Forever Autumn Forever Crepey

[cremolafoam]

The summer sun is fading as the year grows old,
and darker days are drawing near,
the winter winds will be much colder,
now you're not here.
I watch the birds fly south across the autumn sky
and one by one they disappear
I wish that I was flying with them,
now you're not here

Herbs I guess when others (like DPs/DHs) aren't at the coal face very much, they tend to see things in black and white, and don't always appreciate the emotional side of things for those of us who are. I had this a lot when DD was having so many problems all the way through primary, and picking up every day was a terrible trial. DH was like…"oh just don't take any notice…" I wish you and miniHerbs a happy new beginning on Thursday! And I'm so sorry for each and every lost baby…and for going on so much about my work with pregnant women. Me and my big mouth
BTW we tried to get DD in to a different school in Year 2. The HT phoned the new HT and told her such awful things about DD, the new HT refused to take our calls from then on. I wasn't going to mention it until your new place was secure…didn't want to scaremonger!

Another kitchen control freak here….I hate anyone helping but shout at them all any way. And I particularly don't like DMil helping as she has a tendency to clear before everyone has finished eating….

DD came home upset again after school. Another bloody school F up. And the bullies at lunchtime on her BFF[angry
I was so angry, DH had to speak to the school.
I am going in tomorrow.

Meanwhile, John Lewis have finally (after 3 weeks of me calling just about daily) admitted that they cannot find the sofa that should have been delivered 3 weeks ago. They have given me a £150 goodwill gesture, but it will be nearly Christmas before the replacement comes. If it comes, of course.

Oh, Tilly, I am so sorry about the bullies. It is so awful when the children are hurting and we can't fix it immediately. Hope you get some answers in school tomorrow.

Herbs, I don't think men are wired up the same way to process this type of emotion. My DH is very black and white about things and often fails to see why I might feel upset / hurt / anxious etc. I can empathise as your lovely boy is the same age as mine and I'd be a gibbering wreck if I had had to go through everything which you have. You have sorted it out swiftly and safely, so no wonder you are knackered. And with a huge course to get on top of at the same time. Get to the weekend and have a huge gin. Heck, have one now . How is the course shaping up - any word on the tt for next week?

Love to all who have lost babies or had the trauma of IVF. I cannot imagine how hard it must be .

Rose, you do such an important job with your mothers. They would be lost without you. for you too.

Right must go and cook supper - or shove a pizza in. Laters

BTM horrible situation for your DD - I think the problem is also as parents we feel so helpless. The school needs to take a really firm hand (and give the little shits a good shaking).

Crem - re putting my foot down with DD - it is you that spurred me on so and a real one when we finally get together.

BTM, that is awful, wretched for your dd. Is she thinking of shifting for sixth form (am I right she is yr 11)? You must be livid.

Oh no Tilly…hugs to you and DD. Give that school hell
Rudy gorgeous top!
laters crepeys. Gotto go to choir. Maestro the terrible is back tonight….wibble

Don't worry Rose - it's only close friends getting pregnant in real life that cause trauma, not virtual ones on the internet! And all said babies were before DS, who did a certain amount of healing. Though no doubt accounts for my slight over-attachment and total adoration.

Have managed to secure after school club for one day, and will attempt to get him in for another. Not ideal, when he's supposed to be settling in...

I am going out with the girls on Friday. Much booze will be consumed.

Oh dear, BTM, your poor Dd. I would be really interested to know if bullying is more prevalent now than it was years ago. It could be that it just was taken seriously, of course, but it does seem to me that more goes on. And now the "DC" who do it have more opportunity with the advent of mobiles, the Internet and social media. I hope something can be sorted out tomorrow.

I am going with DH tomorrow for a hospital appointment about his hernia - he's already commenting that he can't eat in the morning, goodness knows what he'll be like when it actually happens.

I like to be by myself when I cook which is probably a lack of confidence thing - cooking is almost a hobby for me and I have loads of friends who are almost professional.

And Hatty, good footwork with dd!

NU, I think it is less common actually.....but more noticed/talked about/recognised (which is a good thing). Just my opinion. I was kicked every day on the way to and from school, and in the interim. The HT told my DM that was just part of life. My DM asked her is she got kicked every day on the way to work and suggested that if she did, she might call the police.....the school did then act albeit slowly and ineffectively. The teens I know seem very well aware of it, talk about how inaction can be bullying as well as action, seem much more emotionally intelligent than I remember me and my friends being.

Blimey laydeez, I come on here for a catch up and the thread is almost full!
Anyone for "Season of Mists and Mellow Crepiness"?

BTM, so sorry about DD. what a shame and what a crap way to start the year after doing so well at the work experience. hope the school swings into action. will have my fingers crossed for you tomorrow.

Like it QQ.

Herbs, Crem and others who are affected, I'm sorry if my ramblings have tugged on your scars.

BTM sorry to hear about DD - hope it gets sorted.

Thanks for all your support fellow crepeys! DD is remarkably upbeat and chatty after coming home so upset.
She is adamant that she does not want me to say anything about the bullies at lunchtime and as it was her BFF that was upset and not her, I will try my best. She said it was done in such a way as to make them think they were imagining it, IYSWIM. I am so hoping that they can brave it out, but BFF was so upset that DD was late getting to English after lunch and when she got there the room was v full and she felt embarrassed so she just left. So she missed her new English teacher's lesson having thought he was really good yesterday.

She is definitely leaving for a different sixth form. Fingers crossed she can get into a decent one, with decent kids.

Lalsy, so sorry to hear that - I think it generally is less physical these days, but so much more sly and messes with their minds in a different way.

Lovely top Rudy - are you wearing it for the MU?

YY to new thread title QQ!

Oi! Over here... new thread