chuckmum6 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 It is that depressing time again, the end of the school hols and the loss of FREEDOM. I do love my job when I am in the classroom, but after 8 wks of going to the loo when I want, getting up after 6.30, doing what I want (hatching chicks) it is hard to give up! Hence I don't want to go to school, I can't even look forward to a retirement before 68 . Oh well, it was a good summer with some great memories of our holiday to Norway, I'm all planned and ready for the new term and it will soon be Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I agree with your sentiments, whilst I won't be going to school my son 7 will be going back and I will really miss him. I don't understand people who can't wait for the kids to go back to school (although to be fair I only have one which probably makes a difference) I really enjoy spending time with my son and weekends are just not the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 There have been some occasions, when the boys were fighting with each other, that I did wish school was open, this lasted a nano second, as that would mean I would be back too!!!!!! Most of the time they have been great company and I love the free time with them, time is so much less pressured in the holidays, but boy does it fly (the 8 weeks have gone by at light speed)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 It's so depressing! I've had hardly any time with the kids as I was working for most of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I feel your pain. I love the summer holidays, and although technicallly I'm at work (I'm an SLT) summer is a much quieter time for me- and when I take a couple of weeks off. Everything's going to get really hectic in the next few weeks...I want the summer back! Saronne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I dont wanna go back to school, although I dont go back until wednesday! At least I've only got 1 year left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I shall miss my girls terribly when they go back on Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Well I am one of those glad they will be back - 6+ weeks is too long when you work, come back to a house full of your kids and other peoples (and I do say NO) mess and general - can u drop me here there etc. They get out of sleep patterns and having a teenage boy whose mates I am struggling to like as I think they are a bad influence doesnt help. So I am a part pooping miserable mum who cant wait till next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I've been back for 3 weeks already . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I go back on Monday and while I love my job, I love holidays more! The return after the 6 week holiday is the worst. I do appreciate that it is hard on people whose jobs don't accommodate term-time only; when my terms don't match my sons' terms ( I work in a neighbouring LEA) it is very difficult to arrange childcare, let alone for 13 weeks of a year. I will miss my boys dreadfully, and especially miss having the time to do things with them. I also miss my friends, who I see very little of in term time because I'm either at work or preparing for work, or taking my children around their various after-school activities. They joke that I go 'offline' during term time, and magically reappear in the holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I've been back for 3 weeks already . We are back too, only two days with children though. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Chuckmum6 I know exactly how you feel. I'm returning to school on Monday and I don't know how I'll stay awake and focus during staff training. I mourn the loss of my freedom to persue things I enjoy doing and most of all the time I can spend with my children. I feel so awake and alive during the holidays whereas during term time I feel like a zombie on a treadmill with no chance to get off. It's not just getting back to work, it's the stress of getting kids off to various after school activites. I miss daylight as my classroom is dull with high windows! At the moment I feel sick about returning to work. I think I'd rather work at Waitrose, finish work and come home with no prep or marking. My school has staff who leave at 6pm every day and it makes me feel guilty if i leave on time. I will try to focus on October half term, reducing my commitments all round and enjoying learning bach's Christmas Oratorio at choir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I know how you feel too. I went back on Thursday after 8 weeks. Our boys don't start until Tuesday though. I was really stressed as I had to deliver a two hour presentation to my colleagues on my Year group yesterday. It went well though so I am ok again now and have been trying to make the most of this weekend as once we start for real I am, like all you teachers out there- swamped. I do love my summer holiday and feel that I earn it as for most of the rest of the year I barely find time to relax. I do love my job though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I wish my eldest was going back to school or college. As it is,I a losing her to University,and am going to miss her horribly I have always loved the holidays,and sometimes felt I lived for the times we could all be together,all day (the lie ons were welcome too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Chuckmum6 I know exactly how you feel. I'm returning to school on Monday and I don't know how I'll stay awake and focus during staff training. I mourn the loss of my freedom to persue things I enjoy doing and most of all the time I can spend with my children. I feel so awake and alive during the holidays whereas during term time I feel like a zombie on a treadmill with no chance to get off. . I really do understand that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 School Holidays are like being parked in a quite little car park, the return is like pulling straight back into the fast lane of a very busy motorway! Levels of stress and relaxation really are either full on or off in a school year, it can't be good for us, no wonder mortality rate are high in teaching . Oh well not too long until the next car park, but many miles to do first...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 8 weeks! Ours were only 5 and a half we went back last week. Never mind Christmas soon as you say. I LOVE christmas I have a sign on my desk at work that says 'Happiness is not a destination, it is a decision it helps keep me positive when teenagers are giving me lip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I wish my eldest was going back to school or college.As it is,I a losing her to University,and am going to miss her horribly I have always loved the holidays,and sometimes felt I lived for the times we could all be together,all day (the lie ons were welcome too!) I am with you there too Sarah. My YS starts uni this Oct for the first time and ES, who has been back home since he graduated last summer, is off to work in London in October, whilst at the same time going through the Sandhurst application process. I have so many mixed feelings on so many levels , - mostly I need to be back at work so I won't notice my empty nest quite so much. I am proud of them all but a little scared for me. Sorry I always go off at tangents to posts... PS Like your analogy Chickmum6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I am really hoping that after work tomorrow I'll feel like I've never been away. Maybe it's just that time of year but i am feeling like I want a complete change. A change of job, change of house, change of location, a new challenge . . . . . . . . same kids, husband, chooks and bees though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 My kids have been off for 10 weeks International schools finish at the end of June. However I am having huge issues in finding school places locally so I will be (and so will the kids) happy to find them schools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm a specialist Teaching Assistant, and whilst I love my job, I do miss being at homewith my children. When I'm working I feel like Im on a terrifying treadmill, with no time to do anything properly....just an endless series of bodge jobs and compromises...ho hum...be half-term soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I work as a cover supervisor in a secondary school (I used to do supply but there isn't enough now to live on.) Although the pay isn't great I have the advantage of going home when the bell goes. I take my hat off to all you teachers, especially those bringing up a family too - two of the most difficult (but rewarding) jobs in the world. TBH though I'm still not looking forward to going back, though I know it'll be OK when once I get into the swing of things. Sari - I couldn't have put it better, that's exactly how I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 My brood all went back this morning, I will be amazed if they stay awake after weeks of not getting up until 11am or later. We were away last week and spent loads of time together as a family, today is a culture shock for all of us. I am back at work tomorrow, but fortunately only work 2 days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. I miss my children when they go back, it is hard to spend quality time together when there are so many calls on everyone's time, we are a very close family so find it hard. My ED will be going to uni this time next year, so not looking forward to that, we are planning a big family holiday after GCSE's and A levels at the end of June next year, so we will look forward to that. Good luck all of you teachers out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 My eldest two go back tomorrow. Oliver is going into reception, so I will have them both at school all day for the first time. I'm looking forward to it I find the holidays really hard, trying to keep the three of them happy & they like to be busy & occupied all the time. They are very full of energy from the moment they wake up until they go to bed. I haven't got a car, so haven't been able to go very far - I can't face a bus with the 3 of them. Luckily my boys love school & they've been asking for the last couple of weeks when they're going back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 First day's done and the holiday seems like a distant memory! We have INSET for three days and the children are back on Thursday. My classroom is ready, but the art room which I will be specialist teaching in to Y5&6 is in a right state, after it has been used for letting over the holiday , I'm not happy as I had spent hours sorting out before the holiday, that's my job for tomorrow, again !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
