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[Tracey]

Li wrote: "Just dropped my baby off for his first day of big school, he's been so excited and all was good until we settled him at his desk and he got really quiet, then I noticed his eyes were red and he was..."

I don't really remember myself Li but apparently my first day of school I was so excited and couldn't wait for Mum to leave - she told me that she cried all the way home but apart from a couple of moments I don't remember that first day as being that stressful. I know I did cry at one stage but I also remember the teacher had a huge jar of jelly beans so that made everything all right again. Try and have a good day and not worry too much - his teacher's probably got jelly beans too :)

[MH]

Thanks Sharon and Tracey, he has the same teacher as my eldest son had his first year and I know she's lovely, I'm sure he calmed down long before I did!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Li wrote: "Thanks Sharon and Tracey, he has the same teacher as my eldest son had his first year and I know she's lovely, I'm sure he calmed down long before I did!"

I'm sure every child and parent are the same! I remember my son's first day at school...he's 32 now...and he was screaming, and when the teacher picked him up, he stiffened like a board. She waved me to go, I sat in the car and cried my eyes out, rang my husband sobbing!!! The teacher told me he was fine as soon as I had gone!!

[Faye]

Sharon wrote: "Li wrote: "Just dropped my baby off for his first day of big school, he's been so excited and all was good until we settled him at his desk and he got really quiet, then I noticed his eyes were red..."

When my son was to start school, he could not go because he got chicken pox, so he was crying, I was crying, then my girlfriends (my son's best mate) was crying, and my friend was crying. My husband said in 10 years time you will all have a good laugh at this! We did not think it was funny at the time, however, now the boys are in year 10 and 15 yrs old, we laugh now. We thought it was the worst things that could happen, wrong a lot more has happended throughout this time and now we are still friends and we have a good laugh at this often.

[MH]

Oh Brenda and Faye, both of those experiences sound a lot worse than mine, thank you! He actually seems to have had a good day, he came out smiling and said his favourite part was finding out what happens at recess!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Li wrote: "Oh Brenda and Faye, both of those experiences sound a lot worse than mine, thank you! He actually seems to have had a good day, he came out smiling and said his favourite part was finding out what ..."

So glad he had a good day Li and that you're ok as well:)

[Tracey]

Li wrote: "Oh Brenda and Faye, both of those experiences sound a lot worse than mine, thank you! He actually seems to have had a good day, he came out smiling and said his favourite part was finding out what ..."

A boy after my own heart Li :) Recess was my favourite part of school too ;) So glad he had a good day Li and I hope it wasn't overly stressful for you.

[Faye]

Li wrote: "Oh Brenda and Faye, both of those experiences sound a lot worse than mine, thank you! He actually seems to have had a good day, he came out smiling and said his favourite part was finding out what ..."
Li, it gets easier, do you know I think the main things is that as they go through school, if they can tell you what is bothering them large or small, you will be able to work it out. Hope he was happy with recess? How gorgeous, you know you only worry because of the love you have for him.

[Sharon]

Li wrote: "Oh Brenda and Faye, both of those experiences sound a lot worse than mine, thank you! He actually seems to have had a good day, he came out smiling and said his favourite part was finding out what ..."

Ah, that is good. I think we worry much more than they do.

[MH]

Thanks everyone, he had a good day again today, now to get stuck in to covering school books!

[Dale]

Think it's part of a mother's DNA to worry.

[Faye]

Sharon wrote: "Li wrote: "Oh Brenda and Faye, both of those experiences sound a lot worse than mine, thank you! He actually seems to have had a good day, he came out smiling and said his favourite part was findin..."
Li, I work where my children now attend secondary college, however, today is my day off. I am being a worry wart because I am not there today. My son had a diabetic seizure yesterday, but he is fine and was checked by his medical team.My tough guy got up this morning said "I am going to school today Mum". So today I am trying to keep busy around the house. I know he is in good hands and he is very capable and responsible. But it is a Mum things to worry.

[Dale]

Glad he's okay. Sure is Sharon and it doesn't get any better once they are older either LOL

[Leonie]

Yep! Know what you mean, Dale! I once asked my mother when a parent stopped worrying about their kids. She replied "Never!"

