Monday Minions

wpid-fb_img_1438096890795.jpgDo you get this ladies?  You suffer a common cold, and you really suffer, yet you are still operating as usual, albeit with a pocketful of tissues and cold remedies keeping you afloat… and there is no one there saying go, rest, I’ll do that… you might get a pack of paracetamol given to you, but not much more!

Same cold, different species person, aka the male… and it becomes flu, they are dying, they cant even reach the table next to them, to pick up a tissue… every cold medication is out on the counter, as they need to show how ill they are, and how many drugs are needed to get better… Read more about my take on

REALLY??!! C’mon blokes! Sort it out!

With that, and a sniffly nose, I bid you all a wonderful Monday Peeps!  Enjoy!

Writing365 #20 – new term of unfairness

ooh look! A response to one of my posts!

Colette B's avatarThe Wishing Well

Ritu’s reflection on teaching and the start of the new school year with the viral proliferation of ‘snuffles’ and germ-ridden children in the classroom was interesting to read.

Of course, a teacher writing on her public blog can’t stand up for children and parents in writing about this issue, or speak against policy impacting children’s health and rights.

As a parent of school-age children, now thankfully over a few years since, it was a constant problem that sick children are expected to attend school regardless. Nowadays, parents can be fined or even face imprisonment for their child having excess absence beyond a very small pre-determined amount. The enjoyment of parenting was completely destroyed at times for the nonsense that was sometimes delivered in the name of ‘education’. I couldn’t wait for my kids to grow up to escape the hell of school at some points. 

The medical condition I…

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Peace…

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I know it won’t last, but for the first time in a long time, I am sat alone at home. The sun is shining, bed sheets are changed, ironing done, a cup of tea by my side.  Bliss!

Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids, and hubby, but to be surrounded constantly, every day, at work, and home, it can get a bit overwhelming.

So until around 12.30pm, I have peace…. Until I remember something else I need to do! But until then, I am relaxing!

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 32

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Yesterday, you’ve been and gone
I cannot change a thing
Today has dawned, and so I cope
With whatever it may bring
Tomorrow is another day
Another new beginning
So bring it on life, I’ll play your game
And I will end up winning!
Ritu 2015

But I Smile Anyway...

Homework

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It’s the weekend…
The academic year has started…
Oh yes the homework cycle is spiraling too!
Once again I’ll go from teacher mode to crazed mother, ensuring work is done on time! Lil Man has been awesome! 2 weeks in a row, he’s done he’s work within 2 days, even though he has a week to do it. I’ve sat by him and supported, but he’s been so independent!
And he had spellings, so we practiced, and the first test, he got 10/10! You go Lil Man!
So far, the maths has been OK, I hope they don’t go all ‘new curriculum’ on me… Maths was never my strong point!

Lil Princess was desperate for homework…strange girl!!!! And she got her wish this weekend, along with spellings too. Have you ever seen a child happy to do work?!?
Anyway, I just hope this year is the year I find myself able to relax, and merely be a support, not the activator of homework!!!!!!

But I Smile Anyway...

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