Towards the end of India's first term of Kindy this year, she experienced some distress when it was time for me to leave. It came as a total shock to her teachers and to me as she had been so brave for the first 3/4 of the term. On her first day, India was the child comforting comforting her friends who were struggling to say goodbye to their parents. This turn in her behaviour really triggered some anxiety in me but we persevered and we got through the rest of the term. Despite the few times India was pried from my arms screaming in term 1, she managed to go the whole of the 2nd term of school with no other episodes. I think it was the promise of a Monster High doll that tipped the scales but i was so impressed wit her resilience that i decided to take her to Disney on Ice as an additional reward.
We drove to the train station with India's Kindy friend Madison (and my new friend; her mum Lauren) and walked the short distance from the city stop to the Perth Arena. This was an additional adventure for the girls and Madison first time on a train. It was so nice to see the girl's anticipation for the show.
We arrived, and after buying a snow cone in a Cinderella carriage, we found our seats. The lights went down and the show began. India's face was worth every cent we spent. She applauded after each skating performance with vigor and her little voice raised itself as high as her spirits. Our favourite part was when the dragon spit fire onto the ice. India was impressed at how the ice didn't melt and she was pleased when Micky Mouse looked her way and waved.
On the way home India and Madison made friend with another girl who had been to the show and they laughed and played the entire length of the train ride. I was impressed with how easily India could make new friends and find joy in doing so. She is becoming such a kind, gentle and loving soul and I am so grateful to be mum.
so. much. fun.
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