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When does the lovely Maxy get back from her holiday?

basl I think it would be possible to do Manchester and London.
Travel down to one one the Friday and stay overnight. Saturday travel to second destination and stay overnight there. Back on train home Sunday.
I would offer you a bed but I don't have a spare room.
Nicola DD1 has lost some of her energy. She says she has loads of homework today but it is to do over several days. I don't know about her but I feel daunted. No problems with other pupils as far as I know. Poor Tom. I hope he does get it nipped in the bud.

Tom has to do his homework every day, as they get at least an hour a day, its the best way for him to keep on top of it as Wednesday night he has tkd, tomorrow night he has 'enrichment' at school so they stay until 4pm, and friday dancing. its all go!

Isobel had a fab time at pre-school

I hope Tom will speak to his tuter and get it sorted.
What the hell is enrichment?

At what time does Tom do his homework. I feel DD1 needs some down time when she gets in but then it can be hard for her to prise herself off the computer or listening to music etc and then it's dinner time. After dinner?

tutor I can't spell at all today

Took new buggy out for the first time, got about a mile away from home and thought the tire looked flat but figgured it was too late to go back as I was late anyway. Then went to sainsburys, got loads of food shopping and the tire was completly flat. Still had a half mile walk to FILs which I did. Had 2 toddlers in it and a weeks worth of food shopping. And I had to hold it up in a way that the back while didn't touch the floor. Was a NIGHTMARE!

oh no singlemum, i've been there, not easy is it?

well they changed all the ours at toms school last year, they now finish early at 3pm (start 8.45) but on a tuesday they stay an hour to do an activity of their choice, which changes each term..tom is of course doing...football

he hates saying when anything is wrong, it breaks my heart. i gave him a big hug before bed, and said to him, "you are still my little boy, my little boy who's hand i held on the first day at school 7yrs ago...I am always hear to hold your hand even when youd on't want it holding!" he just kept hugging me i knew he had tears in his eyes. i love that boy so much.

well this is first night he had homework as only second day dunoon. i had already discussed with him as he's in at 3.15ish he could have some 'down time' til 4pm then has an hour to do homework each day, then dinner then some time still after to do what he wants. But he came straight home and did his maths tonight. Then he had to do a poster for French. Said he wanted to do it on computer, we have no printer here says he will do at school tomorrow can't see when he'll have the time tbh. He is going to ask his dad when he can go round there and do it. i think we need to get a printer tho nowhere to store one really. as we only have laptop.

Oh Nic I have a tear in my eye I am full of memories of my precious boys starting senior school.I am sure he will settle in ok.He seems such a lovely little man you must be very proud.xx

i think people often forget these boys are such complicated little fellows aren't they? its so much for them to go through and all the whiles the hormones are kicking in too, all those changes to their bodies.

Evening ladies, Bexie i can get into glasgow no bother on the bus or train. I love glasgow too. Yes a scottish tour in the pipeline.

Nicola thats such a wee shame for Tom and fancy him not wanting to tell you he is having trouble. Bless him. He does sound just like his mum. Good for him with the homework and i dread to think how my nephew is getting on come to think of it. I better get on to his dad and check if its getting done. They will not tolerate no homework at high school will they.

Lillypie Glad Isobel enjoyed it. Knew she would

Ok i think Manchester on the Friday and Yoohooo Diva where are you???? might be coming to london too. So London on the Saturday. Does anyone know there way about? I know it will be hard for you nicola and FLyme to get sitters so why don't you bring them. We could have a lunch and a glass or two somewhere that likes kids I am really easy ozzy just would love to meet you all. So thats that i will book the tickets if we can confirm it's a goer. Can't get a hold of Maxy yet

Hope tom is ok nicola xx

Evening,
Im so excited, Are we all meeting up? Will Nicola, FMTD, Carrie, Lillypie all make it? It will be great if go for meal/drink/cofee or whatever all fancy.
Im going to text Maxy now.

Evening Diva Yes we are indeed. Well Carrie and lillypie live way the other side i think?? Am i right girls? Mind you would it feasable for the westy girls to get a train into london? I am so ignorant about directions and distances.
Will be lovely to have company going to london Diva

maybe they good basl? worth a go eh?!

i will be there on the saturday and if i can't get a sitter i will bring them but prefer without as you can appreciate oooh i can't wait!

im worrying too much for Tom i think im sure he's fine really. It never gets easier this parenting lark does it?

No it doesn't nicola but all worth it. I suppose these are all things in life we have to face and what build us as an adult. Just giving him support as you do will be all he needs. I get all chicken hearted about my kids and my sisters so not much hope for me eh?

I have spoken to a girl from work and she is going to try and work my sunday shift as it's an awful long journey home on the sunday to then make it into work. So that will be great.

Delighted your going to meet up Nicola i really am I will be there to help with boys as i am kid free mind.

I should be able to come children free basl.
Could even do Manchester if needs be.
Can your mum babysit overnight Nicola? Sat/Sun.
DD1 did a poster for Spanish as homework. Went on and on so even with me saying you must stop now and have a shower and go to bed.....she has just got into bed now. No good is it.
Will have to work out a routine. She doesn't get home until 4.20, 4.30 ish. Chill till dinner, Dinner and yeah homework then. Sorted!
Nothing like thinking it all out as you type on the net eh.
We need a printer too.

Are you coming to London?

Lol flyme i don't believe in thinking it out as you may have noticed from time to time. I just bleaaaaaahehhhhhh it all out.

Fanbloodytastic. I can't wait. Yes come to manchester too lol. So yes for nic and yourself and Diva and just need to get Maxy and anyone else that can meet in either manchester or london as i don't know areas sorry. Tomorrow we will properly plan it eh? Ohhh it will be sooo sooo nice to see you all.

Homework is what i am dreading really. It is such a chore for them but sure it has it's place. What use am i going to be if i struggled on Olivia's first day homework

I don't cope well with homework and get resentful. I don't see why the parents have to do so much. It's a nightmare. Stress!

Mmm i know. I remember when my nephews used to come to our house every tues to do their homwork because their dad could not be arsed to help them and they were getting letter home. I hated it and eventually stopped it as they really did not want to come and you could cut the atmosphere with a knife. Really not my responsibility but we did pick up the older one Ben had trouble with maths due to this and helped him with it. Also we found out how good Adam was at telling stories and acting etc so there is that but i just don't like it.

I'm quite looking forward to homework .

nicola, what you said you said to your Tom brought tears to my eyes. Hope the other kids don't bother him too much.

Morning all, shall ask my mum about having the boys anyway, but think i could get to manchester? not sure really will have to have a think on that.

They do need alot of parent support through school, alot of input to homework, there is no way i could be working now, running this house and these boys. i might be a size 8 tho if i did!!

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Morning,
Nicola, FMTD, im so excited. It will be great. I haven been London for 5or more years, since had dd.
Janx, you are in London arent you? Where shall we all meet/stay/go out? I have relative live in London, but not sure whereabouts. I need to sort that out.

Janx of course you are coming!! I haven't been 'out' in london for many years. used to work in the city but that was like 7yrs ago.