“May you be proud of the work you do, the person you are tand the difference you make.”
Anon
The first Sunday of the holidays, and exactly a week to Christmas!
I won’t lie. I am relieved the holidays are here. It’s been a tough term from September up to now, peppered with huge ups and downs.
The children were ready for the break, my team were ready for the break, and I was definitely ready!
It’s a tougher time this year for many families with the cost of living crisis going on, and yet families still found it in their hearts to stretch to gifts for the staff looking after their children.
I was touched, and even more so this year, all things considered.
A card would suffice, over even a Merry Christmas at the door, but still, we left feeling spoilt.
And I am filled with gratitude. 🙏🏽
I have to give a special shout-out to my Secret Santa who gave me a beautiful plaque for my writing room too! It is already up, in pride of place!
Now we just need to prepare for the big day itself. I still have presents to buy and foodie bits to purchase. Christmas Day will be with the in-laws, then Pops and Mum are coming on Boxing Day for a few days, so I will cook a round two Christmas dinner for when they are here!
So, tell me, are you finished and prepared for Christmas, yet??
Wishing you a wonderfully peaceful Sunday, Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 26, 2022 @ 19:20:14
I know how you feel. Friday was all day at school and a long week. Freezing rain, too. Children were at school till 5:00…yes, the day before Christmas Eve. I was exhausted, and have spent the holidays eating cookies, watching Christmas movies, and sleeping in. Whew! Enjoy your time off, Ritu. I hope your holiday was delightful.
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Dec 26, 2022 @ 20:31:50
Oh you poor thing! Well I hope you get lots of rest time now!!!
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Dec 27, 2022 @ 13:32:54
Thanks, Ritu. I have been. 😀
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Dec 27, 2022 @ 13:36:11
🥰
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Dec 19, 2022 @ 19:42:54
Congratulations, Sis! What better apprecation a teacher could get? Well done, and now you have to share it with Sonu. Lol Best wishes, Michael
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Dec 19, 2022 @ 19:52:05
Thank uou
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Dec 19, 2022 @ 19:52:17
Thank you bro!
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Dec 19, 2022 @ 00:00:27
You are worth every chocolate 💜💜
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Dec 19, 2022 @ 00:00:47
Thank you Sis 💛💛💛
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Dec 19, 2022 @ 00:04:42
Hugs 💜💜💜
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 17:07:33
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Boxing Day.
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 17:31:13
Merry Christmas and a happy new year, Dan!!! Xx
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 23:23:30
🙂
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 14:38:00
Happy Holidays. Yes, hard year as still so much still in turmoil. Wishing you and yours the best.
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 14:38:31
Happy holidays to you, too 🥰
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 13:24:24
Enjoy a wonderful break and holidays, Sister 🙏🏽💛
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 13:30:04
You too, my dear Brother 🥰
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 13:30:57
❤️❤️❤️
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 11:28:52
Nearly ready for the big “C” here. Waiting until we are closer to buy the fresh veggies for dinner. I have a couple of gifts yet to wrap, and other than that, we are SET! ❤
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 12:19:25
Well done, Sis!!! Xx
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 11:12:39
Time to relax and enjoy, Ritu! Have a lovely time with your family. Our middle son and his lovely partner are having us for lunch this year (they can’t afford turkey…tee hee.) Peace and Love. Joy & Eric xx
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 11:14:06
Enjoy the festive period, Joy!
Happy Holidays! 🎄🎉
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 09:04:14
Yep, sort of, assuming there is a turkey for us! It’s ordered but this year… well done on keeping the little darlings on the straight and narrow and enjoy some me time…
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 09:26:31
Thank you His Geoffleship!
Happy holidays, and I hope your turkey arrives!! 🎉🎄
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 08:55:01
I can so identify with your feelings here. enjoy your well-deserved break and have a happy holiday season –
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 09:25:39
And the same to you, Beth! Happy Holidays 🙏🏼💛🎉
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 07:44:17
Happy holiday.
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 09:25:02
Happy holidays!
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 06:57:05
Happy holidays Ritu.
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 09:24:52
Happy holidays, Sajde 🥰🎄🎉
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 09:33:00
Thanks my friend
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 06:00:31
Happy Holidays Ritu! 🔔🎉🎅🎁🎄
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 09:24:36
Happy Holidays, Cindy! 🎄🎉🥰
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 05:57:00
I wish you the happiest of holidays. I finished almost all my shopping and sending of gifts before surgery. I plan on eight quiet nights of lighting menorahs and opening the gifts awaiting me.
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 09:24:06
Happy Holidays, Lauren! Wishing you a quick recovery, too x
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Dec 18, 2022 @ 09:37:21
Thank you
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