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Ooh it's been quiet overnight, hope it means everyone is doing okay.
Later today I am travelling down to the Cotswolds so will be absent for a few days. Anna will be here and Sally also, so you will be well looked-after 
Looking forward to some lovely scenery and time off, wishing you all a pleasant week and I'll be back with you on Wednesday 4th, around about school time (oh no! the S word), take care all.
Have a lovely time Louise. I'm glad you enjoyed the time with your sons.
Hi Hopeful. I hope you had a great time.
Another lovely sunny day here. I went to a bench by a beach, and the language from some of the visitors was apalling. Some women left, and I didn't blame them. This time next week they'll be gone, and Anglesey will be open to the locals for a while.
I hope the sun is shining where you are.
WOW! It is quiet in here isn't it! Obviously the gorgeous weather over the weekend has kept everyone busy!
sparklinglime, although the summer will be leaving us soon, it sounds as though there is a silver lining for the locals in you area! It must have been lovely to just sit and watch the world go by, shame about the language though. Was it coming from the younger generation?
Louise, I hope you have a super break and the weather holds. It feels absolutely lovely outside today, fresh with a hint of something exciting coming!
pq, I hope you had a good trip, I look forward to hearing all about it Is the bathroom been completed whilst you were away?
kiera, your message made me laugh, i have had a nightmare with fire alarms over the years! My neighbour is forever setting the communal one off (he's an old boy and like to burn his toast at about 3 in the morning!). the noise is ridiculously loud and he can't get into the front door to turn it off! Sorry to hear that your son has had another seizure, are they getting more frequent?
Looby i hope you had a good weekend and found a dress that was going to work both pricewise and stylewise! Enjoy the rest of the 'time off'
Hopeful, welcome back, did you have a lovely break? Did your daughter enjoy herself? How are things with you?
I had a good weekend, it was my brothers 1st 'paper' wedding anniversary, so saw lots of family and his friends, did my running and spent the afternoon with a buddy relaxing in the sunshine.
Now back to work! What is everyone up to this week?
hi everyone yes my sons siezures getin more frequent,so so worrying,took dog for long walk today with my little girl, she actually got a shock off a fence, it did shook er up, shes ok tho,its warm today but cloudy ere in north west,my 2 sons goin for all u eat buffet for their grandads birthday, we are away this friday, so skint, av ad to pay for sons uniform, i stil need to get shoes and bag, plus spendin money, so much money,but we wil av good time, plus my mate who i av known years live snr caravan site so she cumin on the saturday to see us all, shes a nurse, not seen er for years,x
Hi kiera, presumably your doctor knows that the seizures are becoming more frequent, what do they say? Will it be a case of changing your sons medication? Have you seen this website Epilepsy Society, that has a section for parents?
It can be a real drain on the purse strings when we go on holiday, however I am sure you all are going to have a wonderful break, you deserve it.
The weather here has been lovely today but it looks as though it is clouding over now, hope everyone is well and today has been good?
I am sorry kiera.
With the awful language, one set were in their 30s, I reckon. One sober, one drunk. The sober one trying to 'shush' the other up. The drunk one was going on and on about fat gay people, and how people seemed think you had to be fat to be gay (this couple were gay). I just turned to him and asked which did he have the problem with - gay people or fat people (i'm rather large), and he just looked at me...
The group at the picnic table were young people. Sadly, swearing is every day language for them. The drunk chap was doing all he could to draw attention to himself.
It seems to be another nice evening here after not such a good start to the day. I've been in work all day, so haven't really noticed. Very hazy though, so probably no sunset.
Helloe everyone, need to catch up on the past couple of days posts.
Came back from my trip without a dress. I tried on loads but I am a funny shape and they just didn't feel right. Good job I still have another five weeks!
I am having a wobble tonight and am missing my little dude. I spoke to him earlier and they are having a good time. He was almost too busy to talk to me, which is a good thing.
Am off to watch Great British Bake off. I love this program, but it always makes me want cake!
Good morning!
sparklinglime, good for you challenging that couple, although whether the drunk one was even aware of what was going on who knows!! Swearing really is everywhere isn't it. I remember going to see Harry Potter with my daughter and Ron says either he is P#ssed off or he tells someone else too, I was most surprised. It really wasn't necessary. (Ahh if my mum could hear me now, she would be so proud!)
