*wander

For me, definitely😂; for her, I think she’s taking herself out for a little wonder around the shops, so still something enjoyable 😊

I hope it goes well 🤞

Morning. So my mum had a good birthday yesterday, with a visit by one of her grandsons, calls from lots of family, flowers delivery, messages and long FaceTime calls from me. She felt loved, and that’s all I wanted for her.
Today is about chores, so I better crack on. Have a good day folk 🧡

…happy birthday (in Croatian) and my son sending a recorded message, also in Croatian (I am ashamed to say, neither speak it well 😩, so she appreciated the effort). My sister called and the other two grandkids, plus they already visited on the weekend. So a good birthday after all ❤️

So mum’s had a lovely birthday in the end: a call from both of her sister-in-law, a visit from one of the grandsons(who bought her coffee from his own wage😊; he’s 19, has learning disability, and has started his first job), 🌺 from us and a very long chat (called her 3 times),my daughter singing…

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The question is how to monitor the usage of phones in those who need them for their learning/disability/health needs. Who is to ‘police’ that, to make sure those kids are only using it for those reasons 🤷‍♀️

And I understand that, which is why I think a better solution should be found rather than banning it outright. But currently, certain children have extra time in exams or rest breaks, and everyone gets it that that’s what some children need, but not all.

It’s not a free pass. It’s based on their specific needs. It’s called reasonable adjustment. Just like with any piece of equipment that’s used for disability/chronic illness/neurodivergence issues.

That makes sense.

Oh so lovely that your son was able to surprise you with the best gift possible, his time and presence 😊

It is worrying just how much air and print time they are constantly given 😩

It really can 😔.

I know, and when my dad was alive it was always so lovely for them as they celebrated their birthdays kind of together. Occasionally, if Easter holidays fell really late in April, we would visit them, but mostly I I wasn’t able to be there. Now daughter needs extra support (at least whilst at uni) 😔

This would have been a disaster for my disabled child; they often would contact me during the day for emotional support. Without that regular checking in, they simply would not have lasted a whole day in school.

Wow, there’s so many of them 😳

Morning. Another day wishing I could be back home, as it’s my mum’s birthday today. She’s most likely going to be on her own all day, as my sister is at work and my aunt saw her on Sunday, as she can’t visit today. Going to try and be on FaceTime with her as much as I can. Just feel sad. 😔

I am very grateful for the life I have, very grateful 🙏

Tbh, mostly just frustrating. It’s a new consultant and despite her having had that medication previously prescribed by a different physician, he’s refusing to issue it unless she has countless follow ups, which she simply cannot currently do with exams looming and her being away from home 🤷‍♀️.

I actually nearly ended up in Austria, as I had an offer from a Croatian family to come and work for them as a nanny. But as I didn’t speak German, I didn’t feel confident-so Britain it was. My dream at the time was to move to Canada …no idea why 🤔

That sounds 🤩. I’m so glad you got to have a weekend of pure fun, after everything that you and your OH have been through recently. Long may the sunshine, relaxation and fun continue for you 🙏

When I say we didn’t lose anyone, I mean from my immediate family. But my mum had cousins in Sarajevo, and they were not so lucky 💔

We are the lucky ones as didn’t lose anyone in the war. My mum’s family all became refugees(she’s from Bosnia). So some of my cousins are in Germany and Sweden. Our flat sustained damage, as were were on the front line. But we all escaped with our lives, and for that we were grateful for 🙏

I arrived fresh from an 8 months stint in a basement, during the war in Croatia. I was 21. Never been away on my own. I think I was very anxious, suffering from PTSD, but also full of hopeful anticipation. I was lucky that the family I came to work for as au-pair was really lovely.

Oh, I’ve just realised, it’s exactly 33 years since I arrived in Britain. Wow 😮

Morning. Woke up feeling tired, so a nap will be needed later on. Hope everyone has had at least a reasonably good weekend, and let’s hope we all have a good day today 🙏🧡

Probably will have to 😔

Very disappointed; did not manage to secure really important meds for daughter, and even going private route made no difference. Back to the drawing board. Sigh.

Thank you. It was very tough, especially in the transition period; daughter and I were thought of as being over the top and insane for the level of protection we were seeking and implementing. She ended up with contamination OCD as a result. Even our family thought we were insane.