Against All Odds

I honestly never thought this day would come but there it is in black and white, Emily's School Certificate.  I cried when I opened it.  It's over, we got through it God only knows how, and she has met all requirements.   Her semester two report wasn't as bad as I anticipated, she certainly has the ability, the main problem was the huge number of absences.  Josh's report was pleasing, and the award he received was for music.  It's been an awful, worrying, terrifying and dramatic year and I'm glad it's almost over.  I know for sure I could have done certain things differently, and it's been a steep learning curve for me as a parent.  I have high hopes for next year for both children, I have to, it's part of the human spirit, to have hope and faith.  I need to get Emily organised and into a good study routine for her distance education, and get Josh settled back into school and help him deal with the bullies.   They aren't going anywhere, and he needs to learn strategies to cope with them.  I also need to relax and not worry so much, and not blame myself so much.  I am doing the best I can with what I have and while I know I can do better in some areas, I need to forgive myself and move forward.

Very quiet here right now, only four sleeps till Santa comes.  Phill is still in Newcastle till late tomorrow and that's been a nice reprieve.

Well it's time to hit the supermarket, teenagers eat a LOT.