30/01/2026
The first week back at school is officially done and I hope everyone was emotionally prepared… because wow, it really does hit you in the feelings.
If you were anything like me and dropping off a little prepper, there may have been a moment (or several) that required deep breaths, a brave face, and maybe even tears and tissues once you were back in the car.
This is my third child heading off to school, so part of me was quietly celebrating. But then that familiar wave rolled in… when my oldest started prep, I was pregnant with this one. And now here he is, with his oversized bag and tiny uniform, marching off to school too. Time doesn’t tiptoe, does it. It strides.
I just want to say how incredible mums and dads are. The invisible work, the emotional load, the packing, prepping, reassuring, letting go, and showing up day after day. You’re doing an amazing job, even on the days it feels heavy.
And if you find yourself with a little unexpected downtime this coming week, there are a couple of availabilities at Crinum Spa Retreat. A quiet exhale, a moment just for you, if your nervous system could use it.
Here’s to surviving the first week back, to the tears and the triumphs, and to all the parents holding it together ❤️