So here we are with another week. It has been all change here and I have felt quite exhausted mentally by it all. Not sure I was ready for the changes, but it happened whether I was ready or not. As usual, the kids and Robert took it in their stride, just the wee worry wort in the corner that had every scenario possible running through her head, constantly. Anyway, we are here at the end of the week and the sun is shining. What a difference that makes. How has your week been? And here your socially distanced hug or an air hug as Aria is allowed to give to her friends these days.
Here is what we’ve been up to since the last week’s weekly post. Saturday we went back to the shopping centre. Aria got some money left from her Gran and wanted to buy something to remind her of her Gran and something big she could play with. We’ve debated over a Nintendo Switch in the past and Aria has never really shown any interest in gaming. The boys had other consoles, so when she started playing games with her Dad and brothers she wanted her own. She’s been playing with her cousins and has been enjoying Minecraft, so she treated herself to a switch. And to be honest, it’s been really good. Now, she is saving up for some new games. This was the big thing on Saturday and very exciting for her. She also purchased a wee prickly, purple cactus in the picture above. This was her Gran’s favourite colour and she wanted something easy to look after, so meet her little cactus. Isn’t she cute? The rest of the day I spent weeding the back garden. Gardens and I don’t go, but it was looking a bit like a jungle with all the rain. We had a wee cheeky take away for dinner and Robert and I caught up on our usual Saturday night tv and a wee drink. This week it was Blacklist and Umbrella Academy. Aria was out playing, but I couldn’t settle until she came in, I don’t know why, but I find different people walk through the street on a Saturday evening, but she was fine and it’s a nice play to live.
Sunday was our online food delivery. The sun was shining for the first time in ages, so I thought I’d paint the fence and start the decking outback. Well, I think I ended up with more paint on me than the woodwork. Two nine-litre tubs later and I ran out before I was even halfway through the decking, but the fence is painted. Aria and the boys had been out playing all day. I did some editing in the evening and boy was I tired. Lucas did a really nice thing and bought Tyler a skin he’d wanted as a surprise on Fortnite. Not really my thing, but apparently it’s what he wanted, so that was nice.
Monday I was back at work. The boys had 121 football and Aria had the start of her gymnastics online. The weather was damp and rubbish and I couldn’t find the same colour of paint for out the back as I’d used, so I was a tad annoyed at that. I ended up working really late on Monday to catch up as I was off the next two days.
Tuesday and a day off work for me. Woo hoo. The kids and I went to Frankie and Bennies for lunch, the first time we’d eaten out since lockdown began and it was different but ok. We visited the new Rangers Football Store at the stadium which the boys found awesome. And in the evening I did a writing course via teams on writing chapters books which was fab. This was the last day we all had off before back to school. So, there was some mad checking of all the instructions and times, arranging meetups and making sure the uniform, etc was ready. Football training as well in the evening, but it’s shorter just now.
Wednesday was a nervewracking day. I was off work and it was Tyler’s first day of high school. You can see how smart he looked in his uniform above. He met his friends and they went in at the staggered time and the gate they were allocated. It was only first years and six years this day that went. Tyler loved it. He isn’t moving classes the same way you normally do in high school and there is staggering lunches, etc and lots of hand sanitizers. Different, but all good. That was a relief. We went out for dinner in the evening to celebrate and hear all about his day. Football training after this and then getting ready for Lucas being back as well as Tyler the next morning.
Thursday was back to work for me and the last day Aria was off. She had a nice chilled day playing in her friends garden one house up and enjoyed the sunshine. The boys were both at school with Lucas going into third year. He technically moved up before summer, but this was them going back to school. He seemed to enjoy it and I was glad to hear when he got home. I had to take my mum’s cat to the vet too as it’s kidney’s seem poorly. Seems to take after me lol. I had a busy day at work but was so tired in the evening. I couldn’t sleep well last few nights. I think it’s such a big step for the boys going to high school after so long and I wanted it to be positive for them. Lucas was looking forward to having Friday off. Poor Tyler being in three and his siblings only in one.
And we are on Friday. It has been a long and emotionally draining week. We are so ready for the weekend. Friday morning saw Aria go back to school and it is staggered starts, lunches and no mixing outwith their class. It’s different but seemed to go well. You can see her in her uniform above. They are going with casual uniform at primary just now so they can do gym outside and more frequent washing and no taking off ties, etc. Lots of one way systems to get used to at both schools and changes to meal systems and payments, but all in all, it seems to have gone well for the first few days. Next week will be the test with all pupils back full time. Fingers crossed it all goes well. Now, for a relaxing weekend and hopefully, tensions and emotions and hormones don’t drive me wrong the bend. I see tired children and an unsettled mum.
I’m hoping for some sunshine, some peace to read and maybe some paint to finish the decking. I’m not asking for much. I hope you have a lovely weekend too, let me know how you are in the comments.
They both look so smart. I’m glad Tyler’s and Aria’s first days went well – we’re preparing for school today as only 2 weeks to go. And all the best with the fence! x
I mean decking! x
Thank you. So far so good. Hugs xx
Fascinating to read of Tyler’s first day of high school. That’ll be this household in a few weeks when Helen starts school. It’ll be a big moment! What a week for you. Here’s hoping for a less demanding one this coming week.
