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Happy “Twixmas”.. ( is that really a thing?! I just read it!!) …
How are your DC coping first big holiday off? Any have work to do?. Missing it? When are yours due back?

@swampwitch0
… how was your Pannetone?! Not cracked ours open yet! BIL ( Italian) arrives tomorrow, and my Sainsbury’s one isn’t going to cut it! 😈😹… How did your scones go?! Plain?! Fruit?! Or, fancy?! At DS19’s NT they handmade rhubarb ones…. Gorgeous!!!!

High five on your present haul! Happy your recipients were impressed! Score! I had probably-should-have-predicted event with DS….. I was excited ( and relieved!) that I had managed to both a-remember and b- obtain before the “limited editions” sold out, of a hoodie and LP/ vinyl he had sent a link to…… not cheap…… But. Hey! Better than a meltdown screwing up going off piste…… What I got was a bemused, bordering on confused look at the album…… “ you know I already have Breach”… (or, whatever it was)…
“ Well, yes, yes, I do, as I got skanked for that for your birthday in September, but you implored how you couldn’t live without this one”……… And, the hoodie? Well, wasn’t even unbagged, just got a cursory glance and a “ I’ll look at it later, see if I like it”……. Out of time to return, so more crap for me to get round to eBaying!! 🤷‍♀️🙄😹!!

Hope your sunny weather continued?! 🌟

@TeenToTwenties..

Happy Holidays! I hope you’re managing to relax….
Yes, I totally agree on the college v bad experience at school DC…. Absolute blessing in comparison to last Christmas holidays!

I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays!!!! 🌟🌟🌟

Happy boxing day all 🎄
I'm in bed eating pannetone 😊
I need to make scones for later (hosting family)
Had a nice day yesterday - I got some lovely gifts and everyone was happy with theirs 😊
@Sisublondie I'm not sure re: dd and her old school. I think she saw some people she didn't like/bullied her, so it wasn't a nice experience. She didn't tell me until we were home, though. We could have left 🤷‍♀️
It's a glorious sunny day here 😎

Happy Boxing Day!
It is so nice hearing how well college is going for some for whom school was not so positive.

@swampwitch0

Hey! I just saw my reply re school function isn’t posted!!! I had it a few times on our old thread where it won’t post and glitches..but then does…. I thought it had happened here, but, no- sorry! … So annoying!!!

So!- the school went so well. Thank you! I think I must have been more nervous than he was… he dressed in his favourite shirt and was in a rare, bouncy mood.. held his head high….. Didn’t tell me about running into Bully No1 until we were on way home…. ( he had continued talking to the friend he was with, and not got upset and left)….. and, the best bit, came up to me when I was chatting to the Head, happily telling him about how he is getting on, and posing for a “ blokey” photo with him! Which would have been unheard of six months ago! Oh, the relief! I’m sorry your DD’s return wasn’t similar. Did she ever say what had “ affected “ her? .. Is that her last opportunity to go back?

How has your mum been? Has she left the flat now the holidays has started? I have brought mine to my house for a few days, then taking her back when we go for her results on Jan 2. Funny how many adverts are on for things you are worrying about…… ( dementia ones, in this case).

How is your Christmas going?! Not long till the end of the year!! Almost there!!! 🌟🙏💗

HAPPY CHRISTMAS 🎄 everybody!!!!!

I hope that you, and your DC, are all having as superb a day as you can! And are enjoying a break from work in all respects! 🎄🎉💖🎄

Happy Christmas one and all and a happy and healthy New Year.
DS has quite a lot of work to do over Christmas (he's done some) and an assessment in early Jan. He's fairly motivated but I think we'll avoid talking about it until New Year's Day.

Happy Christmas to all!

Assignments all in, homework up to date, DD super happy... and so now college have decided to issue a new timetable for next year that is utterly ridiculous (think lessons starting at 9am and then 4 hour gap and last lesson ending at 6pm).

Just once I was hoping for an educational establishment where I didn't have to be THAT parent. All DD's class have emailed in to complain about the changes... no idea if it will work, but with an almost 2 hour commute each day it makes it incredibly long days with vast amounts of time hanging around between lessons.

Very pleased to hear this!
Merry Christmas 🎄

Placement sorted to start second week of term.
Should be OK but won't directly lead to job and a 7:30am start(!)
However only 10mins away, and will help with her fitness, and nice environment.

Merry Christmas all.

