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We have copious amounts of train set .

Thank you TooTicky. I am slightly destressing.

(DH's contribution to tidying was to move used alcoholic glass bottles from a place where no=one would see them to another place where no-one would see them. He was also being really grumpy this morning but has phoned to apologise so is forgiven ).

3s and 4s like colouring, stickers and playdough IME

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not colouring! My dcs have never been into it, but dd1 and ds1 used to enjoy setting me colouring tasks The tedium!!

Toot!

There will be no feet in my Carraunderette thank you. I am a pediphobe. Only tongues and consciences please, definitely no bunions.

train trackis a unisex and all age winner. It does them all - even my 7yr olf nad his mates will have a good time.

Paper and pens

decorating bsicuits

they just love stuff generally.

Bricks too, everyone likes bricks, mine will all play with the duplo or building blocks still. It's fun.

My passports have gone. The man was friendlier than yesterdays lady so I shared with him. I think he was pleased when I left. Not least because I scoffed at the idea of adults enjoying Disneyland and he said he'd been to the one in Florida loads of times and really enjoyed it just a little bit huffily. Well, I said, of course if you close your eyes and squint a bit and see beyond the stage sets and mahoosive money pot then you might be swept along by the magic but I am an old cynic. He said he thought there was something there for everyone. I didn't say anything else.

Can I have some opinions please? We're in the middle of secondary school quandary.
There is a school which is academically excellent (entrance by exam, etc, which dd1 would love) BUT:
it is 25 miles away and would involve catching a bus before 7 am from a town 5 miles from here, and not returning to said town until nearly 6 pm, so a desperately long day.
BUT
the uniform involves kilts and ties and things which dd1 would adore
BUT
it is grls only which I am not so happy about
AND
it would be harder to socialise with school friends living so far away, although there may be some near here
ANYWAY
the uniform and bus fares are v. expensive
BUT
dd1 would love the kudos of being at the school

I think I am decided really, but would she be missing out if I don't even mention it to her?
Thank you

I don't have bunions

at you and your disney man

TooTicky I only has a nearly 4 year old and 2 year old but I think that sounds a really long day for your DD. When I am working in the office, I have to leave here before 6:30 and get back about 6 and I am worn out. And being in an office I don't have to be active all the time. And also don't have to do it 5 days a week.

Are there any other schools nearer which would be a good alternative?

Yes, there is one v. good one but we are just out of catchment so a chance she will not get in. Others are really huge.

Thank you everyone for things to play with thoughts.

I feel a bit daft as I do have a 3.10 year old who obviously does things. But it is easier when it is your own children rather than other ones .

There is a group of 9 people who have children within a 6 month range of DS (ie ranging from just 4 to 3.5) and 8 of them also have second children. Every Friday afternoon we meet at someone's house. This party is really just that, although there will be a birthday cake . And presents I suppose, although will try and delay until later as DS is having slight problems with coping with DD and lots of presents.

I don't often host the gatherings as I get all worried about it. At most houses when it is dry the children play outside, but we seem to be the only ones lacking a slide, swings etc.

I have moved the train track and duplo and cars and garage into DS's (large) room. I am sure some will migrate up there. DD's dolls house is taking up lots of space down here .

There will be no play-dough. I am allergic to it. Well not really, but the thought of up to 17 children playing with it scares me . And it is not that I am house proud - I just can't get on with it. Natrurally, DD will be given loads now .

The jellies are setting I think. The house is lookign better. And DD is excited about wearing a "pretty dress" .

Is this instead of HE, Toot?

Good luck with it, Idris, I'm sure it will be fine.

Good luck Idris!

It's for next year MrsC. Applications have to be in by 15th Oct, but some schools haven't had their open evenings yet!

toot I think the kilt school you know. I think that is different to you and everyone else but there was a kind of glow in the words you use.

idris - I already pronounce your party a sucess!

I had that tuna salad I had yesterday but without the chick peas. capers are the best thing ever I love them.

um, this galaxy I have here is, um , medicinal.

Hmm, that's tricky isn't it, sounds like a very long day but one that she might manage if she loves the school. You need to visit there really don't you or have you already.

I just received a prospectus for Bedales school in Hampshire. They have a great focus on arts and creativity, make their own bread, look after sheep etc. I thought on the website it was £8000 a year but it's actually per term. Doesn't really matter how good it is then does it at that price.

£8000 per term?

BBB, there's a part of me that feels like that, but the rest of me is trying to be practical. I don't know.

I agree with BBB. From your post I want MissToot to go there.

Bedales is expensive but prides itself on being liberal and arty, doesn't it?

TooT: FLEAS! How very dare ....

What are the alternatives to that school TooT?

Tatties, I love that eek sign thingy.

Carotte, I would be deeply ambivalent about the Disney venture too but would probably try to travel optimistically.

Bedales is expensive but prides itself on being liberal and arty, doesn't it?

TooT: FLEAS! How very dare ....

What are the alternatives to that school TooT?

Tatties, I love that eek sign thingy.

Carotte, I would be deeply ambivalent about the Disney venture too but would probably try to travel optimistically.

Oops.

Toot that's so hard, i think i would be put off by such a long day. The first secondary school i went to i had an hour coach journey each way, i spent a lot of my time feeling exhausted and dazed. [much like now] The second school was 2 minutes down the road and it was amazing suddenly having an extra 2 hours a day. Was happier - although obviously other factors.

I don't have a kidney infection at all, i was tired and premenstual and neurotic. Just needed to go to bed.

lionheart - concerntrate!