Hi Looby, you sound like me! shop for a dress and never find what I am looking for, at least you have a few more weeks to go back into town again and again!! Do you find that you end up with something like the very first one? Sorry to hear that you were feeling wobbly last night, I hope today you feel fresh and ready for the next challenge! What are you up to today, cake baking? 
The sun is trying desperately to come through today, fingers crossed it makes it!
Good for you Sparkling! I hate bad language and will always say something. It's just so unnecessary.
Had my first day back at work yesterday. It felt like I had been gone for ages, but in the end I hadn't forgotten stuff. :-)
Daughter had a great time, and so did the various friends that came.
Wishing everyone a lovely day!
Hopeful great to see you back online It must have felt strange being back at work, but I bet your trip away seems ages ago now! Is your daughter fluent in German?
I hope everyone has a lovely Wednesday evening and the sun is shining with you. I am off for a run after work.......I am up to 3 mins at a time.....don't laugh.....I am very impressed and I do find it hard work!
Ooohhh I can't believe how quiet it is in here! Is everyone busy preparing for the new term? Or enjoying their free time (Looby) or working (sparklinglime, pq, Hopeful) or holidaying (kiera)!
Let me know what you are up to 
Thursday is my new day off. I'm off the the gym in a minute, then youngest to orthodontist as a clip's come off his brace.
Then I have already had a phone call from work about this stupid extra accreditation thing, so looks like I'll be calling in there too.
I've booked a day off tomorrow though as I've not sorted out youngest's uniform yet. Have to be careful as I'll be writing cheques out for over £200 on Monday for the middle two who are back in college. Material fees and two bus passes.
Good afternoon sparkling! How was the gym? Are you noticing a difference? I hope the orthodontist went ok, a friend of mine once scratched the inside of her mouth horrendously when a clip came off, I hope he is ok. I really hope that you didn't have to go into work afterwards.
Back to school is such an expensive time isn't it, do you get help with the bus passes?
I can't believe how quiet it is around here, its very strange 
But its good to hear from you. I hope that you don't get persuaded to go into work tomorrow to deal wtih the extra accreditation thing.
I have my hot yoga this evening, although today the offices have been so humid, I have probably done half the work already! Have a lovely evening
I hope you enjoyed the yoga.
The orthodontist took the wire out, as he has an appointment in a couple of weeks when he'll have a bit more work done.
AND yes, I got called in to work with this, yet another, accreditation! Not impressed. I have asked if I can be left alone tomorrow as I have booked a day off. I'm going to try and sort out a uniform, but I know I've left it too late really! I know there's some in the drawer after his older brother...
I did get help with costs when oldest was at college as I was getting income support, but don't think I will now. I am making sure they ask though.
morning everyone sunny ere in north west,goin away today til monday, meant b nice all weekend so im glad,gona iron and pack soon,dog as gon to my friends til monday,she as staffy as wellbut they do get on ,got my little girl ben and holly costume and armbands and sandals, my eldest son as got higher dose of medication so see how he goes, kids av got plenty spendin money of their grandparents,cant wait , caravan site right next to beach,good to get away,make sure kids av good time, il spk to everyone monday, louise are u avin good timex
Good Friday morning one and all!
sparklinglime, I was going to say I can't believe you got that call, but I guess I kind of can! DO NOT GO IN TODAY, even if it means ignoring your phone all day, please don't do it. You laid some boundaries now is the time to stick to them. When my daughter was at college, she got a free bus pass, which was invaluable to her, she travelled far and wide! I hope you manage to get the uniform sorted, will your son care if it is from the drawer?
kiera.....Happy Hols! I hope you have a super time and whether the weather is hot and sunny or cool and breezy, I hope you get to relax and enjoy the children (and the dogs stay calm!) Did you find an emergency number to have in your purse if your son was to have a seizure? Its good to be prepared
Colleague has told me not to answer if the phone does ring!
A friend has called this morning, off to have tea with MiL later with the children and then seeing another friend later.
Youngest has disappeared with his friend who is only here in the hols, so no school uniform effort here today!
Have fun Kiera
sparklinglime, I hope you have a lovely afternoon with your mother in law and friend later. At least you can forget about the uniform for the day.
I am off for the weekend, about to do another run, phew, who's great idea was this! Sally will be online over the weekend, 'see' you on Monday :)
Hi All, just back for a couple of days whilst Louise is in the Cotswolds and Anna is off running.