It was interesting. I will update more this week. It is a big moment. Thank you xx
Both of your children look so nice for school. I love your cactus and purple! Wishing you a wonderful new week. #MySundayPhoto
Thank you x
Tyler does look smart. I wonder if the transition to secondary is a bit easier this way without all the moving around. I know my secondary used to do that with the first years anyway and only move them for the specialist equipment lessons. Glad the back to school went fairly well.
I love that Aria chose a plant to remember her grandmother by.
I am not sure to be honest. It means they don’t really get used to the school. So far so good x
Aww the kids look very smart and so excited – I think going back to school represents a return to some kind of new normal, which has to be a good thing mentally. Hope you manage to find the right colour for the decking – how annoying ! lol. The cactus looks lovely – and hopefully not too difficult to look after ! xx
Thank you. I do think it is some kind of normal. I hope so too. I’ve not killed it yet xx
What great school photos, glad the return went well for them
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So far so good x
Hope the year goes well for all three of them!
So far so good.
It sounds like a good week. I am glad Tyler has settled into high school and the return to school for all the kids has gone well. x
Thank you. So far so good x
awww they look very smart X #mysundayphoto
Thank you x
Glad the back to school all seemed to go ok. It’s going to be so strange for them all going back after so long off. Ours are going back in normal uniform.
So far so good x
School will seem strange for all of them for a while till they settle in but glad their first day each is over and you can relax. How will the third years up manage as they will need to move classroom as will have different friends for different chosen subjects?
Ours are relaxed uniform and nothing but a water bottle in with them and I think that has to stay at school.
Are you still working from home or back into the office?
meant to add what a lovely reminder of her Gran, water little and often is the secret
It is strange. It is not ideal on the social distancing with any year group above first years. That is pretty much ours at primary, but secondary is full uniform. I am still working from home. I will try to remember x
I’m glad the return to school went well for them all. Kids do seem to take these things in their stride! Lucas looks very smart in his uniform.
How frustrating about the paint you needed selling out! I hope you can get it finished soon. It sounds like the kids have had a lovely time with shopping and meals out. I hope A is still enjoying her Switch. x
So far so good. I do need to get a picture of Lucas in his, he keeps escaping. xx
They look so grown up EEEEK!!! Love the hair 🙂
annoying when things sell out, hopefully will be back in stock soon. sounds like a lovely time had by all 🙂
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They really do look grown up and have changed a lot xx
They both look adorable in their uniforms. It’s good to hear the precautions and protocols the schools are doing for the kids. The cactus is so cute and I love that it will remind of her of her Gran. My daughter just treated herself to a Switch as well and loves it! I hope you’re off to a great week and not too much worrying! Thanks for stopping over at my blog!
Thank you. Fingers crossed it all goes well this week xx
Glad school went well, your son’s school tie is very snazzy #366
It is cool xx
Love the back to school photos Susan. I hope since writing this, you’ve had a bit of time to recharge. xx
It’s been pretty hectic, to be honest. I am hoping for a calmer week next week xx
Glad Aria is enjoying her Nintendo Switch and I love the cactus. So pretty. Lovely to eat out together on the last day before the children started going back to school. Glad that back to school went well and that Tyler is enjoying high school although not so nice having to be back three days last week when his siblings were only in one day! #project366
Aww thank you. She has been. It was a nice things to do. Thank you x
Both Tyler and Aria look smart in their uniforms. I’m impressed with Tyler’s tie, it’s very stylish, and doesn’t look like a school tie at all. Mine are not back to school until early September.
Glad to hear Aria has treated herself to a gaming gadget and a cute purple cactus. We had a breakfast out in Penzance for the first time, and it felt such an adventure.
Aww thank you . It is a nice time. They have different ones when they are upper school too. xx
The purple cactus is really lovely, what a great choice. How lovely that he did that for his brother! Nice when siblings such kindness to each other. Glad the first day at high school went well.
Thank you. She loves that. It is nice when they do that x
I hope they’ve settled back in at school and things have got easier. The Switch is a great choice for Aria, something she’ll play with for years! x
Thank you. She loves it xx
Oh wow you guys are back to school…we aren’t back until the 7th.
How nice she got a switch – Bee is after one at the moment. And such a lovely cactus!
We go back much earlier, but start earlier too. They are good x
I loved cactus plants when I was younger- how smart do your kids look in their uniforms?! Thanks for sharing and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
Thank you. They do look smart x
Ohh bless her the cactus is such a nice idea to remember her Gran with the purple. I bought a ring with a green stone in with some money my Gran left me as she was from Ireland. It didn’t cost much but it means the world.
Thank you. Aww that is lovely. I think if she had been older, that would have been nice xxx
Sounds like back to school went well. i remember myself and my kids starting year 7 a day before the rest of the school went back. Love the cactus and the purple is a lovely extra touch, never seen one like that before
All good so far. Thank you xx
Love the choice of the purple catcus. Sounds like the return to school has gone well, we still have another week off but I hope ours goes as smoothly x
It was a nice choice. Hope it goes well x
Socially distanced/air hug back! Awww cute cactus. I hope the writing course is going well. Tyler looks dashing in his uniform; I’m glad he had a great day. It’s great that you put in effort so that they could have a good first day. Aria looks great in her uniform
Thank you lovely xx
The kids look very smart in their uniforms, its amazing how much more grown up they look when they go to secondary school.
They do look so grown up don’t they? x