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Well we're half way through half term here, and a busy one it has been too.
Went to see Chicken Little yesterday, we all enjoyed that, and I have a houseful of children today.
What has everyone else been doing to entertain the children - anything unusual?
caroline
15-02-2006, 18:14
My youngest is off on a school ski trip, I'm really missing him and the house is SOOOOO quiet.....and tidy! The eldest is at work, so no half term for her!
LiesaAnna
15-02-2006, 18:33
youngest Lauren is the only one at school now, the other 5 either work or full time parent, Lauren is 10 and has her friend here to play, (i am babysitting her firend really as her mum has gone for an ultra sound scan shes in the 11th week of pregnancy so excited girleis here with me,
just back from a hospital appointment about my knee, no useful news, to be honest am bored, have done the dentist run and the DIY shopping for my son whos moving out shortly, bored bored bored bored!!![msnwink]
mine dont break up til friday[msnsmile2]
but next week i'll look like this[msnscared][msneek][msncry] after a few days
next tuesday we are going to a local outdoor centre to do a meet the creatures thingy spiders, insects and god knows what else[msnscared]
Mizzy
LiesaAnna
15-02-2006, 19:01
sounds lovely mizzy!![msneek][msneek][msneek][msneek][msneek][msneek][msneek][msneek]
Having a wonderful week with the children, just got back from seeing Chicken Little which they really enjoyed!
Monday we went for a long bike ride, which they loved, just being out in the fresh air and getting some exercise - they love it!!
My 8 y/o has a Go Karting party to go to tomorrow next door to Manchester Uniteds ground so I am helping the Mum as I have a 7 seater, so that should be fun, I am going to film the boys so hubby can put together a DVD for each of them[msnwink]
Friday we have planned to eat out probably at Pizza Express which is a family favourite[msnwink] So have to be careful with my food choices eh Mizzy[msnwink][msnwink]
Have a good week or next week which ever the case maybe[clap][clap][clap]
CarolAnn
15-02-2006, 22:03
Barely noticed mine[msneek] She is on the pc, watching telly or OUT!!! Though I was needed today to pay for the new haircut and take her to part 2 of the brace fitting:(Bless!! mind they look cuter than I remember, hers are pink[msneek]
Trying to catch up on long overdue shredding of old papers - yuk
Sue and Jere
16-02-2006, 00:11
I love have term, well it's a well deserved rest for me (Pre-school teacher!!!).
I only have one of my sons home, he is a little excited at the moment as it's his birthday tomorrow. My baby is going to be 11 years old[msncry] My 14 year old does not break up until March (poor thing!!)
LiesaAnna
16-02-2006, 01:19
Carol theres many have their favourite footy teams, my Terri (girl) had all mixed bands on them, theyre much cooler these days and i know of some kids that actually look forward to their new accessories!!
I've had a lovely week so far.
Monday - Went to Chicken Little - which was much better than I thought it would be!
Tuesday - Swimming & lunch out
Today - went to the Theatre to see "Rentaghost" which was fantastic!!
Tonight the last of the boys was collected by the other parent - so I now have the rest of the week to myself [msnsmile2]
Tracey K
16-02-2006, 02:50
Lots of rain here so we have been making all those things that little ones get on their birthdays. So far we have milk shakes, a belt, a painted cup and a painted tea set. Tomorrow looks like it could be McDonalds and then Friday the grandparents are taking their turn!
Time to put your feet up Ana[msnwink]
Ray&Sarah
16-02-2006, 03:31
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ana
I've had a lovely week so far.
Monday - Went to Chicken Little - which was much better than I thought it would be!
Tuesday - Swimming & lunch out
Today - went to the Theatre to see "Rentaghost" which was fantastic!!
Tonight the last of the boys was collected by the other parent - so I now have the rest of the week to myself [msnsmile2]
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I remember watching rentaghost on the TV when I was little.[msnsmile2]
Ray&Sarah
16-02-2006, 03:32
So far half term has gone by in a flash, my 14 year old has been a bit under the weather with a bad head cold and my 16 year old has been working at Pizza Hut to get some money together for his lads holiday in the summer.[msnsmile2]
orlandodaze
16-02-2006, 04:25
Half term is going by so fast , today we went out for dinner and the cinema for the 10 year old Florida Experts birthday . Most days she goes swimming or plays with her friends .
