Focussing on the positives-

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Finally got my UNI grades for the semester. 

While far less that I had hoped for at the start of the semester I did better than expected on both at submission of the final reports. Didn't fail anuthing so pleased about that. 😁

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Our little man's last day of primary school, tomorrow 😢 (or is it today now) going to be a sappy day. So happy for him but sad that he is growing up.

Also I am personally still finding it hard to accept that he is going to a special school but at the same time so grateful that he has been accepted into an enviornment where he will be nurtured and able to thrive. There are students in his current class who applied but did not qualify. I fear for what the next couple of years hold for some of them. 

I was able to have a good talk to the principal about my reservations and she was very understanding and sensitive to my emotions which was a big help. Little man is excited about his new school. Most of all that there is a sand pit and he is allowed to play in it lol .

S2 moves into his final year of primary next year, they grow up too fast. So proud of our boys and blessed in so many ways. 

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Well done on uni results @Determined ......

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Something to be grateful for today
Had to take S1 to hosoital ed last night due to some pain
Resulted in a (rayher quick) ambulance ride to larger hospital to see a pead specialist for possible surgery. Thankfully the the issue resolved itself without the need for surgery.

Most grateful for the amazing staff at bith hosoitals and ambulance anf that things were not as bad as they could have been.

Something that made me laugh...
They gave him some good pain meds before the ambulance arrived and he was rather ... umm ... happy for a good couple of hours after. Untill the meds wore off then he fell asleep.

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Also touched by his thoughtfullness.
Before leaving in the ambulance I was discussing with the nurse following im my car. He got quite upset and wanted me to travel with him .
Told me before bed he was not worried abiut being by himself but that it was late and I might be tired. Thinks my driving is scary when I am tired and didn't want me to crash

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When he was told he had to stay was anxious that I should go home and check on mummy becauae she might be sad. I had to stay with him though.

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I have been wallowing in a bit of negativity over the last couple of weeks due to some significant events at home but have been challenged to be more mindful of the positives in the life of our family. 

I am grateful for a new year and am determined to leave the negativity of last year (hence the new supporting my wife thread 😊)

Today's positive is that S1 & S2 had great first days at school. I quite like both of S1s teachers who we met for the first time today and S2s teacher who despite some initial reservations from S2 I think will be good for him. S2 has 2 teachers in one big class with a dedicated home teacher. Both teachers seem to understand his sensitivity and willing to support him as necessary. 

Another positive for today is that my darling is making a commitment to get back on her bike (indoor trainer initially) for some exercise rather than hiding in our room. She recognises the benefit of consistent exercise and is making an effort now children are back at school. 

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Today I am grateful that S1 & S2 continue to recieve good reports from school and are settling in really well. So much better than we expected for both of them. 

Despit a traumatic weekend both our older boys seem to have adjusted and moved on. So proud of them and how brave they are in the midst of a crisis despite being understandably upset. 

I am so grateful for my mums help in keeping my darling company today so I could engage in some professional development at uni and that they really enjoyed each others company. 

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Something positive for tonight. I had a self care win.
For the 5th week in a row despite being tired and unmotivated I managed to take myself out for some me time activities.
Pleased and thankful that my darling is well enough for me to step out for a short while leaving her with bub.

Despite being unmotivated and not overly social I did actually enjoy myself.

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Todays positive.
1 step closer to establishing a peer-peer mental health support group at ny local university campus.
Has been a desire of mine for some time and with some fellow students on board it us finally happening.
Had a meeting today to sort out some of the finer points and all looking very positive.