But I’m happy as happy can be if somewhat shattered after a hectic, chaotic week! 43 days now where I don’t have to get up early and for most of the time do pretty much what I like 
The school year finished today amid hugs, pressies, cards, videos and a party this afternoon to end their first year at school. The kids have pulled out all the stops this week and been absolutely delightful and a credit to me I’m so thankful to say. I actually believe they’re going to be ok now and I’m passing them all on to their new teacher with every confidence that they’ll make me proud next year. As I said before it’s been hugely hard work. The children who I’ve had to invest a large part of my efforts into (the ones with problems which stem from their upbringing) are the ones who I’ve found it hardest to lose. One child in particular who was adopted just before she started in my class last September. She’d been blessed with the most wonderful new mum and dad after nearly five years of a life that no one should ever have to experience. This year has been a topsy turvy time with numerous lows but also many wonderful highs. We end the year with a vastly changed child from the one who would continuously hurt other children, have the most awful temper tantrums where she would hit and kick me and the other adults who worked with her, swing from happy and sweet to angry and aggressive with the click of a finger. Receiving her sweet present and best of all her hug today are what make my job the best in the world!
Will try and make some long overdue visits tomorrow
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Hi Nikki It sounds as though you worked a few miracles this year and your Summer break is well deserved. I can imagine your satisfaction, it must be wonderful to turn children around like that. Have a fabulous relaxing weekend Lots of love xxxx
sounds like a very rewarding job Nikki, even if it is hard work and probably totally infuriating at times.
Yes, if that wretch Charley lasts any longer than this week I have to switch off. She winds me up so much. I thought she’d really overstepped the mark when she started having a go at Brian. That’s like teasing a small kitten, he’s too sweet and kind to have her put the knife in. She is one nasty piece of work. Hilarious last night though, when the crowd chanting ‘get charely out’ could clearly be heard. How is she going to work that into her ‘the public love me’ story? It girl from South London. Good God, she really thinks she’s special.
Brian to win! I’m still annoyed that the one week she was up for the boot, she manages to worm her way back in. I’m furious about that actually.
I thought the name Grayson was pretty fab! It’s such a blokey thing, that I had to have a nice camp name for it!
enjoy the start of your hols xxxxx
Aww what a lovely ending to a hard school year for you Nikki.. you have made a huge difference to their little lives a great start to their schooling.. so important.
Did you have rain yesterday?.. we didn’t had some the night before.. feel so awful for those badly hit!
Missed seeing you around and make the most of those 43 days
Hugs Pixie
Puts her hand up and asks ” Miss is there really a word such as betterer???” lol and thank you so very much for your sweet comments.. I am having so much fun with these self patterning yarns..
Yes Taryl will look like a bee.. I am just hoping it will turn him into a busy one as he has turned into the typical lazy teenage.. will get to it later..err lol
I am glad you didn’t get the rain like some have had and I am hoping your right on the weather.. about time too!
I haven’t got HP.. Troy said he was going to buy it so will borrow from him.. enjoy reading it
Have a great evening hugs Pixie
Hello Nikki, happy summer vacations! I imagine how nice it is to have 43 days off with no contraints & total freedom! You sure need it. Take good care of yourself, big hugs
just me. I know you haven’t posted but I hate to stop and go without leaving a little pawprint!
Have a great Sunday. So glad Nikki was booted out on Friday. ha ha ha, she’s such a misery! xx
Me thinks that you have sent all the rain to us here as we are drowning now. but still not as bad as in the UK
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