Not on my half term until next week but really looking forward to it - not!! It's my Spring cleaning week that I soooo hate but I like to get every thing done before we go to Florida at Easter. I don't have to entertain my daughter as she is 17 but we are spending an afternoon together shopping - after she has done the written part of her driving test. At the moment I am spending quite alot of time at the vet as our cat has just been diagonosed with diabetis so they are working hard to try to stabalise him. Will probably have to spent some of my half term at the vet as well.
LiesaAnna
16-02-2006, 19:38
Barbara, hope the cat is will be ok?
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
Barbara, hope your poor ol [bad language filtered out] will soon be feeling much better!!which im sure with the love and devotion you have for him he will be fine soon!
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You really must watch your language Liesa[msnwink]
julieanne
16-02-2006, 19:56
Took me a while to work out what the bad language was [msnembarrased]
LiesaAnna
16-02-2006, 20:06
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by julieanne
Took me a while to work out what the bad language was [msnembarrased]
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p u s s y as in CAT where is the harm in that, thanks MACH2 for pointing it out!
Southsider
16-02-2006, 20:08
Makes me think of Mrs slowcom from Are you being Served!!![msnwink]
LiesaAnna
16-02-2006, 20:09
[laugh][laugh][laugh] yes i know where your coming from[msnwink]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by julieanne
Took me a while to work out what the bad language was [msnembarrased]
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p u s s y as in CAT where is the harm in that, thanks MACH2 for pointing it out!
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You are very welcome[msntongue]
LiesaAnna
16-02-2006, 22:27
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by pepsi
Not on my half term until next week but really looking forward to it - not!! It's my Spring cleaning week that I soooo hate but I like to get every thing done before we go to Florida at Easter. I don't have to entertain my daughter as she is 17 but we are spending an afternoon together shopping - after she has done the written part of her driving test. At the moment I am spending quite alot of time at the vet as our cat has just been diagonosed with diabetis so they are working hard to try to stabalise him. Will probably have to spent some of my half term at the vet as well.
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hope you will let us know how the cat gets on please Barbara?
Ray&Sarah
16-02-2006, 23:40
They look like they are having a goos time Julie, was this before or after the go karting.[msnsmile]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
They look like they are having a goos time Julie, was this before or after the go karting.[msnsmile]
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It was in between, they were put into two groups of 5 and then both teams had two sessions of 15 minutes each[msnwink] So this was in between the first and second sessions for my sons team[clap]
They had such a great time[msnwink]
Ray&Sarah
17-02-2006, 01:56
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
They look like they are having a goos time Julie, was this before or after the go karting.[msnsmile]
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It was in between, they were put into two groups of 5 and then both teams had two sessions of 15 minutes each[msnwink] So this was in between the first and second sessions for my sons team[clap]
They had such a great time[msnwink]
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Our youngest loves to go to our local karting track, costs a fortune though so he doen't get to go very often. Took his dad and a friend last time and they couldn't help but compete with one another, all in good spirit though.[msnsmile]
Sue and Jere
17-02-2006, 02:34
My son was 11 today and is having a basketball party on saturday followed by swimming. Swimming is ok as we spend most nights at the pool, as both my sons swim. But basketball I no nothing [msneek]
LiesaAnna
17-02-2006, 03:16
sounds really cool Sue!! my daughters "BIL" is into basketball big time, and i think is in with the Brighton Bears juniors, i know hes into Darren Rodman (is it?) hes 12 now so must be their age thing these days!!
hope he has a great party, keeps them out of mischief!!! never bored when they can swim!![msnwink]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sue and Jere
My son was 11 today and is having a basketball party on saturday followed by swimming. Swimming is ok as we spend most nights at the pool, as both my sons swim. But basketball I no nothing [msneek]
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Sounds great Sue, don't laugh but I went out with a basketball player when I was 20[msnembarrased] he played for the Washington Redskins who toured with the Harlem Globetroters[msneek] Saw them play manytimes at Wembley Arena, but thats about all I know about basketball[msnembarrased] Hope he has a wonderful time[clap][clap][clap]
Newhomebuyer
17-02-2006, 12:49
I broke up from school yesterday. I am off to Florida next week so half term will be off to a good start for me. [msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
17-02-2006, 12:56
brilliant time will be had!!
hope you have a wonderful time Angela!!
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
Time to put your feet up Ana[msnwink]
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I had a great "me day" yesterday filled with hairdressers and waxing sessions (yes, even that's enjoyable sometimes!)
