To all those of you spending an agonising weekend 'waiting on the waitlist', here is what I have been doing to try to make myself feel better / take my mind off thinking about it:
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Cooking. And then eating everything
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Talking to strangers. Especially those who look childless and can't even comprehend the stress of getting your child into a particular school
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Going for a bike ride with the kids. And taking a massive detour around said first choice school en route
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Reading old school reports. And reminding myself that I didn't go to such a great school and still ended up 'ok'.
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Drinking. Starting much earlier in the day than I normally would.
Any other suggestions most welcome!