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Update - missed Grammar School application

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sososocross · 13/09/2017 11:45

So many people have kindly sent pm and a couple of update threads have been started so I wanted to update.

Firstly I really want to thank you all for your help and kindness. I was in a state and without you all I would have lost the plot. You women rule 🏅

Update: They are not letting him do the test and I have told DS. I made the choice to tell him in a vague way and simply stated that something had gone wrong and his application had not been received. I will not lie to him if he asks for more details at a later date, but I couldn't take away his chosen school and his image of his dad in one cruel swoop.

He cried and asked me to sort it out, and I told him I had tried and couldn't. I told him my alternate plans and he relaxed. I also told him I would be coming home early 2x per week from here on, and we would work together on homework, extra study or whatever he chose. If he wants to register for the 12 or 13 plus I will do all I can to assist him. Then we watched guardians of the galaxy and had big cuddle up on the sofa.

So that's where we are.

I am sorry to those I irritated by deleting the thread, I was very worried about the daily mail and any come back. I hope you understand I was having a crisis and listed inappropriate details which could identify my son on the thread.

Please don't mention school details on this thread as I'd rather it all remain anonymous for his sake.

Thanks again for all the kindness, it meant the world to me.

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Taylor22 · 19/09/2017 19:28

I can't believe it! I'm so happy for you all!
This is amazing and I bet your son is thrilled!

KarmaNoMore · 19/09/2017 19:29

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InsomniacAnonymous · 19/09/2017 19:31

That's the best thread update I've ever read! I'm so happy for you all. Smile

sososocross · 19/09/2017 19:32

Oldraver funnily enough your user name is one of DH's nicknames for me! Haha DS thinks there was an internet problem and the form didn't submit but they have seen sense and let him do the exam now. He is blissfully unaware and I intend for it to stay that way!

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sososocross · 19/09/2017 19:35

Taylor22 He's so happy - he was brave but really wanted his chance. He's saying 'I can't believe it mum' again and again and DH did a charge around the garden with him on his shoulders that hasn't happened for years! Grin

We're having a STEAK CELEBRATION!

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JayDot500 · 19/09/2017 19:39

OMG my heart! That's amazing! The very best of luck to your DS Flowers

GeekyWombat · 19/09/2017 19:41

Enjoy your well earned steak celebration! I might have just got dewy eyed about your DH / DS victory lap!

Flowers
Tigerlovingall · 19/09/2017 19:42

I'm so pleased your son has his chance. Wish him all the bestSmile

booellesmum · 19/09/2017 19:45

So pleased he has the chance now and wishing him all the luck in the world.

StealthPolarBear · 19/09/2017 19:47

Your son sounds brilliant by the way. Very focused and proactive. I strongly suspect he'll do well wherever he goes but he now has the chance to go where he would like.

Oblomov17 · 19/09/2017 19:48

I'm so very pleased for you OP. Flowers

BBQsAreSooooOverrated · 19/09/2017 19:48

Wow. Fantastic update! Really pleased for your ds.

MumW · 19/09/2017 19:54

Fantastic.

quercuscircus · 19/09/2017 19:57

Hooray!!! Really wonderful news :) I'm so happy for you all!

Enjoy your steak celebration!!

MissMurielStacy · 19/09/2017 19:58

Best update ever! I'm so relieved for you all.

PoorYorick · 19/09/2017 19:58

Oh OP, I am so glad. This has been playing on my mind more than I would have expected...it was just so unbelievably sad. Good luck to your wonderful son!

SeaEagleFeather · 19/09/2017 20:04

Oh Im so pleased for your son and you!

And honestly ... Well done Mr Soso. You were an idiot but you've redeemed yourself.

Now you better appreciate what a damn good woman you have beside you.

YoureAllABunchOfBastards · 19/09/2017 20:09

Fabulous news!

sososocross · 19/09/2017 20:13

Thank you so much thank you! I feel on top of the world. We're having a bonfire. Dh has found sparklers. I think we've all gone mad!

I don't know how I'd have got thru last week without you all - I am so grateful, and I can't believe you still care! Wow. Women rule :)

And the nasty Tory bloggers can kiss my flabby ass Grin

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Storminateapot · 19/09/2017 20:15

I'm so happy for your boy, you have remained on my mind. I'm sad for your DH, this must have been a massive wake-up call for him that his own issues could so easily, and very nearly did, seriously impact the life of his boy.

Let us know how your DS gets on, he has a whole army of us cheering him on.

wellyclad · 19/09/2017 20:27

Oh wow this is amazing!!!! So pleased you managed to get it all sorted! Hurray!

whiteroseredrose · 19/09/2017 20:33

I'm so happy for your DS. After all his hard work he deserves to give it a go.

Will you let us know how he gets on? 🤞🏻

Gemini69 · 19/09/2017 20:38

O M A G !!! well done

this is incredible news Flowers

JamesBlonde1 · 19/09/2017 20:41

Fab news! You must be thrilled.

So this DH, is he ever going to be trusted again and will he step up his game long term?

Bunbunbunny · 19/09/2017 20:44

Smile so happy for you all!

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