General chit chat thread.

[natalielongstaff]

im glad you had a good 1st day Claire

 

[wideeyes]

Thank you.

DBF asked DD is she wanted to go to Austraila and she said "No, I would rather go to WDW with mummy". While that is very sweet of her Australia would be an amazing trip for her and she can go to WDW loads of other times I think she thought she was being loyal.

 

[tennisfan]

It is always great to have a holiday booked, Mexico sounds great.

My first day was good however everyone else already knew each other as they were on the same degree program last year so that felt a bit strange for me, and they were all about 6 years younger than me, on my English degree there was more of a mix of different people. However they did all seem nice & I wasn't completely ignored which was good. I'm looking forward to tomorrow anyway.

Glad it went well for you

 

[PoppyAnna]

I've been to the Dr's today, he's agreed to me going back to work after 10wk's off so back on Wed for 2wk's of half day's.....and then I have to go back to see my GP to see how things are.

DD's have been to have their hearts scanned also this morning, good news both hearts are fine, and they just need to be followed up every 18mths

Good luck Karen, glad your DD's got the all clear

Very busy day here - second week back at school is always busier than the first! It rained here all day and made me feel a bit glum.
Our friends (and neighbours) left today to go and live in Singapore, their DD's turned up on the doorstep with a ton of food from their fridge so I spent the morning cooking and freezing! I was running back and forth with teas whilst they were packing/cleaning. Eldest wanted to wave them off tonight - their little girl was in her class. It was lovely to see them excited to be starting a new adventure in their life (and if I'm honest, I was a little jealous)

Tomorrow is playgroup with Poppy followed by shopping in the afternoon for my friends birthday present.

Have a great day everybody

 

[mandymouse]

ive got a challenging week ahead !! its "show week" at Ellie's drama and dance school this week so she is in reheals or performing all week ( till sat night !) and to make matters worse im going away for the weekend on friday so dh is going to have to manage on his own

Is Ellie enjoying her drama/dance school Nat ? I hope so

I booked next years holiday yesterday and its not to WDW We are off to Mexico, trying to save money for a mortgage deposit I feel very sad tho that we are not going to Disney

Lucky you, I bet you'll have a lovely time in Mexico Jen

My first day was good however everyone else already knew each other as they were on the same degree program last year so that felt a bit strange for me, and they were all about 6 years younger than me, on my English degree there was more of a mix of different people. However they did all seem nice & I wasn't completely ignored which was good. I'm looking forward to tomorrow anyway.

Glad your first day went well Claire

Morning Everyone

I haven't got any plans for today at the moment. Becky doesn't have college today and she wants to go shopping, she has suggested Coventry (oh no !), but I fancy Birmingham - we'll see where we end up

Have a great day guys

 

[natalielongstaff]

yes she is really enjoying it Mandy, we can watch the show tomorrow night

im shattered this morning i was waiting for a text to let me know my friends baby had been born and i didn't get it till 3am so i slept badly they had a little boy 7lb 3oz

im just going to get the slow cooker ready for tonights tea

 

[wideeyes]

I have a day off today, so I have been out for breakfast this morning, now waiting till I can call DVC to book for next august.

 

[tennisfan]

I have 1 more night shift to go today before 3 & a bit days off. I can't wait it will also be my only weekend off this month I feel for my crew mate as we had a busy shift so didn't get back to station except for our 30 minute meal break (in a 12 hour shift!) & I was a bit grumpy.

 

[wideeyes]

Booked AKV now for next August, Studio Savannah view @ Jambo house so just need to plan the 3rd week now. A bit strange booking it bit by bit.

 

[mandymouse]

yes she is really enjoying it Mandy, we can watch the show tomorrow night

im shattered this morning i was waiting for a text to let me know my friends baby had been born and i didn't get it till 3am so i slept badly they had a little boy 7lb 3oz

im just going to get the slow cooker ready for tonights tea

I'm so pleased that she's enjoying it Nat .. and great news about your friends too

I have 1 more night shift to go today before 3 & a bit days off. I can't wait it will also be my only weekend off this month I feel for my crew mate as we had a busy shift so didn't get back to station except for our 30 minute meal break (in a 12 hour shift!) & I was a bit grumpy.

Enjoy your few days off hun

Booked AKV now for next August, Studio Savannah view @ Jambo house so just need to plan the 3rd week now. A bit strange booking it bit by bit.

How exciting Claire


I've had a lovely day today. Becky & I took the train to Birmingham. We had some brekkie at BHS and she did lots of shopping - all I got was a little something for the Hallowe'en exchange

 

[Dimplenose]

My house stinks!

I left my plastic chopping board on top of the cold cooker but must have left a ring on when I turned it off at the wall. I turned the oven on to cook dinner and the ring heated up melting my board (at least the 3rd one to meet it's end in this fashion!)

