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[elisi]

So. First day of school. Which meant the Cherub's first day of school. And Miss M's first day in High School/secondary School. Which means that all of my children are at school. All day!

And I have A WHOLE DAY TO MYSELF. And tomorrow I'll have another one. And then another one, and another one... *tries to comprehend this fact*

Mind you, I'm now going to have to look for a job ('cause money would be nice), but for a short while I'll have TIME. Wonderful, blissful time...

::looks at house::

And yeah, I'm gonna need it.

Anyway, just wanted to mark this moment. (The Cherub was adorableness incarnate in her uniform - there might be photos later - but she's definitely ready. She didn't even notice when Darcy and I left, she was already that absorbed. *sniff*)

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[shapinglight]

:)

Aww, that brings back memories. K was like that. M, however, used to chase me across the school playground in the mornings screaming "Mummy! Come ba-ack!"

[elisi]

Awww, that must have broken your heart. Mine have all been pretty good like that, to be honest - it helps that they've all gone to the same school, so they've been familiar with it before they start. (Miss M of course being the exception, but she's very sensible.)

[constance-b.livejournal.com]

Right there with you. Doing a little dance of joy, until I remembered all the things I haven't done for six weeks. Still, think we deserve a couple internet days before getting stuck in to the housework and job hunting.

[elisi]

Your icon totally cracked me up! :D

And it's good not to be alone. However I shall now go tackle at least *some* of the mess - I'm almost looking forward to it. Just to be able to DO something without being interrupted over and over...

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

I refuse to believe that the Cherub is old enough to be in school all day. Gah! Or that Miss M is in Middle School/ High School!

Or maybe I'm just getting old...

[elisi]

I refuse to believe that the Cherub is old enough to be in school all day. Gah! Or that Miss M is in Middle School/ High School!
The Cherub will be 5 in a couple of weeks' time. And Miss M is 11 1/2...

Or maybe I'm just getting old...
Aren't we all?

[green-maia.livejournal.com]

What an exciting day for everyone!

Hurray for time!!

[elisi]

Aw, thank you! :)

And did you see this? Probably the longest, most indepth and well-written meta on the RTD years of DW/TW that'll ever be written!

(Also I posted fic yesterday, for when you want a distraction. *g*)

[gamiila.livejournal.com]

Which means that all of my children are at school. All day!

Wow! That must certainly feel weird! No wonder you wanted to mark the occasion. I've no doubt you'll soon get used to it, though; esp. when that job comes along...Good luck!

[elisi]

Thank you! :) And yes, it's weird, but in a good way, thankfully.

[jamalov29.livejournal.com]

Which means that all of my children are at school. All day! Awww, I remember those times. Doesn't it feel a bit odd ? It's a combination of contentment and longing , although you will get used quickly to the "house-to-myself".:)
She didn't even notice when Darcy and I left, she was already that absorbed. *sniff* It's better like this. Imagine what state you would be in if she had a good cry seeing you leaving.

[elisi]

Awww, I remember those times. Doesn't it feel a bit odd ? It's a combination of contentment and longing , although you will get used quickly to the "house-to-myself".:)
I'm sure I will! *clings to peace and quiet*

It's better like this. Imagine what state you would be in if she had a good cry seeing you leaving.
Oh absolutely - she's usually been good at being left, so we weren't too worried. :)

[the-redjay.livejournal.com]

Aww good luck to the Cherub. I'm sure she'll do great - she's a lot like me, I was quick to run off to class in my first school.... First school, anyway. She'll be fine <3

Also Miss M, hello! Good luck with secondary school! My little cousin, also a gem, it's her first year too, and she's loving it. Bet you will too. *hug* -- your fangirl x

[elisi]

Aww good luck to the Cherub.
Thank you! And she had a wonderful day and loved everything. :)

And many greetings from Miss M! She, too, had a great day, although now she's got a toothache, poor thing.

[the-redjay.livejournal.com]

Oof, toothache. I spent 9 hours on the phone to actually get through NHS24 to see a Doctor a month ago. I had a palate the size of a dinner plate, 2 hours of sleep in a week, and a flight in less than 24 hours that would last 16. A week and a bit later, after the infection's gone, I go diving, and manage to in the process of teething due to the bothersome wisdom tooth bite right through the plastic of my regulator mouthpiece mid-dive and have to switch to my emergency at 23m underwater.

[elisi]

Ouch, ouch, ouch, that all sounds HORRIBLE!

[jerusha]

Time flies! I feel like the Cherub was just born yesterday!

[elisi]

It really, really does. Yesterday + almost five years...

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness - The Cherub is a real child of LJ - I can remember you being pregnant with her... and giving birth almost live on line!

Can it really be that long ago? Gosh!

[elisi]

Oh my goodness - The Cherub is a real child of LJ - I can remember you being pregnant with her... and giving birth almost live on line!
I know! Feels... very strange, to be honest. And a long time ago. ETA: fer1213 was around then, and made me this icon.)

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

Ah - I remember the icon.

I sometimes wonder where the people go, who just seem to stop posting. You don't notice immediately, then think 'I haven't seen X for a while'...

[elisi]

Ah - I remember the icon.
Can't make myself delete it, even though I only use it very rarely.

I sometimes wonder where the people go, who just seem to stop posting. You don't notice immediately, then think 'I haven't seen X for a while'...
Guess they disappear off into the great unknown RL...

[chloris67.livejournal.com]

\o/ Go Cherub! I know just what you mean about the house requiring some digging out. Summer is good but not for cleaning. I only wish I had some alone time though. With Jay working at home, I am very infrequently alone here.

[elisi]

Thank you! \o/ (And she loved her first day. Must post a photo - which reminds me that the Chicklet looked utterly adorable! Meant to comment but life ran away with me.)

And oh, I can see the problems with having someone there always.