I know its all part of growing up but it still upsets me. I suppose it may do us both good! Thomas goes to both his grandmas during the week, he’s not with me all the time, but being in a pre school may help him develop socially without mummy or nannie being there to interfear.

Watch this space, I will let you know what we decide next year, feels ages off now but I am sure it will fly by! I can’t believe my little boy is two in 3 months! Wow what a rollercoaster ride xx