I hope your mum is improving @Sisublondie?
My mum is not keen on leaving the flat atm...tricky.
I hope your ds will be ok tonight. Dd went to a show at her old school back in October and she was really in a really odd mood afterwards 🤔
I'll be glad when it's the weekend and everyone is finished for Christmas 🎄
Not gonna lie, I'll be glad to see the back of this year!

@swampwitch0

Thank you! And to you! 🎄 💕!

EXCELLENT news on the “ group” ( aka SOLE!!) project!! What does the final entail?! You must be so proud! And, she will hopefully get this “ group” situation sorted, but, what a fab achievement for her!!
Competition sounds fun! Or, hard work?! Either way, time occupier, which is great!

I’ve been dashing about with my Mum ooop north, and trying to come up with reasons why I’m going every week (normally she comes here). DD17 hasn’t really questioned it, but DD19 got back from Edinburgh last night ( yay!) and is on the case….. so.. tricky there.
Tonight, function at old school and DD17 wants to come…. He is aware one, at least, of his main bullies is going….. so… I’m feeling rather nauseous right now! ….

Whoo- Hoo (!), for last ( half!) day tomorrow……..! 🎉

How are you all doing?
Dd is recovering, but will be coughing for a while, I think 😷
The "group" project that dd did alone was involved with has been shortlisted for the final!
She's a bit stressed, as she missed all last week as she was so ill, but that was a nice thing 😊
Last day tomorrow (half day) Yay! 🙌
She's entering a competition with a deadline of 12/1 so hopefully that'll keep her busy over the Christmas break 😬
Wishing you and yours a very happy Christmas 🎄 and thank you for your company this year x

Its so, so tough as parents to see our kids try so hard, but get disappointment after disappointment.
I hope the 2nd placement is successful 🙏

re Placement. College do have another lead and she has a meet on Monday but it isn't nearly so 'good' as the one we thought she had. We've out something on the local business facebook just in case.

She has been through so much in her life and keeps battling on, she just needs something to go her way for a change.

My dh and her bf went to graduation, plus gps, so a nice bunch 😊
I'm so sorry to hear about your dds placement @TeenToTwenties...what a disappointment ☹️
I'm hoping dds week off doesn't trigger an anxiety spiral but 🤷‍♀️

What a shame! I remember you being so excited that she could walk there.

Are there any other options she can consider? Terrible time of year to be looking for something though, no one really wants to be adding to their workload at this time of year.

DD's potential placement (that we were assured was happening) has fallen through.

Why can't my DD get a break?

This has been progressing since half term, and they wait until the week before Christmas to tell college. So upset.

We break up on Wednesday - earlier than the local schools/sixth forms but still feels a long time coming.
No assignments over Christmas but meant to be doing revision for big important external exam in January. I think I might encourage a total break until the new year, then start to do some mock practice.
It's all very full on in terms of keeping up with work, I kind of didn't expect so many assignments!
I hope everyone is well and looking forward to a nice break.

@swampwitch0

Hey! Merit! Whoo-Hoo!!! Oh, that’s excellent news! You must be so proud and happy!

Excellent as to the graduation going ok…. It’s such a relief that she was to attend… who went with her?
I am really sorry that the nasty ass lurgy is still in situ…. I really feel for you…. Hoping 🤞🙏🤞 that you and DH have escaped!!
Ah, bless her for worrying about last week…. Has she got notes to catch up with?

My DS was told on Friday had assignment due in today…. But I’m not sure how much work he managed to get done, he was chatting to me at 1sm assuring it’s finished …..🤔🤞😻!

Hi @Sisublondie
Dd's graduation went ok, she just went and came home.
She got a merit! 😊
Both dd's are still feeling quite rubbish, but not as bad.
Hoping dd will be back at college this week as its only 2 hours on Wednesday and a short day on Friday.
Dh and I haven't succumbed yet 😬🤞
Last day of term for dd is friday 19th.
Dd is - predictably - stressed about missing college last week ☹️

@swampwitch0

Hey, how are your DDs doing health wise? And you? I hope you are fully recovered, or, at least on the road to recovery! 🤞😻

Hey everyone! Are you all breaking up this week? Or, have the holidays already started? Does anyone have any assignments to do over the holidays? 🎄🎉….. hoping everyone is happy and healthy !

@swampwitch0

Wishing you all the very best of luck at DD’s graduation!!!! 👩‍🎓 💕 🏆 🥇 💕 👩‍🎓!!!!!

Absolutely! Maybe a break is also just what she needs….. i
know there was a two week break, but to get fully back on form for the new year, term and project 🤩