The Diary Game || 18 September 2024 || Skander's First Back to School and Yahya's Complicity

_{Taken by my own smartphone}

Hello steemians,

It's back to school and a very special day for my two sons, Yahya and Skander. This morning, the excitement was palpable in them, each with their backpack ready to start a new school year. For Yahya, it was a well-established routine. He is now used to school, its rituals and its responsibilities. As for Skander, it was a big day: his very first year of nursery school. He was both curious and slightly worried, but his sparkling eyes revealed his desire to discover this world that he still only knew from afar, seeing his big brother leave each morning.

Watching them pose for photos, I was filled with pride. Their innocent smiles and the complicity between them were obvious. Yahya, dressed in his plaid blouse with that touch of bright red, held his little brother's hand as if to tell him that everything will be fine, that he will always be there to watch over him. Skander, for his part, was wearing a broad smile, visibly reassured by Yahya's presence at his side. He was wearing his blue blouse, with his little hands clinging to his bag, ready to face this new stage of his life.

The day began with the arrival at school. The atmosphere was festive, especially for the new kids like Skander. Multicoloured balloons decorated the entrance, creating a welcoming and reassuring environment for the children. Skander was amazed by everything he saw: the decorations, the other children in their uniforms, and especially the large "Back to School" sign that proudly stood at the entrance to the classroom. His eyes never stopped observing everything, absorbing every detail of this new adventure.

Yahya, for his part, took things in hand calmly and confidently. He knows the place, the routines and quickly found his friends. He greeted his classmates with a confident smile, showing Skander that there was nothing to fear. Skander, despite his enthusiasm, still had a little nervousness in his eyes, but this quickly faded thanks to the encouragement of his big brother.

The moments spent inside the school were just as memorable. Skander's teacher greeted each child with a big smile, which immediately put everyone at ease. Skander, although a little shy at first, eventually integrated, watching the other children play around him. As a parent, it was a big step, seeing my son enter the school system, start his learning journey and socialize with new friends.

The start of the school year is always an emotional time. It is a transition, not only for children, but also for parents. It is the beginning of new responsibilities, new discoveries and new challenges. For Yahya, it is a continuation of his journey, and for Skander, it is the first step into a world that he will learn to understand and love.

I came home with a sense of satisfaction, knowing that my two boys are on the right track, growing and learning more each day. This back-to-school season will remain etched in my memory, especially because it was the first time I saw them both together, dressed for school, ready to face the world.

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Best Regards,
@kouba01