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September pontification

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bunyanvillas · 26/08/2008 13:26

Hello

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sfxmum · 16/09/2008 12:49

I try to be positive about school but I had a horrible time at there until I went to secondary when things got much better but primary was hell

Thursday morning is pre school day for us so can't meet up, still not been out today we are watching old home movies and doing collages

should do some baking

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bunyanvillas · 16/09/2008 13:13

So, Mrs R what you are saying gently is that we all need to toughen up Cripes. I'm already dreading the school gates thing, wah! We are around for Bunny Park Thurs morning but early-ish, need to be home by 1230 really.

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slng · 16/09/2008 13:25

I didn't want to interfere otherwise I would have discouraged DS1 from making his "move" - parents didn't look promising, not unfriendly, but not looking like they want new friends, IYKWIM. To be honest though, most of the parents are really nice.

Also I'm mostly there with DS2 who is very good company once we are over the "hurry up we are going to be late" business

Have to work thursday

MrsRecycle · 16/09/2008 13:37

You shouldn't dread it - if you're used to mumsnet, you'll be used to the school playground but you will need to toughen up - especially when everyone is going to X's party but your precious LO didn't get an invite - actually happened this morning (and regularly).

oh thats a shame sfx/slng - just me and you bunyan - I need to be home around that time as well, so early is good for me. Is the bunny park good for you? Or anywhere else you know of (especially if raining)?

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bunyanvillas · 16/09/2008 13:49

Mrs R, I will have a think - you are very welcome to come to me unless that's too far? SJ, have just realised that originally I told you I couldn't make Thursday morning but now I am free and have just realised that I am double booking myself with Mrs R!! So - you are all welcome round to mine Thurs morning if you like?! Apologies - brain is far from engaged at the moment. I am free on Thursday morning up until 1230.

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ComeOVeneer · 16/09/2008 14:03

Just managed to pop in briefly inbetween makin all these cakes for Covent Garden do on Thursday. Only just seen the news about QC. Hope she is improving. I can't help out with Daniel atm but in a few days when things calm down I can do a load of cooking to pop into QC's freezer if that would be of use?

MrsRecycle · 16/09/2008 14:08

oh thanks for the invite - sounds like a good idea, if you don't mind. Looking at the map, you're probably the closest of all to me. It will be nice to meet you after all this time as well.

sillybigsausage · 16/09/2008 14:08

Bunyan I go to Headmasters in Richmond. I think they did wonders with my hair and the new style has taken 10 years off me (when viewed from the back LOL!)

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bunyanvillas · 16/09/2008 14:10

Oh ta Sausage, will give them a try, need all the help I can get! Off now to get the car MOT-d. Excitement. Great, Mrs R - plus anyone else of course - see you Thurs morning, you can park just outside my house there are no restrictions.

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sfxmum · 16/09/2008 14:19

bunyan I go to Headmasters as well but I would say not everyone is the same, I do cut and colour with Carly and she is fine but I still miss the one that did my hair previously and for 2yrs tried other 2 before settling on present one

I am picky she gets that I don't like chit chat

SJ99 · 16/09/2008 15:15

Hello all

MrsR - Ta for update I'm sure KC appreciated your visit, let's hope she's on the mend

Susie - sorry to hear there's still been no contact and terrible news about your job

Slng - not nice all this playground politics especially from such an early age

Bunyan - Ta for invite, was meant to be meeting Ros on Thurs, should we come round to yours or will it be too busy for you?
I also love Headmasters, may have some vouchers for you will have a look. Second what Sfx says, I much prefer the person that used to do my hair, nothing wrong with the girl that does it now but just liked the other person better. I must be a fusspot too

Collected DS today and he had made a pot plant! His teacher said that he got a little upset today at tidy up time He seems fine now, I guess it's a part of the adjustment process

stepfordwife · 16/09/2008 15:17

hello all
how you all diddling?

paddle, if you see kew tonight, give her our love

susie, that sounds so upsetting. as mrsR suggested, is there any chance of you re-training as a practice nurse or district nurse?