I've scraped off most of the plastic from the solid ring - but the smell is terrible.

 

[Dimplenose]

I'm really losing it! After yesterday's effort of melting my chopping board today I embarressed myself. I was at a meeting in someone's house and said my goodbyes and then walked into her downstairs loo instead of out of the front door! What next?

 

[CHEK]

Bad morning today with my eldest DD who's almost 11, she's so emotional at the moment and....Well last night we went on our 1st High School open evening and I think the realisation has hit hard & I mean really hard

This morning we had so many tears and it all started over her hair not being right! (which is not unusual!) She said she doesn't want to grow up & wants to stay in Yr6 forever, and then she said she just doesn't want to carry on anymore .

By the time we got to school she was fine & happy, but it break's my heart to hear her talk like that & I know that this feeling of insecurity is probably normal, they have so many challenges going on at this age, and she's going through them all at the moment. I just want my happy little girl back

 

[tennisfan]

Bad morning today with my eldest DD who's almost 11, she's so emotional at the moment and....Well last night we went on our 1st High School open evening and I think the realisation has hit hard & I mean really hard

This morning we had so many tears and it all started over her hair not being right! (which is not unusual!) She said she doesn't want to grow up & wants to stay in Yr6 forever, and then she said she just doesn't want to carry on anymore .

By the time we got to school she was fine & happy, but it break's my heart to hear her talk like that & I know that this feeling of insecurity is probably normal, they have so many challenges going on at this age, and she's going through them all at the moment. I just want my happy little girl back

Its hard been on the cusp of the teenage years, I know I never want to go back to the earlier years. Hang in there it will all come good

 

[PoppyAnna]

Bad morning today with my eldest DD who's almost 11, she's so emotional at the moment and....Well last night we went on our 1st High School open evening and I think the realisation has hit hard & I mean really hard

This morning we had so many tears and it all started over her hair not being right! (which is not unusual!) She said she doesn't want to grow up & wants to stay in Yr6 forever, and then she said she just doesn't want to carry on anymore .

By the time we got to school she was fine & happy, but it break's my heart to hear her talk like that & I know that this feeling of insecurity is probably normal, they have so many challenges going on at this age, and she's going through them all at the moment. I just want my happy little girl back

 

[wideeyes]

Bad morning today with my eldest DD who's almost 11, she's so emotional at the moment and....Well last night we went on our 1st High School open evening and I think the realisation has hit hard & I mean really hard

This morning we had so many tears and it all started over her hair not being right! (which is not unusual!) She said she doesn't want to grow up & wants to stay in Yr6 forever, and then she said she just doesn't want to carry on anymore .

By the time we got to school she was fine & happy, but it break's my heart to hear her talk like that & I know that this feeling of insecurity is probably normal, they have so many challenges going on at this age, and she's going through them all at the moment. I just want my happy little girl back

hope she feels better soon,it is hard being that age. Remind her all her friends are in the same position, it may help her feel better knowing she is not alone.

 

[CHEK]

Its hard been on the cusp of the teenage years, I know I never want to go back to the earlier years. Hang in there it will all come good

Thanks Nikki
I don't ever remember feeling this way

Thanks Joanne

hope she feels better soon,it is hard being that age. Remind her all her friends are in the same position, it may help her feel better knowing she is not alone.

Thanks Claire It doesn't help because she is so old headed, and much wiser than her years!

 

[mandymouse]

Bad morning today with my eldest DD who's almost 11, she's so emotional at the moment and....Well last night we went on our 1st High School open evening and I think the realisation has hit hard & I mean really hard

This morning we had so many tears and it all started over her hair not being right! (which is not unusual!) She said she doesn't want to grow up & wants to stay in Yr6 forever, and then she said she just doesn't want to carry on anymore .

By the time we got to school she was fine & happy, but it break's my heart to hear her talk like that & I know that this feeling of insecurity is probably normal, they have so many challenges going on at this age, and she's going through them all at the moment. I just want my happy little girl back

Aww bless her, I hope she feels more settled soon

 

[tennisfan]

Thanks Nikki
I don't ever remember feeling this way

I think everyone is different. It wasn't that bad for me either but it certainly improved as the years went by. I hated school but after my 1st year in secondary school I started to enjoy it. My friends daughter has justed started secondary school & has taken to it like a duck to water but I know others who have struggled.

 

[Dimplenose]

I think a lot of kids are worried about senior school when they've only just entered year 6. By the end of May they are nearly all fed up with junior school and ready to start seniors.

The worst bit for a lot of them is the uncertainty of where they'll be going and with which friends. Once things become a bit more certain I'm sure she'll feel better.