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We used to have a lot of 'teacher' parents that lived locally to where they grew up- so lots of grandparents/family pick-ups. However now due to housing costs many are needing to more 'out of area' to afford new homes. We have so much building going on just 10miles up the motorway from us- and everyone seems to moving out that way (my daughter included 😂).

We're starting with very low numbers too, although I have had 2 phone calls this week about spaces. Hope you've managed a good break, or at least a quieter summer. x

I read the first 'Dear Mrs Bird' book on your recommendation too. Have a good 'last few days hoilday' with your family xx

Yes I remember, and that's why longer have them! 😂😂😂 To be honest it's the routine and exercise that I'm most looking forward to 😳 Well done to your GD getting into the sqaud. My daughter used to do synchronised swimming - it was hard! xx

Morning all 😁 Back to work Tuesday - children in Wednesday. Car boot stuffed, bag - somewhere 🤷‍♀️ TDL - lost 😂!! I have done the things I 'need' to done, and I got my GD playing 'school registers' ....resulting in her sorting all the name tags, making new one etc 😂 I'm actually looking foward to going back this year. We will have no 🤞🤞 I really don't want to jinx it SENd when we return, or at the very least low level needs. Last year was beyond horrendous. Had a busy week, doing all the things that didn't get done in the heatwave weather. Not sorting the wardrobe/cupboards - but out having fun! Hope everyone has a good weekend. PS ...what is 'artistic swimming'... Is it like solo synchronised swimming?

Thank you both 😘 ...... but i had wanted to sort out my wardrobe, and three kitchen cupboards! 😂 xx

Afternoon all. 😊 Well, I've done a few things this week - just can't remember what at the moment, but i know involved coffee and cake!😂 Only another week before I go back to work 😮 I have acheived nothing this summer! Froglet, you have another week or so.... I'm sure you'll get yourself sorted 😊 Zigzag, hope you're mum is feeling a little better each day.💐 Sunnyday - I'm not good in the heat either! Have a good weekend eveyone xx

Sunnyday, I've been following the news - hope you're one of the lucky ones getting your water back! 🤞🤞

Wishing a speedy recovery for your mum Zigzag xx

Sorry to hear that sunnyday. My friend about 10 miles from us has had no water for a few days. Bad enough in normal weather, not at all good in this heat.

Hi everyone! Bit late checking in today. We have both the GC for a sleepover tonight - first time with the two together 😮 Parents have gone to funeral 5+ hours away, and although they could have taken the children, due to the heatway we offered to have them stay here with us. Anyway, I am now so shattered I can't even begin to recal anything I've actually done this week - apart from being very hot! I find 24* a tad on the hot side.😂 I love hearing everyone updates - but I'm far to brain fried to comment about them today. Off to bed - if i can find an empty one somewhere! We've already had a bit of musical beds this evening 🙄😂 xx

Morning all.😊 Bit like sunnyday - but ive pretty much shared all week!😂 Off for a haircut now. Hope everyone has a good weekend. x

OK, I just want to put this out there - I salute all you here that have raised boys! I mean, i know they are different from working with them - but my, at home it's relentless 😂 I've had the GS for a sleep over and I'm now nervous wreck, he's a lovely little thing, no behaiour issues or anything....but a 'why walk when you can run' kind of child, and everything is so noisy car/trains have to crash all the time etc. Everything is just so full on 😜 On the plus side though, once in bed he takes about 3 minutes to fall alseep bless him 😘 ... unlike his much more chilled out sister, who would spend all night chatting if she could!

Well, I think CH must have picked up on all my failed attempts yesterday - as this morning I have had an email with 'step-by-step' instructions! 😂 I have decided not to do a 'list' today, as I'm really liked the 'timetable' idea instead. I just need to do something to keep the brain more focused- but still actually using it to remember to do things without visual prompts! 😂 x

Yes, I need to make a list or 'timetable' my time (I like that idea!). Ive been off since 17th July and hardly done anything productive! Google 'Anglo Doorstep Collections' and see if they operate in your area. They collect allsorts of things. Obviously they are a business- but you can choose a charity that gets a donation. Gets you motived as you have to book in advance 😊