Today is nothing at all just going to sit around and read a book [msnsmile2]
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I remember watching rentaghost on the TV when I was little.[msnsmile2]
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Yes, me too that's why it appealled! Zack wasn't convinced at first but he really enjoyed it [msnsmile2]
philgrove
17-02-2006, 20:11
The four of us are off. We have been to Wookey Hole, swimming , trip to the Mall at Cribbs causeway, William is at a party now ,Lacey had a party last Sunday.
Had lunch out, been out to the woods for a walk today.
Started the Spring clean,most of my curtains have been washed and are back up.
Its been lovely for all of us to sit down and have every meal together.
Change the furniture round in Lacey's bedroom, so had a really productive week really.
Sue and Jere
17-02-2006, 20:42
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by philgrove
The four of us are off. We have been to Wookey Hole, swimming , trip to the Mall at Cribbs causeway, William is at a party now ,Lacey had a party last Sunday.
Had lunch out, been out to the woods for a walk today.
Started the Spring clean,most of my curtains have been washed and are back up.
Its been lovely for all of us to sit down and have every meal together.
Change the furniture round in Lacey's bedroom, so had a really productive week really.
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Where do you live, you sound like your very near me (Bristol)
LiesaAnna
17-02-2006, 21:19
sounds like your all having a good week off!
Ray&Sarah
17-02-2006, 21:38
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by philgrove
The four of us are off. We have been to Wookey Hole, swimming , <span style="color:red">trip to the Mall at Cribbs causeway</span id="red">, William is at a party now ,Lacey had a party last Sunday.
Had lunch out, been out to the woods for a walk today.
Started the Spring clean,most of my curtains have been washed and are back up.
Its been lovely for all of us to sit down and have every meal together.
Change the furniture round in Lacey's bedroom, so had a really productive week really.
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Love the Mall at Cribbs, also like to visit the My Vue cinema there too, combined with a trip to TGI's.[msnsmile2]
Sue and Jere
17-02-2006, 21:44
TGI's never goes a miss with us either [msnsmile2]
Ray&Sarah
17-02-2006, 21:51
Do you children swim at a club in Bristol Sue? If so which one?[msnsmile2]
Sue and Jere
17-02-2006, 21:56
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Do you children swim at a club in Bristol Sue? If so which one?[msnsmile2]
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Yes it's me Ray from Bristol Penguins. The gloucester blocks have been a lot more easier this year as all the swims have been in Bristol :D
CarolAnn
17-02-2006, 21:58
So many folk on here have children that are part of swim clubs Sue:) My daughter swims too, county 400m freestyle at the weekend[msnscared]Not done a county swim before, so we will see[msnwink]
Ray&Sarah
17-02-2006, 21:59
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sue and Jere
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Do you children swim at a club in Bristol Sue? If so which one?[msnsmile2]
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Yes it's me Ray from Bristol Penguins. The gloucester blocks have been a lot more easier this year as all the swims have been in Bristol :D
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Ah so you've obviously conversed with Ray at some point sorry Sue I should have asked him.[msnsmile2]
Sue and Jere
17-02-2006, 22:04
Sorry Sarah, thought you were Ray [laugh][laugh]
Sue and Jere
17-02-2006, 22:07
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
So many folk on here have children that are part of swim clubs Sue:) My daughter swims too, county 400m freestyle at the weekend[msnscared]Not done a county swim before, so we will see[msnwink]
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It will be great experience for her.
Which county?
How old is she?
You will have to let me know her time. Wish her luck from me.
Ray&Sarah
17-02-2006, 22:16
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by CarolAnn
So many folk on here have children that are part of swim clubs Sue:) My daughter swims too, county 400m freestyle at the weekend[msnscared]Not done a county swim before, so we will see[msnwink]
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I've got everything crossed for her Carol.[msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
17-02-2006, 22:22
good luck to your daughter Carol[clap]
philgrove
18-02-2006, 14:32
Sue we live in Weston-s-mare not far from you.
We went to Portishead swimming pool for the first time Wed (Parish Wharf)we usually swim at our leisure centre in Weston.
Cribbs is just great a little food court and a Disney store thats all we go for[msnsmile2].
Karen
Ray&Sarah
18-02-2006, 18:29
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by philgrove
Sue we live in Weston-s-mare not far from you.
We went to Portishead swimming pool for the first time Wed (Parish Wharf)we usually swim at our leisure centre in Weston.
Cribbs is just great a little food court and a Disney store thats all we go for[msnsmile2].
Karen
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Have to agree with you there Karen.[msnsmile2]