A wise friend also said to me (about parenting in general) "It doesn't get better, it just gets different." I can agree with that - you have ups and downs, and great times and difficult times, but you just keep on loving them, more and more, every year.

[Sharon]

My daughter is 15, so the worries just change with their age.

[Dale]

True enough Leonie.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

An interesting article from author Stephen King regarding gun laws in the US, and his association to one of his earlier books, Rage . He even mentions our previous gun statistics, the then and now....

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2013/...

[Leonie]

That was really interesting. Good to see him use a rational argument. I really struggle to understand the gun culture in the US. Even discussing it with friends from there can be fraught with difficulty. I've lost track of how many times I've heard "Places with a concealed carry permit have the lowest levels of assault" or "We need to be able to protect ourselves!"

I suspect many in the US struggle to conceive of a culture (ours) where we don't anticipate that every stranger is potentially armed and dangerous. I was walking with friends a few weeks ago discussing this very topic, and trying to get my head around the idea of "needing" to carry a concealed gun to "protect" us while we pounded the pavements - which is really what a concealed carry permit is all about.

Bizarre...

I am reminded every time we hear about the Port Arthur massacre, that our government of the time did a really good thing. It doesn't matter what your party politics are, I don't think I've ever heard anyone say it was a bad thing.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "That was really interesting. Good to see him use a rational argument. I really struggle to understand the gun culture in the US. Even discussing it with friends from there can be fraught with di..."

Well put, and totally agree with all you say Leonie.

[Dale]

Ditto

[Sharon]

Ditto!

[Tracey]

Totally agree Leonie - it's such a bizarre concept to me and yet to American's having a gun is a natural as breathing to many of them. Certainly makes a case for the effect of the environment/culture on the development of a child.

[Adhityani]

I also saw Stephen King wrote a Kindle singles (aka long essay available on Kindle?) called "Guns" -- the reviews were very interesting. Apparently a lot of pro gun people liked the piece as it helped clear up some of the stereotypes associated with gun bearers, even though the piece had strong anti gun sentiments. In the end many agreed, pro and anti guns alike, the piece perfectly portrayed the complexity of the issue. I might read that next. I, too, fail to grasp the gun culture.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dhitri wrote: "I also saw Stephen King wrote a Kindle singles (aka long essay available on Kindle?) called "Guns" -- the reviews were very interesting. Apparently a lot of pro gun people liked the piece as it hel..."

http://www.amazon.com/Guns-Kindle-Sin...

[[deleted user]]

Sorry I haven't been around for awhile!
work has been crazy busy

In other news is anyone going to soundwave?

I only got my ticket last night and I need to gush!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melanie wrote: "Sorry I haven't been around for awhile!
work has been crazy busy

In other news is anyone going to soundwave?

I only got my ticket last night and I need to gush!"

Wow Melanie, I bet you're excited!!! When is it on?

[Tracey]

Good to see you again Melanie. I've never heard of soundwave - is it like The Big Day Out type of thing?

I've decided to take this weekend off and Robbie and I are taking a quick side trip to the Sunshine Coast. Just to relax and unwind from all the recent stress. Looking forward to it - we're leaving first thing in the morning.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good on you Tracey! Wonderful place, the Sunshine Coast:) Where will you stay? We stayed at Caloundra for a week last year, and it was our first visit. I'd love to go back!

[[deleted user]]

Yea soundwave is like big day out, but catered more to the punk and hardcore genres

its on the 1st of march, thought I wasn't going to be able to go, but they released extra tickets last night :)

I basically spent all last night screaming with my room mate in excitement...other room mate was not to happy with us haha

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! Good for you Melanie:)

[Michael]

Melanie wrote: "Yea soundwave is like big day out, but catered more to the punk and hardcore genres

its on the 1st of march, thought I wasn't going to be able to go, but they released extra tickets last night :)
..."

Lucky you, it's a pretty good line up this year, I wanna go, but I don't go outdoors

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Do they have soundwave in different states/cities like big day out?

