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AHHAAA!! I knew it! I suspected it right at the beginning, but then thought I was making things up in my head!
Well take care of you both, (let us know if there is going to be a One Space wedding!!)
That is a great idea, we should get an article on the site about internet dating and single parents. I have worked with single parents for 8 years and have heard some terrible stories.
Congrats on the 40" TV sy, is it the one you saw for £450?? Jammy dodger! 8-)
Enjoy the new tele!
:D
;)
Scouts was on Thursday. It was good thanks.
A few new faces, which was a nice suprise. It will be a bigger surprise if they come back after an evening with me. :lol:
Hi all
My son had a fantastic time at the aquarium, and especially loved Big Ben. He took loads of pics. He had a great 7th birthday yesterday, and was delighted with what I had bought him. Went to McDonalds with two of his friends, then back to mine. Was noisy, (considering only 3 kids)!!!!
Today is so much quieter. Everything back to normal,hoovered cake and crisps up!!! He and I have been playing a few games. Getting ready for 1st day back at school tomorrow. (wish it wasn't). All in all having bit of lazy day, making the most of having him all to myself.
As predicted, he didn't even get a card from the sperm doner but that didn't spoil his day, in fact he wasn't bothered at all. Yessssssssss
Hope you are all having a lovely weekend.
Take care
Alison
x :)
Hi Alison
I'm so glad he had a good time! I hope you have a lovely day together today. My lot were back last Wednesday - not nice! :(
Hi mousie
I can remember all of my lot's first days. I cried buckets.
Ex never came to a single on of them, and I always felt he should have. I was watching a dad with a camcorder recording his twin boys going into school for the first time!
Loads of hugs on what I know won't be an easy day.
Have you had a read of our article on First Day at scool in the Info Library? here it is: http://www.onespace.org.uk/articles/school/first-day-at-school-1
It is to prepare you as well as your child for that first day! If they think they might become clingy there is also an article you can have a look at so that you are prepared http://www.onespace.org.uk/articles/behaviour/the-clingy-child.
Good Luck guys, I hope it all goes well. :)
Hi Mousie
Wow, I really feel for you. 1st day at school, and only just 4. I'm practically in tears here and my son is going into year 2!!!!! I remember his first day, so emotional. He walked in as happy as larry, and i sobbed all the way home. I had been dreading it, just as you are. I was completely shocked, as i expected tears from him, but the little monkey wasn't the least bit upset. He even asked if he could sleep there!!!!
I hope it all goes ok for you both. My heart really does go out to you, but I'm guessing she will be fine. I'm sure you've prepared her well.
Take care, and enjoy the day together.
Alison
x :)
Hi Sadsy
Good luck, hope all goes well.
(I know a big hairy guy called Colin) :lol: , Say hi to him from me!!!!!
Take care
Alison
x :)
Hi all
Sad day for lots of parents today, 1st day back to school. I actually felt very low at weekend because of it, and my son was delighted to be going back! I guess it's just getting back into the routine of it all. As it was his birthday on Saturday, I had to call in shop on way to school and buy lollipops for the class, (who on earth started this)!!!!! Before we got to gates, he reminded me that now he is 7, I was not allowed to kiss him goodbye, (I embarrass him) :lol: I stood there like a lemon waving to him, and I didn't even get a backward glance!
Mousie, I hope your little girl went in ok, and that you are alright. Was thinking of you.
Take care all
Alison
x :)
Hi alisoncam
Poor you, not even a kiss! Bad Luck! Maybe you will have to grab him at the last corner before the gate and give him a kiss then, so he will still look cool when entering school and you feel better. :geek:
I hope you are feeling proud of him to have the confidence to march on in to school. Tough for you, but high five for him!!
I hope he has a good day and is just as happy to carry on in the same vein. The first day is always exciting, but I think that when the penny drops that this is going to go on for another whole year, they aren't always so keen to get up and go!!
My daughter couldn't wait to get to school on Friday - the first day of her GCSE years, she was very excited to be starting new topics and seeing all her friends again, but Friday evening came and she was in tears, saying the teachers were really harsh and there is going to be so much work and it was all really strict! Poor thing! :cry:
I hope you are enjoying a day for yourself??