bunyan, not around thursday early as 'settling" dd in at nursery. first day tomorrow, would be grand to meet you soon, tho, so we can compare banshees dds

oh, god, yes mush stage..everything gets stained bright orange, doesn't it? clothes, body parts, the cat, random passers-by.....

sing, it is hard and, as mrsR, says it's early practice for playground politics. i've always steered well clear of cliques, and just try to be friendly to everyone. if people think i'm a bit, ahem, simple, so be it...

and, mrsR, god, yes, the pain you feel for your child when they're not invited to a party...although usually they're not particularly bothered.

rosmerta · 16/09/2008 15:25

Hi all, have just read through the thread but can't really remember any specifics

Train journey was fine, ds was mainly kept occupied with stickers & a cardboard tube! Glad to be home though.

rosmerta · 16/09/2008 16:08

Is there any news on Kew?

Suzie, sorry to hear about your problems lately . Come & moan here all you want.

I may end up back at home this weekend, my nan's not been very well recently & has apparently taken a turn today, the home has asked my mum & dad to go in. Am expecting the worst tbh.

sfxmum · 16/09/2008 16:35

sorry to hear Ros I hope your gran is not in pain

bunyan I seem to remember dd developing an orange tinted nose at the time of mush

sfxmum · 16/09/2008 16:36

btw has anyone seen dd's picture of me on FB?
apparently I am touching my face

rosmerta · 16/09/2008 16:41

thanks sfx, tbh she has Alzheimer's and is non-responsive atm so we don't think she's in any pain but hard to tell.

I've just been washing lots of orange-tinted clothes from ds's weaning stage!

sillybigsausage · 16/09/2008 16:48

Slng - its hurtful isn't it - perhaps they just don't want to encourage too many playdates?

I think some parents discourage them due to time and space constraints.

Wait until all the boys (seemingly) get invited to a party except your DS - now that can hurt!! Its usually down to cost/space constraints though

I would have thought your DS is a bit young for the gender issue to come into play - its not normally until they are about six that they realise its uncool to play with the opposite sex LOL!!

I'd love to come to Bunny Park but am working

Bunyan - yes of cpourse its fine to feed LO - if you spill any food it can just join the blobs of fossilised food which surround DS2's chair atm

sillybigsausage · 16/09/2008 16:48

BTW I recommend Mishka at Headmasters, but she specialises in long hair (can't remember what your's is like)

rosmerta · 16/09/2008 17:08

I'm dreading playground politics! My niece (5) is apparently one of the popular ones so all the other girls vie for her friendship, makes me feel quite sorry for them!

sfxmum · 16/09/2008 17:11

and dd will start school next year
my niece was the smallest and the shyest girl in her class but somehow seemed to be friends with everyone I expect everyone wanted to pet her or something,she still manages to get on with pretty much everyone and avoid cliques

the invitation thing is to be expected I guess, ban parties I say

rosmerta · 16/09/2008 17:14

I should add that my niece is apparently nice to everyone though!

Sfx, its hard to think of them starting school isn't it?!

sfxmum · 16/09/2008 17:17

Ros - as I was saying earlier I am going through a maudlin phase where even the fact that she is in another room makes me sad maybe it is the fear this will be my last baby

sfxmum · 16/09/2008 17:17
Grin
AtheneNoctua · 16/09/2008 17:35

Hi everyone. It's been ages since I was here. I was just hoping to see some more news on Sue. Have skimmed a wee bit. Slng, I think those parents were tactless if not plain rude. Kids at DD's school do start separating girls and boys in nursery (age 3 -4) so I think it's normal. There was a girl in DD's reception class who wasn't very nice to DD. A seemingly nice girl. And her parents were very nice peole. But she would snub DD big time. So I just said to DD "If X is not nice to you, then you just go find someone else to play with because there are lots of kids who do want to play with you". It is sad, but it is part of growing up to learn to deal with rejection. It is still sad though and I sympathise.

COV, I need a reply to my e-mail, if you could PLEASE.