I won't ask why you don't go outdoors Michael;P

[[deleted user]]

Yea its in Melb, Brissy, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide.

Michael you should make an exception this one time

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael from Adelaide will probably be going I'd reckon!

[Michael]

Melanie wrote: "Yea its in Melb, Brissy, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide.

Michael you should make an exception this one time"

I've been to a few soundwave events, but I'm too old now :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oooh!! Hahahaha!! You're NEVER too old Michael!!

[Margaret]

Tracey wrote: "Good to see you again Melanie. I've never heard of soundwave - is it like The Big Day Out type of thing?

I've decided to take this weekend off and Robbie and I are taking a quick side trip to the..."

Hope you and Robbie have a wonderful time!

[[deleted user]]

Mark wrote: "Thanks, Tracey. Hemingway's 100-word vocabulary, macho ethos, and apparent inability to construct a compound sentence have always maddened me.

Could your cactus have been a cereus? They bloom a..."

Mark, that flower looks exactly like the "Dragon Fruit" flower that only blooms for a few hours at night...(-:

[Faye]

My darling baby girl turns 17 tomorrow. I feel really old. I also can not believe that 17 years have gone by so fast. She is in her last year at school and probably off to Uni.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Time certainly goes fast Faye! It's scary...good luck with her last year at school. I hope you have a lovely day together tomorrow for her birthday:)

[Elaine]

Faye wrote: "My darling baby girl turns 17 tomorrow. I feel really old. I also can not believe that 17 years have gone by so fast. She is in her last year at school and probably off to Uni."

Happy Birthday to your baby girl, Faye. I know how you feel. Really the years seem to go by in a blink of an eye. I have an almost 21 yr old son and 18 yr old daughter and an 8 yr old. I keep telling my 8 yr old that he's not allowed to grow up!!!

[Leonie]

Yes, you blink, and all of a sudden they're leaving school and going to uni. It's a weird feeling! Our youngest is now in year 12.

[Sharon]

My only daughter is in year 11 this year and turning 16 in April. When she first stopped calling me mummy, (well sometimes she still does when she wants something) I said, please don't stop calling me mummy. It does make you feel old.

[[deleted user]]

Sharon wrote: "My only daughter is in year 11 this year and turning 16 in April. When she first stopped calling me mummy, (well sometimes she still does when she wants something) I said, please don't stop calling..."
Thats cute,

I'm 21 and I dont think I have ever stopped calling mum anything but mumma and mummy haha same with Dad, when I talk to others about them its mum and dad,
But always Daddy and Mumma when I am home haha..
Yeah I am a suck up and a huge daddy's girl.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melanie wrote: "Sharon wrote: "My only daughter is in year 11 this year and turning 16 in April. When she first stopped calling me mummy, (well sometimes she still does when she wants something) I said, please don..."

That's even cuter Melanie! So gorgeous...your parents would love it I know!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My baby is 28!!!! :( They grow so quickly!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

My babies have babies of their own. It's great! You can cuddle them and then give them back.

[Sharon]

LOL

[Tracey]

I never had any children of my own but it's been an amazing delight to me to watch my nieces and nephew grow up - some of them are now married with kids of their own, two are just starting Uni this year and my youngest is turning three in a few months. Fortunately my sisters have had big families so I've never felt the lack of a child of my own and I adore my nieces and nephew but yes they do make me feel quite old some days :)

I'm sure you'll have a fab time at soundwave Melanie, it sounds like something that would've definitely appealed to me about ten years ago - nowadays I'm just a cranky old woman ;)

Robbie and I had a wonderful time. We stayed at Ocean Breeze which is right on the beach and has a wonderful Italian restaurant right downstairs. I didn't want to leave this morning lol. Still, I have to be grateful for my hubby's near perfect sense of timing - he always knows when I need a bit of a break and always seems to come up with the most wonderful little breaks. Now though it's back to work.

Have a great week everyone and happy birthday to your baby Faye :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "My babies have babies of their own. It's great! You can cuddle them and then give them back."

Hahaha!! Yes!!! That's the great part ;P