I have just come back from holiday myself and should be feeling refreshed, why is it that you feel like you need another holiday to get over the holiday!!!
I hope you all have a good weekend.
We had a lovely afternoon, thank you. Three of my lot came along too, so very nice.
Uniform and shoes sorted. Well, no polo shirts, but he still has some from last year!
Lovely day here.
Hi Sally W
Hi sparkling, glad you've had a good afternoon, i was doing similair myself with my eldest two, buying last minute stuff they could not decide on before!
Ooh it's a bit quiet on here.
Order has been restored and my little dude is home! I have missed him so much and he's missed me so have been getting loads of cuddles. He won't be cuddling tomorrow when I take him school shoe shopping.
Also managed to find a dress for the wedding I am going to finally. Just need some shoes now.
Can't believe how dark it is outside. Soon be winter.....
I'm glad he's home looby.
It is rather quiet, glad your boy is back looby, good luck with the shoe shopping, whats your dress like?
I've decided i'm having a relaxing day today!!
Hello all, happy Monday, how is everyone?
sparkling glad to hear that uniform is sorted, did you have a good weekend? You mentioned that the weather was nice. Hope it still is today too?
Looby I bet it is great to have your little boy home again, great to hear that you have the dress sorted, what about shoes, accessories etc, do you need to shop for those too? How did the school shoe shop go today?
So whose children have started their new school year today?
All weekend I was thinking and dreading working all day today. And it was totally justified. An awful day, but at least the boss can't point his finger at anyone else...
I have a headache, still have a sore throat (GP on Thurs), so have my feet up on the bed. Lovely blue sky though, so I might go for a ride to see the sunset to Rhosneigr - now that it's empty!
Aww sparklinglime I am sorry to hear that you had a bad day yesterday, its no surprise you have a headache and your sore throat is not going away. I hope you did go and see the sunset though, what a great way to leave the day behind you :)
I went for my run and overdid it I think! Came home and collapsed on sofa for 2 hours, I started to feel better when my lovely daughter heated up some left overs and brought them into me :) Note to self: don't run on an empty stomach.
kiera, how was your trip to the caravan? Do you feel like you had a good break, or do you feel like Sally and need a holiday to get over it!!
Hello to pancakequeen, looby, hazeleyes, Hopeful and everyone else, hope you are well, tell us your news, the kettle is on, the biscuits are waiting.
hi everyone yes anna had a good holiday, my son starts big school today, he looks so smart in his uniform,he is goin with his mate in the car, his mum driving them, quite upsettin seein him goin off like tht,so grown up.hope he b ok, i took a couple pictures of him,my daughter at nursery this morning, at last,bit peace lol,my eldest daughter in magaluf now with mates,then she bk to uni, her last year,my sxon didnt av siezure while away thank god,x hope everyone is okx
Well, youngest has gone. Wow was he happy... Not...
I hope you're able to rest while your daughter is at nursery kiera.
Hi kiera, great to hear that you had a good holiday and that your son didn't experience another seizure. I hope your son had a good first day at senior school, it can be quite daunting for them, I'm sure he will tell you all about it this evening! Have you had a good day to yourself?
sparklinglime sorry to hear that your youngest didn't head of with a song in his heart and a skip in his step, I think it makes us feel terrible, don't you find? I hope he had a good day after all and isn't dreading tomorrow?
Louise will be back online in the morning, I do hope more people come out of the woodwork to say hello!
Hello everyone...starting a new September chat thread now 
Hello everyone
Welcome back to Hopeful, trust you have had an excellent time!
Kiera, glad you had some nice times, yes it is worrying about your son, make sure you are aware of any phone numbers you need before you go away just so you are prepared.
Sparkling, I have loved hearing about your drives, shame the fuel is so expensive, good to take some photos and you could keep a scrapbook (maybe on the laptop) of your outings and what you thought and felt that day seeing that lovely view? Hey, good job the SCOUT leader is more amenable to your daughter's ideas
Took the boys out for a meal tonight, it was lovely Thai food. Youngest and ex-girlfriend seem to be finding it hard to let each other go...they each get upset when they find out what the other one is up to, I keep saying you both need to let it go, he says he misses her so much but could not commit, she says she still loves him. Gosh it was much easier when the trouble was just a grazed knee and I could kiss it better; it's much harder when they get older and need to make their own decisions.
Hope everyone is looking forward to BH Monday tomorrow