Hi Anna
Your poor daughter! It will of course be a tougher year for her, but I think realisation hits hard doesn't it. I absolutely detested school, so am really pleased my son loves it so much. Fingers crossed it carries on like this!!! His year 2 teacher is the same one he had when he was in reception. I had a few run ins with her regarding bullies, (not my son I might add, he was the victim). She also called me in because my son had kissed and hugged his best friend. I was told it was unacceptable behaviour. HE WAS 5!!!!!!! I was gobsmacked to say the least. I tried to make a joke over it, by asking if he was behind the bike shed, but she wasn't amused. I think school takes things way too seriously when it comes to the First schools. My friend was called in because her son kept getting his dingle dangle out!!! Now that of course would be classed as unacceptable behaviour, but a kiss on the cheek :o
I hope your daughter has a better day today, with no tears at the end of the day.
Have a good day
Take care
Alison
x :)
Hi alisoncam
It is funny when you think about what schools deem acceptable and what is not, especially when they are young. How did you broach the subject with your son? Did he understand what you were talking about?
Hi Anna
I told my son who was 5 at the time, that he was allowed to hug his (girl) friends, but because he was now in (big school), they didn't like boys and girls kissing. He is very mature for his age, and understood completely, but he was upset with how the teacher had approached him by saying that it was unacceptable.
I also remember her saying to me at parents evening that my son doesn't mix well with other boys, much preferring to play with the girls. When I explained that he found most of the boys in the class rude, naughty and quite rough, and he wouldn't play with them for that reason, and that I saw no problem with him playing with the opposite sex, and for avoiding the rough boys, she then made some ridiculous comment about me only having one child and being a single mum.
I (quite calmly) explained that surely it was her job to get the children to mix, and that my son mixed extremely well with both sexes outside of school.
:lol:
Well done you! I hope the teacher went away thinking what a confident, assertive mother who is full of common sense and seems to be coping very well on her own! :)
I hope the children have all had a good day at school. I hope Louise will give you the info you need Sy, as it's so important, I know.
It's like my lot were never on holiday all ready!
Hi all
Sadsy, I also hope she will give you the details. You are a hands on dad, and you deserve to know. She is being totally unfair. (I wish the sperm doner would enquire after my son, but he's just not interested).
Sparklinglime, picking my son up today felt like holidays had never happened. I totally agree with you. So easy to fall back into the routine isn't it? Dinner, tv, homework, bath, etc.
Anna, I think I put the teacher in her place, hehe. She should think before she speaks.
Take care
Alison
x :)
Good on Luke.
Hope you have a successful chat with them.
I hope they had a good day.
Hi Pansy
How awful for your daughter to be suffering depression at her young age. I hope she gets on ok today at college. Well done to her for persevering with it too. Best of luck to her.
Take care
Alison
x :)
Hi Sadsy
Am glad you got some info on the school. Bright lad your Luke!!!
How did yesterday go with the big date? For the life of me, I can't find any posts about it. I go crazy trying to find the right forum!!!!!
Have a good day
Take care
Alison
x
Oh Pansy, that is so sad, and so difficult for you to deal with too.
alison, at least the teacher will know where she stands now. 8-) It's the way to be.
Alisoncam said:
How did yesterday go with the big date? For the life of me, I can't find any posts about it. I go crazy trying to find the right forum!!!!!
Hi Alisoncam,
As iterated in other posts, we do not condone flirting on this forum or encourage members to meet up, so all posts on this subject have now been deleted.
This is why you have been unable to find what you are looking for.
I hope your day is good, is the sun shining with you?
Hi Anna
My apologies. I was only enquiring about Sadsy's day. I didn't realise, sorry.
Will go away and slap my wrists, :lol:
It is glorious sunshine here, feel terrible as my 7 year old told me it was going to be hot today, and I've sent him to school in long trousers. (Must make a note to listen more)
Is the sun shining for you, hope so.
Take care
Alison
x :)
Hope you're doing ok Sy.
Hi Sadsy
Really sorry you're going through this stress. Only you can decide though. Write the pros and cons down and see if that helps in anyway. Maybe the chat tonight will also help you. Don't get too stressed over the text you sent. Just deal with one thing at the moment. Fingers crossed that you'll hear something from ex.
