tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post1487186140525462948..comments2023-10-22T14:46:45.656+01:00Comments on Mad Manic Mamas: University ChallengeSazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04433666175721615185noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-5002680681101839402009-10-27T16:03:44.414+00:002009-10-27T16:03:44.414+00:00Rosiero - glad to hear Kay doing well. But how are...Rosiero - glad to hear Kay doing well. But how are you doing without her?auntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-7510823901112006032009-10-26T18:43:16.414+00:002009-10-26T18:43:16.414+00:00Oooh. A touch of nostalgia for me. That blimmin UC...Oooh. A touch of nostalgia for me. That blimmin UCAS form was a nightmare, particulalry the personal statement,but I am pleased to say I have come out the other side and i think I am still normal (twitch twitch). Hope your daughter is successful with her choices. I am sure she will be all right once she gets to uni. Mine was just as nervous, but - several weeks on - is doing fine now.ADDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018958238940897902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-76737237177809752712009-10-25T06:47:18.148+00:002009-10-25T06:47:18.148+00:00Expat Mum - I know what you mean but I wonder if I...Expat Mum - I know what you mean but I wonder if I'd have to fund the gap year? and my wussy wean would struggle to travel by herself (I know, I know, my fault)<br /><br />Fhina - I know, I struggle with that one myself but I try and tell her that she doesn't have to do (whatevere the degree is in) forever !auntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-47673737214924794032009-10-24T14:52:13.654+01:002009-10-24T14:52:13.654+01:00I'm in the same stage with Grizz, Gwennie - It...I'm in the same stage with Grizz, Gwennie - It's such a trial, when he doesn't really know for sure what he wants to do with his life - Who does? I'm still trying to work that one out!<br /><br />Good luck with your little hearts, Beautiful Auntie Gwennie, I am crossing fingers, legs and eyes in the hope that whatever he does he fins some trace of happiness and fulfillment there... Blessings xoxA Woman Of No Importancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194976046531063422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-9112677681352293192009-10-23T15:12:34.891+01:002009-10-23T15:12:34.891+01:00Ooh, I think a gap year is such a good idea for yo...Ooh, I think a gap year is such a good idea for young kids. (I take your point about a gap from what? tho.) I didn't take a gap year and I regret it because then you end up on the treadmill and it's difficult to take time out then. Plus, all the kids I knew who'd taken a year out had worked then travelled a bit and they were much better able to cope with life at uni.<br />Over here, this whole college thing starts in 11th grade (Lower 6th). There's no UCAS thing, you just have to apply to all the colleges on your own. Many kids apply to 8-10, and they usually visit them before hand. Guess what we'll be doing in our Easter and Summer break?Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-1630189966190926732009-10-23T10:58:03.780+01:002009-10-23T10:58:03.780+01:00Moannie - thank you, I still get hugs and cups of ...Moannie - thank you, I still get hugs and cups of tea from my mum and I'm 43 too !!!<br /><br />Shirley - I know, it's agony to watch them go through it.auntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-9007820491159980982009-10-23T00:07:27.478+01:002009-10-23T00:07:27.478+01:00How come so much of life is about doing what we MU...How come so much of life is about doing what we MUST -- what's GOOD for us? Why can't we become responsible productive adults without all the "character building" and "mind expansion?" Or if it must be done, why can't we do it FOR our kids instead of watching them struggle through? humphShirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451551725354518428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-25634440829948886622009-10-22T22:18:19.596+01:002009-10-22T22:18:19.596+01:00I can only look on and say 'Oh dear!' and ...I can only look on and say 'Oh dear!' and make cups of tea and mop up tears. You poor loves, all of you manic mums. Huge hugs all round from me and that's the best I can do.<br /><br />Think my youngest has just cut the cord-at 43.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-7877532100384354512009-10-22T14:34:01.611+01:002009-10-22T14:34:01.611+01:00Mrs fab - so incredibly hard, and for me the worst...Mrs fab - so incredibly hard, and for me the worst thing is feeling powerless, I just want to make it all better like I did when she was little, sending some motherly love and empathy to you xauntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-49212779832708623692009-10-22T14:30:02.309+01:002009-10-22T14:30:02.309+01:00I have just lost daughter 2 to the dreaded "U...I have just lost daughter 2 to the dreaded "Uni" and it is very hard for a controlling Mummy. She is ill at present and I am worried sick....Style At Every Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651040515126111051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-15118688457919349842009-10-22T11:59:10.424+01:002009-10-22T11:59:10.424+01:00saz - I was really amazed at the questions my stud...saz - I was really amazed at the questions my students asked me, I would have had no clue or interest in my teachers but my students were fascinated my my outside school life. I hope your girl's okay xxauntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823681431938282960.post-73205937824762488092009-10-22T11:23:02.933+01:002009-10-22T11:23:02.933+01:00yes auntie Gwen I see the Disney child in her comi...yes auntie Gwen I see the Disney child in her coming out more and ore as she realises its so near...yesterday she walked out of school after a row with her , too familiar (and frankly inappropriately discussed private life of the teacher)after half the class was seemingly screaming at her and her at them... but that's another problem, she has gone in early to try and smooth the waters. I told her to be the bigger person, perhaps she took it in.<br /><br />She struggled yesterday with her Ucas application, its like allegebra, why isn't anything easy she screams! and her Personal statement...<br /><br />this is getting too much...I do think we test and push these kids far too hard, starting school at just 4 (my son) is ridiculous...and at nursery at 2 weeks....ah bah humbug, I shall not rant, l shall not rant...<br /><br />what are we doing to our kids and ourselves?<br /><br />A gap year? she fancies...but l think it is putting off the inevitable and that it may be less attractive to go to uni after a gap year..who knows it isnt my decision to make...what is best? who knows, l'll go with my gut and hope she makes an informed choice with a little guidance form the bank of mum and dad..Sazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04433666175721615185noreply@blogger.com