tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4406383393409112544.post5518443634073106607..comments2023-09-09T10:29:30.925+01:00Comments on TheMadHouse: I must be strangeJen Walshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07374363403295342745noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4406383393409112544.post-63196785573905771762009-09-04T21:25:35.012+01:002009-09-04T21:25:35.012+01:00You are absolutely not alone. You are braver than ...You are absolutely not alone. You are braver than I am to have written it down - and you've moved me to the latest in a very long series of crying sessions this week. As my husband and I walked home yesterday morning he asked me what I was going to do with my morning, and I had absolutely no idea what to say. I'll be thinking of you. It will be OK in the end.dottycookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15295592896941235130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4406383393409112544.post-36021033863414748892009-09-04T20:47:45.303+01:002009-09-04T20:47:45.303+01:00I think it is the fact that both of them are growi...I think it is the fact that both of them are growing up so fast. It is bittersweet, the end of an era. It is not very fashionable to admit it though, although I have never been in fashion!!!<br /><br />The holidays must be harder once the childrenn are used to going to school, it the change - I will embrace it - on Monday!!Jen Walshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374363403295342745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4406383393409112544.post-87364168939987926612009-09-04T20:06:10.632+01:002009-09-04T20:06:10.632+01:00it's a double-edged sword, I think. I'm go...it's a double-edged sword, I think. I'm going insane now with days to go, but I will miss Littlest - who starts school this year - more than I care to admit.The Coffee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686044352290845905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4406383393409112544.post-61352945427726341672009-09-03T22:59:58.423+01:002009-09-03T22:59:58.423+01:00Thanks guys for all the support. We have thought ...Thanks guys for all the support. We have thought about homeschooling, but the minimads are quite clever (i know everyone thinks that of their children) and will soon need more mathematically than I can give, also financially it is not an option at the moment, however, MadDad and I haven't totally ruled it out.<br /><br />It is nice to know that I am not completely on my own where enjoying time with my children is concernedJen Walshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374363403295342745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4406383393409112544.post-6930632267723855122009-09-03T14:14:16.749+01:002009-09-03T14:14:16.749+01:00i was just going to post similar to above. i have ...i was just going to post similar to above. i have dabbled with the idea of homeschooling and know many who thrive on it. Unfortunately having 4 with so many different needs i feel it wouldnt now work for us...but your words strike such a chord with me as i felt exactly the same when jack first started;it felt so wrong sending him into the big wide world so young. But he loved it!! (then!!!)<br />Homeschooling could well be the answer for you but as i said earlier jen, its such a big change its bound to feel odd but just wait a few weeks and see their smiles and excited chatter about what they've done and what friends they've made...its an amazing thing to witness, its like they've discovered theres more to life than what they've known so far. Sending you lots of love jen, thinking of you xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404914550051855450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4406383393409112544.post-34589489737601901222009-09-03T12:15:54.153+01:002009-09-03T12:15:54.153+01:00Have you ever thought about homeschooling? I don&#...Have you ever thought about homeschooling? I don't homeschool but I know of people who do and it works well for them.<br />I love having my children with me too. I must be one of the only mums who doesn't want the school holidays to end! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754562741952800845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4406383393409112544.post-46274082749673462652009-09-03T12:03:05.228+01:002009-09-03T12:03:05.228+01:00Dont worry i feel the same as you do about startin...Dont worry i feel the same as you do about starting school I dont want Michael to go i want him here with me i want him to be in my care no one elses. But its the 1st step of letting go a bit which is the hardest thing im ever going to doAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4406383393409112544.post-46054191028879738742009-09-03T11:35:22.422+01:002009-09-03T11:35:22.422+01:00I'm with you all the way Jen, have very mixed ...I'm with you all the way Jen, have very mixed feelings about next week, Jakey will be going three mornings a week, as will Soph (my mindee who I've had full time since she was 5 months old) but I do have so much paperwork to catch up on I don't think I'll have time to think. I have thoroughly enjoyed the holidays, most of the time I love having my kids close and doing things together and am not looking forward to next week at all. Take care, as you know the boys will be fine. Love JaneJane Fearnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4406383393409112544.post-22380268635716624062009-09-03T11:17:36.206+01:002009-09-03T11:17:36.206+01:00"Sweetheart what you're feeling is perfec..."Sweetheart what you're feeling is perfectly normal. I was the same when jack started, then min and now william..i was in tears this morning. He doesnt stay for lunch for a couple of weeks yet but im so worried my little man wont be able to get into his food etc but they do have great helpers. Charlie starting nursery next week isnt phasing me because its only 2 hours and i know he'll love it..but starting school is a big thing! You'll feel different when they've been there a few years hun, trust me. Big hugs my love...your boys will be fine and so will you xxxx"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com