Time for Nursery

My big brother Findlay is rather intense.  Mum, and indeed anyone who is looking after him, really doesn't get a minute.  He's full of questions and is constantly seeking out new information.  His mind is very active and Mum likes to describe him as "spirited."  Back home Nursery was great for Findlay.  It was time out for Mummy and gave Findlay the chance for "information overload."  Now we are in Istanbul and the schools are already on holiday, Mummy was a little panicked at how she would entertain Findlay, especially as she was trying to get me to have a good 2 hour lunchtime nap.  It was decided that Mummy would do some sort of "homeschooling" with my big bro bro.

Mum sat down with Findlay and explained that during my nap time Findlay and her would do nursery things; nothing too taxing, some numbers on a Monday, puzzles on a Thursday, crafting on a Friday etc.  Findlay, ever the expert in imaginative play, has taken to this like a duck to water.  Every lunch time he will ask, "is it nursery time yet?" and then get his books and new pencil out and proceed to call my Mummy "Mrs Thorburn" for the entire afternoon.  So far he's had Turkish lessons and can now count to 10 and say basic greetings - interestingly enough, Mummy can't believe how easy a 4 year old seems to find learning new languages and is reveling in teaching him as much as she can (more on that later) - he's had PE lessons (sit ups and stretching with Mummy!), he's crafted Father's Day cards and written a letter to his Boy Cousins after practising his letters and names.

Friday is Craft Day

Findlay is enjoying having an hour or so's focus on him, while getting practise at concentrating on tasks and doing as he's told.  Mummy laughs as he's not always willing to participate and will often tell her he's had enough.  She won't push him but it does make her think of the challenges that lie ahead for any poor soul who will have my Big Bro Bro in their class.