The one where Charlie leaves primary school.
13:20Last week was the last week of the school year. To sum it up in one word - CHAOS! Utter chaos.
I had an neurologist appointment on the Tuesday, which didn't go to great but more on that another time. After that appointment I was talking to my grandad who is currently trying to sell his property as him an my Nan would like to move to a different area. After my grandad explaining how he'd put his house on the market and what not, it just didn't sit right with me. Turns out, he'd been a victim of some serious fraud. I spent the next three days trying to sort that out and figure out how to get his money back, police reports and all the rest of it. It was stressful. It's still ongoing but at least now I know my grandparents are both safe from that conn man. Whilst all that was going on, I had school plays, end of term picnics, Ellie's end of term party, Charlie's leavers assembly as it was his last few days at primary school, teachers gifts/cards to oragnsise and a bunch of other stuff going on.. As well as Harry being home poorly... all at the same time. Chaos is an understatement. Stressful doesn't quite sum it up either. Needless to say, I haven't had a lot of time for blogging recently. I haven't had a lot of time for any thing other than all the above.
Onto the good stuff.
This post is focused on Charlie because it was his last week at primary school. Such a huge milestone.
Charlie went on a school trip last week. Well, it wasn't exactly a school trip. It was an outing full of exciting adventures at 'Go Ape' and cycling. Just for the year sixes as they're leaving. I was a bit anxious about Charlie going without me but I knew he was in good hands with his teachers. He had a brilliant time!
The school play was AMAZING. It was 'Mystery at magpie manor' and it was just SO good. Charlie was the main character.. well, one of them. I can't share photos because there are other children in them but take my word for it. It was truly so good!
Charlie's leavers assembly was hosted in our local church, which was just so lovely! He was presented with a 'Leavers Book' which contains photos of all the year sixes and a group photo. Along with some pretty pages for teachers and other students comments and good luck wishes. He was also presented with an illustrated dictionary with his name and little message inside, along with a children's bible. All very, very lovely gifts which will stay with him for a life time. He also stood up in front of the whole church (which was packed with people!) and shared some of his favourite memories from his time at primary school. Yes, I may have sobbed my eyes out! We all got to join in with a few songs but when the children started singing 'One More Step Along The World I go' THAT really got me. The tears were just streaming, haha.I don't think there was a dry eye in sight. I can't believe my little boy, my middle child is old enough for HIGH SCHOOL! The years have just flown by. It's bittersweet, of course I'm excited for him starting high school and all that comes with it, growing up and making new friends, new challenges and everything else but at the same time, I am so, so sad that time is going SO fast. I went through this last year with Harry, when he started high school. And now I have two children who will be in high school come September - one in year 7, one in year 8 and my daughter will be in year four. It's just crazy. Absolutely crazy.
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| Charlie was presented with a dictionary! Sorry about the poor quality. (Zoomed in phone pic). |
Now school is out for summer and we can not wait to start enjoying the six weeks holidays.
Sarah xXx
26 comments
Oh gosh! What a week you had. So glad you got your grandad sorted.
ReplyDeleteThe leavers service sounds just perfect.
They grow up so fast. Eek!
Enjoy your summer x
So glad to hear that your grandparents managed to get their situation sorted. What a stressful time for you all x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to end the school year by making so many memories.
ReplyDeleteBig moments and important times for Charlie. I love how lots of schools do year books now - ours does the same. Hope the move to high school goes well for him #livingarrows
ReplyDeleteOh what a week. It sure is bittersweet as our children grow. I am enjoying my daughter being young but soon she will be a leaver soon. It sounds like a great Leavers service. Angela from Daysinbed
ReplyDeleteAw he looks so grown-up! I bet he's excited!
ReplyDeleteSorry you've had a rough time lately, hopefully things are on the up now :)
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What a busy week indeed, sorry about the stress. Hope your grandparents are ok and they manage to sell there property.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a hectic week, hope it's all settled down a bit for you now. x
ReplyDeleteOh I am so glad your grandad is ok, and you realised the problem. Leaving primary school is a huge milestone - I hope you have a great summer! Kaz x
ReplyDeleteWow! Sounds like you have had a crazy week. I really do hope your grandparents get there money back x
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your summer, my little one is going into Junior school and that feels so strange, let alone off to the comp.x
ReplyDeleteAw yes it must be so strange to see him growing so rapidly before your eyes?! Good luck and enjoy your summer xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stressful week! Glad you got it all sorted though!
ReplyDeleteMy God school seems like really hard work!!! My daughter starts in Sept. I'm am stressed enough just with 2 at nursery :-) she is so excited though so I can't wait to see the next phase of her life develop. Going too fast though as you say. #picknmix
ReplyDeleteYour poor Grandparents, that's horrendous. They grow up so fast don't they! Hope your in for a lovely relaxed weekend.
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What a shame for your poor grandparents! I remember my trip for the end of primary school and I thought it was the best thing ever. Definitely a milestone for Charlie! #binkylinky
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DeleteOh he looks just so grown up! I can't imagine having a child old enough to leave primary! Such a big step x
ReplyDeleteWhat a week - but what an exciting time! The new adventure begins for both you and Charlie. A lot of letting go's #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteSounds like Charlie had a fab time busy week great post Thanks for linking to the #binkylinky please come back next week
ReplyDeleteTime really does fly our twin girls start full time school this September great post Thanks for linking to the #binkylinky
ReplyDeleteSuch a busy week and stressful too. Your poor grandparents! Sounds like Charlie had an amazing end to year 6 though which is great. I love 'One More Step Along the World I go.' My son's nursery sang it at their graduation show and it brought a tear to my eye. Hope he loves High School! #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteTime certainly flies. My eldest started big school last year.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that they have such a great programme for the leavers. Great memories of primary will help with the transition to secondary school.
It won't be long till Sept comes around. Enjoy your holidays.
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Oh how exciting for Charlie. Good luck at the big school! What a handsome chap he is too, lovely photos. I said it on your last post but I do hope you get everything with your grandparents sorted out. Thanks for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you can come back again next Sunday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a milestone, what a super proud mum! #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteSounds like a stressful week. Glad it got sorted. It must be weird them leaving primary. I feel old with Kyle starting year 4 in September! Eek! Thanks for linking to #picknmix
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