Weekly weigh in

[Yvessa]

Can I just say ladies - they're asking you to make these resources because they actually can't. Oh, I know they're too stiff lipped and self centred to say it, but LSA's have a wealth of experience with the SEN students that we as teachers just don't and we're just too dumb to admit that we need the help.

 

[chrisa]

Thanks YVE XX

We have to do Inset, says no choice part of our training apparently. xx Lucky you get that gp app. sorted xx

 

[penelope1008]

Thanks Yve support appreciated & agree some staff just can't show their appreciation & some that do so whilst we are both bemoaning the negatives of our jobs we aren't knocking those staff that voice their appreciation of our efforts, just wish more could & those that supervise are more constructive with their guidance of our efforts.
Chrisa we do do one inset occasionally two a year but we are t paid normally if no kids in by Dorset's criteria, there are times some of the inset is of interest but your not expected in so get moaned at if you do, I did last month & joking or not got told I shouldn't be do keen & they hadn't twigged then if spent hours in school during a couple of days in previous weeks of the holiday sorting resources & paperwork ready for the start of term as I hadn't had time before the end of term & wouldn't have had time on my return, I've been running so fast even having sorted what I had without that I'd have sunk by now I'm struggling to stay afloat as it is but have little or no flexibility in my timetable with more demands for my time than I or my fellow faculty TA can physically do, not even sure if other ta's have time to cover them either can't find time to meet with Senco to try & sort it either. Really need to insist next week,before kids (& staff who've answered my request for feed back) lose out.

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[chrisa]

It is a nightmare sometimes Pen. We will crack it luvva just like we always do n have. We are there for our kids we work with, they need help and we want to help them this red tape just doesn't help anyone. Guna have to swat up on allme info this weekend ready for Wed obs. Have agood weekend the pair of ya and your families xx

 

[penelope1008]

Make time for you to this weekend Hun, you know your job, you've got your topic & differs work only the fine tuning to do. A little organisation early Wednesday will have you ready to go once you jog in from science, deep breath & off you go, ignore them or if it won't make you laugh or feel to sick imagine the observer naked that will reduce the demonic effect they have on us, make sure they have a lesson plan & copies of any worksheets etc so they have evidence of your hard work, if needs be direct them to a child to help whole you deal with whoever needs you most that's utilising a skate body unless you have a rabbit up your sleeve to distract anyone having difficulties until you can get to them. Or call them back to you & go over it again on the board use those that have got it to help those that don't, use the phone a friend or ask the audience approach they love showing off to each other let alone your audience!
But most of all relax this weekend as much as you can. Try & have a good one.

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[penelope1008]

Confessions of a regainer rather than a weigh in again, regained another 2.5lbs so almost back to 12stone not good really need to find the ficus & zone again before things get to out of hand. Here's hoping I find it this week.

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[penelope1008]

Well eating may not be perfect again or anywhere near what it should be & emotionally I am still a mess but spent yesterday doing bits around the house rather than wallowing in self pity & sloth so perhaps I'm beginning to turn a corner. Shall still gonzo doctors in half term to find what help if any I can get to help myself out of this hole.

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[chrisa]

I too have turned a corner Pen, If you feel like you need help you should see gp, I know personally if work gets sorted i will be ok, so i.m holding on i n there. xx Have put a pic on of my sons Westy pup on the bypass daily menu thread she is now camping with them. haha xx n lovin it xx

 

[penelope1008]

No official weigh this week was falling asleep from 4.30 onwards so stayed home & went to bed mg scales say I've lost a pound but won't celebrate until I weigh in this week here's hoping mine are right & the scales are moving down again. Monday I intend to ring GP for an appointment & get some CBT sorted I hope fingers crossed I can I know in the end I have to police my own habits & behaviours but just now I'm not strong enough to do that & everything else so I need help to find the skills I need for the future so I don't slip again even if other stresses in my life mean I am tempted to revert to old habits next time I will have the mental tools to hand to win.

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[chrisa]

Well said Pen you are already in the right frame of mind once we admit things we can move on and do something about it. I know that when I am down I am never down for long I am just thta type of person, still fall back a little some days but am much better at the moment even though still upset by the way I have been treat, am rising above it and trying to see what I have to do to change things for my benefit. Sick of doing things to suit others all the time, its time fr us to control ourselves and that is what we are both trying to do, we will succeed Pen we are lifes fighters, and plodders. we will always get crap thrown at us cos thats the type of people we are, we come across as strong characters who can cope with anything. Most times we can just sometimes that load gets to heavy and we break a little, but we dust ourselves down and start again. xx Smile sweetly, scream inwardly, plod on our rewards will be great, God loves us even when we do not love ourselves xx

 

[penelope1008]

That we are Chrisa & we will survive & succeed. Onwards & upwards thanks for the shoulders when I needed them. I feel I've buried the problems again for the minute but I'd I do manage to get some CBT that will help deal with them. For now I'm afloat once more & can manage life again for a bit longer.
Thanks for all your support it was much needed & even more appreciated.

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[pandora]

Definately still get help , just cos its not on the surface now , it will bubble under till the next time it erupts .
Enjoy your week off , maybe see you Monday week xx

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[penelope1008]

My thinking to Cheryl. Otherwise the age old cycle will continue & I have to break it or it will break me.
I will do my best for the 5th will check hubby's shift pattern & or get a lift from Amanda if she's up to it.

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[pandora]

Would be great to see you both again . How is Amanda getting on ? xx

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[Ruthiep]

9st 6 today

 

[penelope1008]

Well done Ritchie great news.

To my shame Cheryl I've not been in touch since just after we came to the meeting before last, been to busy wallowing in my own pit of self absorption & self pity to be much of a friend. I think from her posts here she's doing ok I my may get in touch with her & apologise for being a crap friend recently.

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[penelope1008]

Ritchie? Where did that come from meant to be Ruthie.

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[chrisa]

Pen from what i hera from you you are a good friend one of the best that anyone could have, very supportive and always full of good ideas. I am sure that Ruthie doesnt think of you as a crap friend, you have had a lot on your plate, a lot more than most people. xx You are special and you need to tell yourself that. xx

 

[penelope1008]

Thanks Chrisa a life time of putting myself down before others do it for me, often as a defence for the inevitable from them at some point either because I deserve it or as a way to brush me off takes a while to believe it when people are generous with their positive feedback. I'll try to do better. Whilst I've had a lot to deal with I have sort of abandoned Amanda as I've not been in touch with her since early september when we went to a support group meeting together. She lives about 8 miles from me & I took her to & from her surgery as she had no family around her to support her that way at that time. She's doing well from what i see on here but I can't help feeling I've abandoned her having supported her pre & immediately post op. must be something like Jewish ancestry in me for feeling I've failed.

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[chrisa]

You have not failed just needed some time for yourself and your own problems. Can't believe that it Wed tomorrow half way through our hols already then we have to go back. uuuggghhhhh. xx enjoy the new you with your new hair cut xx