Counting down the days to school starting again (lighthearted)

[DorothyWhippleFan]

I absolutely know that school is a massive trigger for our children - I’m 15 years in now - and we have multiple diagnoses, including blindness and autism x 2 and ADHD x 2, as well as the usual attachment difficulties. I am totally wrung out now. It’s been six long weeks, and I’m parenting solo. I am the most excited I have ever been for my children to return to school. I feel like a prisoner scratching the five bar gates off my wall (mentally). Tuesday for DD2 and Thursday for DD1; I will most definitely not be one of the Facebook mums wailing about the start of term.

I will be sprinting from the drop-off to the nearest coffee shop and I will actually enjoy a cup of coffee while it is hot and not be disturbed by two children knocking seven shades of the proverbial out of each other (they do KNOW how to behave and the rules of society but, you know, the teen reverts to being three), nor will I have to endure the non-stop baby voice from the seven-year-old, the endless being talked at, the inappropriately LOUD voice, wherever we go, the explaining EVERYTHING five billion times, the walk of shame at every activity club, the non-stop running off, the lack of awareness of any and every danger. I won’t even start on the teen’s behaviour!!!!

I can’t wait! Teachers, look out!

[Ted27]

@DorothyWhippleFan

Omg yes !!!!
My 12 year old fosterling moved in 2 weeks before the end of term
We have been away 3 times, it's been mostly good with a few mega meltdowns but he is non stop, very controlling with huge food issues.
I am absolutely exhausted.
He goes back on Wednesday but I am starting a yoga/meditation class on Tuesday.
Big boy leaves for university on 16 Sept so we have lots to do to get ready for that.

[ifchocolatewerecelery]

I've had 6 weeks low level constant bickering and my older one is anxious about going back to school because they move to juniors (different part of school, much more traditional schooling regime). Can't wait for them to go back... except every year once they are back I go through a depression state for 2-3 months.

[Patchyman1]

Mine will both be back on Tuesday. If anyone disturbs me having a wee or tells me they are hungry once more......
Poor dog has never been on so many walks just to get 15 mins away from them! Love them dearly, but my goodness this has been a looooooooooong 6 weeks!

[Jellycatspyjamas]

Mine have been back for 3 weeks, I’ve almost got the house back into its usual state after the chaos of school holidays. The lack of routine is a nightmare for them and me.

Fair winds and hot coffee for all of you.