Take care hun
Alison
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I hope you feel able to think about this after the counselling session, which I hope helps.
It's just I know what it's like to loose a house, and know how difficult and tiring stress is.
Of course I'm not disappointed. I know how hard life can be with stress chucked into it.
Seems my plans are out the window. Not sure if you read the wonky legs thread.
Things hitting home with that here tonight.
Take care.
Hi all
I am getting myself in a panic, all over the income support change over to JSA. It's not happening for me until next october, but I'm thinking what on earth can I do? I've thought about going to college, and maybe looking into teacher assistant, but I just don't have the confidence. I thought this would be perfect as it allows me to have holidays off with my 7 year old, and still be here for him after school.
Last night, (early hours of this morning), I thought (again) about fostering. My son is at an age now where he (maybe) wouldn't mind sharing me. We have discussed it, just so I could get an idea of his feelings. I've also thought about working from home, doing something like data entry, but looking around on the net, they all seem to want a fee, (which is NOT possible).
I am a very shy person, and I'm worrying about starting again.
I am NOT going to leave my son in some sort of scheme through holidays. I know the abuse happened a while ago, but I am not trusting anyone. Although I have good friends, they also have the same problems.
I'm getting myself so worked up about all of this. I know compared to some of you, this probably sounds so trivial, and I'm sorry if you think that, but I would appreciate some advice.
Thanks
Alison
x :)
Hi
Teaching assistant would be ideal.
With College, I was told that if you do an access course that this can boost your confidence. I didn't actually have the confidence to try though - and issues around child care with my lot made the option too difficult for me to get my head around. I did the OU instead.
I'm racking my brains now as I need a new future plan. Just don't know what now.
No help at all, I know. I'm not even going to say don't worry, as I know I would be! Is there a Careers Advice service for Adults? I'm sure Careers Wales does help adults, but not sure about England.
Sparkling. Mousie
Thankyou for your posts. Have been scouring around at local jobcentre to see what they offered on line. DataEntry is very appealing, could do that through the day, money looks good, buttttttttt, they all are asking for a start up fee. I have been conned years ago by sending money, and nothing came of it. Not sure if there is any way I can check to see if they are legit.
No kidding, my heart is pounding just thinking of it all.
Sparkling, how did last night go? I hope you enjoyed yourself whatever you did.
Mousie, how did your little girl's first day go? I hope she thoroughly enjoyed herself.
Have a lovely afternoon
Take care
Alison
x :)
Mousie, glad to hear she loved it.
Not had lot of luck so far this week. My friend posted my son his birthday present, but she addressed it to my old house, (straight opposite me now). They are telling me they haven't received anything, but I'm not so sure. :o
CSA rang me yesterday morning to say my case has been closed, because the sperm doner wasn't living in England when I put in the claim. If he returns to live, then I can put in the claim again. So, I guess if he doesn't come back and my son reaches a certain age, then I won't get a penny!!! The mother of my son's half sister already had a claim on him, so she can still do something with RENO. Also, if he returns to England for a visit (his parents, friends), we can notify CSA, and his passport can be taken.
Today of course, I'm working out what to do workwise, and it is very hard.
Tomorrow can only get better, :)
I'm looking forward to Darren Brown predicting the lottery, could be winning millions soon, :lol: :lol:
Hugs to you too, take care
Alison
x :)
I didn't do anything last night Alison, despite my plans :lol: I had to get my son from work, and then it was just too late to open a bottle. It's delayed - I'm determined to open it!
Hi all,
I just got a new 40 inch LCD TV from my mum! Yum! :shock:
Er, what's all this going on! :o
Hmmmm, my TV's too important, I'll have a look later (that's guys for you). :?
What is it exactly that you are confessing to Pansy? Looool. :oops:
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:!: Seriously, yes we must all be careful of internet predators who may target vulnerable mum's on this and other sites. Please be careful everyone. Anna has a great deal of experience and has our welfare and safety at heart. I'm sure there is a checklist that Anna can put together to safeguard ourselves if we 'meet' someone online. :!:
Poor Anna, time to get those imaginary spectacles out. Sigh.
Hug for all you troubled souls Sy*.
*did I mention I have a new TV!