sunnyday Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Here it is.......... another Friday! Shame it's the end of our half-term break........well if you don't count the weekend that is :1b Have just checked the old TDL - all 'ticked off' (apart from the online training ) Hope everyone has had a good week and that you all a great weekend! :1b 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Thank you Sunnyday. I have had a good week - eaten far more cake than I should have done (I didn't actually think it was possible to say that!). TDL is done and I am currently writing a proposal to have a co-chair of governors role before meeting a friend for tea and... more cake! this afternoon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I'm off to the Savoy for tea today 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Ooh are you wearing a post frock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 or a posh one even :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Have a brilliant time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Opted for posh trouser suit in the end. Seriously lovely afternoon with OH, son + girlfriend. Lots of choice fantastic champagne as well as tea. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Opted for posh trouser suit in the end. Seriously lovely afternoon with OH, son + girlfriend. Lots of choice fantastic champagne as well as tea. Well I don't want to out-do you, but I'm having afternoon tea tomorrow, at.......... Southend-on-sea! :lol: :lol: Good to hear you had a nice time. :1b :1b :1b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Best thing about Southend - Rossi ice creams - do they still do them? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 Had to drag this thread up again....... Wow - thank crunchie it's Friday - I am totally cream crackered :lol: Excitement in my setting is reaching fever pitch now :lol: Mr S has been busy working on my kitchen this week - I know you can't make an omelette without cracking a few eggs - but I am knee deep in sawdust, there seems to be paint 'everywhere' - I started a big clean up and he keeps saying "oh no I still need that" or "I will need that when I start the dining room" he almost certainly won't be starting the dining room this side of Crimbo........anyway must get off here and see what I can get rid off while he's not watching! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I echo your thoughts Sunnyday, my patience is being stretched to the limit by some unwanted behaviour from my usual suspects and there has been a sudden increase in "empty it all out and put it somewhere else" type play, my transporters will be the death of me, I swear. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 three children asleep yesterday...two today...think I might have broken them :wacko: :unsure: :blink: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I think that's been the problem in a way finleysmaid, we have had a 10 day period of general sickness where certain groups have been off, but they are now near enough all back and making up for lost time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Had to drag this thread up again....... Funny, I was thinking of this thread earlier and then you updated it. I have been at home today, a couple of weeks ago my headteacher came upon me having a mini-rant one morning and after talking to me about how overwhelmed and tired I was feeling insisted I book one of my non-contact days and that I must take it at home and use it to catch up on all the little things that haven't been getting done because of things like having a student, extra risk assessments for a trip etc. So, today has been that day and it has been so good. I got up when I was ready (which was 7am as opposed to the 5.30 I've been waking at) and have just focused on finishing jobs rather than just fire fighting. The TDL is still just as long of course but I'm going to work for another hour tonight and it should lessen the pressure over the weekend. There is a slim chance my relatives might even get some presents!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Oh thank goodness, I thought it might be just us! I have this idea that everyone else is enjoying an idelic pre Christmas run up! I was literally nearly on my knees when I walked out yesterday and was really thinking oh my god we still have one more week to go.... I even resorted to removing the hollow blocks from the playroom for the last week as they seem to have forgotten how to play safely with them! Keep thinking we are doing something wrong as whatever we provide is not really engaging them, they are just wanting to run around. But after reading this maybe it is not us and is just the time of year! Have been SO lazy today and not moved far from the sofa and a box set! Just trying to reserve some energy for next week. Enjoy the weekend everyone and look forward to posting on this thread next Friday! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 We play a game called 'Guess how many chocolate advent calendar boxes have been opened and eaten this morning' December can be absolutely shattering. Children are so hyped up. The accident book seems to be permanently on the go. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playgroup1 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Us too! It felt like trying to put kittens in a sack yesterday at storytime! No sooner had one sat down than another was wandering around.They are all really tired but also quite wound up to and very needy. Oh to get this next week over. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larnielass Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 That's what I like about this site. You read posts and realise that you're not the only one going through it. We have had waves of bugs and have become such experts that we can predict who will be off next. Our ones start with tears and go down hill from then. One more week to go! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 One more week to go! Yippee! WhooHoo! This is such a long term and it always ends with CHRISTMAS!!! Just got over an 18 day working cold then onto the Christmas card/calendar conveyabelt!! (Got duped into this this year - never again I had forgotten just how unjoyful it is)!! Next Friday.....Nativity and early finish...phew, if Santa works this hard every year then hats off to him! Sympathy to Nurseries who still have another week! eek! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 WooHoo!!! Finished and have to say not a day to early!! Lots on the TDL but at least will be away from poorly, sick and tired children, just hoping have managed to avoid all ills. For those who break up today, ENJOY for those who only get a couple of days sorry t gloat but hope you enjoy as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) Happy Friday everyone :1b We finished Wednesday - Lazy day yesterday then lunch with very old friend I've not seen for ages. Today cat's had her trip to the vets- then we've both come home and snuggled up for a Christmas film... Staff meal out tonight then not thinking about work until January :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Thinking of all the full year settings though xxx Edited December 16, 2016 by louby loo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 I'm free! :lol: Finished today with a lovely, lovely Christmas Party :1b One of my three year old girls said to her mummy "this is the best day ever"! - How sweet is that :1b Not too much on the jolly TDL either which is great - might have a bash at that tomorrow and then pack all thoughts of Pre-school away until the New Year........ Now to sort out own Christmas - everything bought (I hope) but nothing wrapped yet - no tree either, another job for tomorrow! :rolleyes: Happy end of term for all those who have now finished and commiserations to those of you who will be battling on into next week 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsp Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Phew! That's all I need to say. It has been a long week only because I normally only to 4 days and this I have done 5 full days with the children due to staff sickness. But actually really enjoyed 'just' being a childcare worker. I do not mean that to be offensive to anyone. I shut the office door and played on the floor, sang christmas songs (including adapting and making up silly ones), read stories and yes - had fun!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 Oh smug alert warning - I have typed my New Year newsletter :rolleyes: :lol: :lol: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Oh smug alert warning - I have typed my New Year newsletter :rolleyes: :lol: :lol: Oh my you are ahead! Husband is moaning at me as he does not finish until Thursday, but as I reminded him I am finished with children but not paperwork!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 My faces have disappeared, any ideas how to get them back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Whoohoo!! Another triumphant Nativity success!! I know many of you don't go in for it , but........it was SO brilliant!! So all 'pain' is now swept away ( a bit like childbirth) and I am feeling Christmassy and relaxed!!! : ) Have a very nice break everyone - 3 weeks off......... because we're worth it! : ) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I'm done (I know it's not Friday but it feels like one)! Such a long last couple of days although they were nice - so many poorly children - I was down to 65% attendance on one day. I sort of wished that we didn't have fun things planned for yesterday as there were clearly some children who really weren't well but were desperate to come to school for the party. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I'm done (I know it's not Friday but it feels like one)! Such a long last couple of days although they were nice - so many poorly children - I was down to 65% attendance on one day. I sort of wished that we didn't have fun things planned for yesterday as there were clearly some children who really weren't well but were desperate to come to school for the party. Yes my granddaughter missed out this year. They ought to have finished last Friday in my opinion. They were exhausted poor things and half her class off with D&V. Not much fun in that - and of course, ready to spread it to other members of families who are visiting - someone's festivities are bound to be spoiled. :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 It's Friday again! ::1a Only went back on Wednesday so that's been a nice gentle return - still glad it's Friday though :lol: Have a good weekend all :1b 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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