Erm....time for a new plan me thinks...

brummiebabe

She'll be 5 in a fortnight. That's why I was surprised it had started - she's only in Reception!! I am going to have a chat with her teacher tonight. I know it's a problem you do get with girls, but I at least want the teacher to be aware. Thing is , DD can be a bit 'in your face' and I do have to tell her she needs to give people a break sometimes. I think what I'm trying to say is that I know DD isn't perfect & that she may not be totally innocent...that's why I feel I need to discuss it with her teacher - they may have a very different view of things!!

mum2one

Sounds daft but better to nip it in the bud now, teachers will have seen it all over the years, at least you'v gone into it willing to have both sides. Hope it went ok. xx

brummiebabe

Thanks mum2one - parent's evening was ok. Teacher wasn't aware of any particular issues in class as they seem to be good friends...seems it's more outside of the classroom. There have been issues with DD - not listening, talking to people when she should be listening etc. Teacher has encouraged them to not sit together...so don't know if that's where some of this is coming from. Friend has been saying loudly to her grandmother "I don't want to sit with.." and then ignoring DD before and after school.

Think we're going to have some issues with DD - she's very confident..but not always in a good way!! Thinks she's knows it all, makes smart comments etc....her teacher has talked to her about this and we've tried too....hopefully it'll settle down after half-term.

Kids eh..who'd have 'em:rotfl:

Long_tall_sally

Glad it wasn't too bad. You can't really win with kids can you - don't want them to be too shy or lacking in confidence but don't want them to be overly confident either! It's all a learning curve though & part of growing up so you can only do your best in teaching & guiding them. Chin up - it could have been a lot worse!

Are you sorted for her birthday now?

brummiebabe

I thought I was......she wanted Toffee The Pony (one of these life-like toys) for Christmas...so I got her other stuff for her birthday...But now she wants it for her birthday, so I'm waiting for it to be delivered & the other stuff has been hidden away for Christmas....

Not had a good day.....used credit card & bank account not looking as healthy as I'd thought:mad:

mum2one

thats children, at least she still wants it, I remember when DD was about 3, and at the time on cbeebies there was a programe gordon the gnome, with alan titchmarsh as the voice and 2 slugs were called des and les, we were away it was the Nov, she comes down for breakfast and says Des and Les have told me I'm having a slide for christmas, and described this slide, it was one that was in argos, the fun and games we had trying to get one! she hasn't decided what she wants yet for xmas! xx

brummiebabe

It's one thing she's consistently said she wants for months...I put off ordering it before in case she changed her mind. Now I'm just hoping it comes in time......

mum2one

keep fingers crossed, what date is her bday x

brummiebabe

It's the 3rd November.....there's time yet...they said 1-2 weeks (Play.com) so hopefully it should arrive in time!!

Right, it's Saturday....plans for today include:

1) DD to dancing
2) washing/ironing/housework
3) Get pressie for a party tomorrow (more money:()
4) Go & see SIL .....she only lives 15 minutes away, but we haven't seen her in ages.....
5) May have to get DD some shoes for outside school ...she's been wearing her croc slip on shoes, but now the weather's turned, she could do with something more suitable - more money again.....

Seems there's always stuff that's needed when you've not got the money. I'm hoping for a good pay packet this month, as I've claimed 3 months mileage ...so hopefully I can get somewhat back on track!!

mum2one

dont know if shoes are included but matalan have a boots sale for £5 a pair.... (esp as one pr advertised I paid £14 end of Sept!!) xx