@Izzie,
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhha – he’s home safe and sound. Oh my – he hasn’t stopped talking for an hour. They have had just a wonderful time. Hahahaha – they met me at the police station (ha, that could only be the place for S-boy a?) – I rang my parents and told them we would be down there and they came down to see him too which thrilled S-boy. The door opened and off ran about 6 boys running to the loo!!!!!!!!!!! quick quick quick The Master came and and hugged and kissed me – how fab is that – I’ve never met him before – EXCELLENT! and then ran after the boys (they have another hours journey on the coach to school). Then a very manky looking tiny fella appeared with the biggest grin on his face and huskiest voice and launched himself of the coach at me - since then – he has described everything – the lights of the city as they set out at 11.pm last Sunday from Plymouth and headed across to Roscoff - from the beam as the sun rose over the ocean which hit his face like a blinding light (his words) and made him see the world in a different light (this was really moving and powerful for him – you can see in his eyes that is a moment he will never forget), to the depth of the black water on the overnight crossing and the sounds of the ferry, comparing the ferry to a 5* hotel (he could not believe the size of the ship and what it had it it – movies and games and all that – but they were out on the deck for the most part - sleeping on the overnight crossing - hahhah - no chance - way too much to see and look at - they were enjoying the crossing and revelling being in the darkness and spotting ships lights – ( ah, he was too young to remember our crossings to Holland when he was just a wee S-boy, which is good, rough (barf)), had the whole (and some) story of the zip wires, the paintballing, the swimming, the Master in their chalet singing “Mrs Robinson” for a wake up call and S-boy knowing every word and joining in, the fields of crops and scenery, the 21 mile canoe down the river, the “escargots” that were still moving (ugh - -didn’t eat them fortunately), the French hot chocolate - he made the Master one each night - the artists, the berets, the accents, the laughter and dancing with the teachers, the Masters whom they have never seen “outside” of school and have seen a different side to – two of them were telling me how fab he was to take away and that he did everything and made the most of every opportunity he was given...and they did it in pigeon French - they all made the effort.
Ahhhhhh... it’s so lovely. No mishaps – just 26 kids (well, 11 came home yesterday as they got thru to the cricket quarter finals for the school which is a really huge deal so they came back a day early) – and everyone behaved impeccably. The staff had as good a time as the kidz. When we got home S-boy had bought me two little prizes – a fish candle and some lavender – love him – he’s now in the bath and attempting to try and relax.... pooooooooooped but I think he’s gonna take a while to settle. Mebbe not - he's wasted
Then, so typical to S-boy he wanted to know everything I had done this week – I got to the sailing point at which he insisted on seeing the photos (he will be coming with me as he breaks up from school next week for the summer holidays) so he wanted to see what he’s gonna be in – he fancies Mom’s power boat
As he listened to me telling him about the capsizing and all, he was just looking really intent at me – then I looked at him and said “everything you hear me saying about what I feel like when i take my kids out on a school activity, your Masters will be going home and telling their families how blessed they were to take you kids with them and how proud they were to be part of something so special for the kids." I told him that they, his friends, had just made everything a success and all the efforts put into a residential trip abroad (which are logistical and H&S nightmares) is so worth it and a pleasure to be part of when you see kids respond in a positive way.
The Masters thanked them over and over for how well they had behaved and could not have been kinder. Perfect. He had the perfect time. I am hoping they will have taken loads of photos to go on the school website and if I can will post some of him.
So happy for him – he really deserved this – he’s been working really hard this term (and other than the supergluing incident (oops) he has made huge efforts, exams finished last week, day off tomorrow and one more week of school – 8 weeks off then. Hoping he will have a big lie in in the morning and catch up – i am so proud of him i could never describe it.
Hoping to get R-boy to go vacation with a friend this summer – he deserves a “treat” – social worker is going to talk with him.
Finally – there was a major bluey with my exhub tonight – Tulip was unwitting brought into it and it got horribly nasty for her – so unfair of ex to do that to her – she will never say no to S-boy staying – but tomorrow he should be with me or his Dad (other reasons for this). I saw red fireworks and lit them – big explosion from my email – said what needed to after 2 hangs up – this has been going on since Christmas and FQ, Tulip and K bro are aware of it as they talk to S privately about these matters and try to advise hime when he get upset... FINALLY – FINALLY – I believe the ex understands he is close to losing S-boy (numberous instances) – he recognises that what I’m telling him is the truth- hale-blinking-lullijah. S-boy was meant to be with him this whole weekend and his father was away footballing last weekend – he planned to drop him at Tulips tomorrow and sat nite – I finally saw red and exploded – but... we have come an understanding – various emails – even some sorries and thank yous. This may be a new start – I hope so, he doesn’t realise how close he is to his son choosing to pull away from him as he can’t cope with being the inconvenience factor in his Dad’s life and a stranger in the home where he has to be an adult, not a child.
Poor Tulip was put in an awful position –so I just want to reassure her – a good thing happened tonight and needed to – so thanku girl – I know how hard that was for you - and S-boy will have no clue about the plans. Thank you for being my friend and being able to tell me what was going to happen – it was wrong and I had to do what was right by S-boy. He’s exhausted and cannot be palmed off after a late night returning from France – I don’t think he wil be asleep within an hour no matter how much radox I put in the bath
All sorted. A storm that in a tea cup had a sweeneter added and a recoginition of delayed understanding that your kids grow too fast and if you push them away – they will decide on their own that they wanna be someplace else. Breakthough. Hoping things will improve for S-boy and his father now. S-boy is looking forward to seeing him. Big breakthough. Tulip – so sorry he brought you into this and I know how hard that was for you having to keep secrets from me – I’m glad you didn’t – we acted for Sean’s best interest – not the ex’s – and – stranger things have happened – but he agreed and apologised
I also said sorry for being angry at him but that he had to listen, and soon, not to me, but to what his son tells him.
Anyhoooooooooooooooooooooo – as you can tell... llalaaaaaaaaaaallalala – taken my potion and just delighted my little boy is home and has the best time. In a heartbeat – this will be something he remembers for the rest of his life He is too thrilled to comprehend it all yet... I am sure as the stories are told, the zip wires will get longer, higher, the paintball bruises will increase and it'll be a case of "how big was the fish), "it was <--------------------this big.... and some..------------------>. Love him so much and his big stories – I missed him – he goes to school 2 nights a week – but I missed him these last few days despite it being busy here.
He’s home. Nuff gushing – may ask him to write you all a peice of his best moments –ha – and his voice has gone (he needs a Fisherman’s Friend) – it was the most deep voice without it having broken yet – he’s gonna have SUUUUUUUUCH a deep voice when it finally breaks. (how much lower can his voice go when it breaks.... golly gee)
So happy he’s home. (errrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. yep think you got that... my bad
Lots sorted today – may sleep better tonight – thinking just decreased a little.
MISSSSSSSSyY – how was day 3 at the office. If you’re not too tired, let us know you’re all alright. Been thinking of you. Love you. x
Losing ability to type now – oh love a duck – he’s asleep already - which means I can go zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Really, can’t describe how good it is to have him home with me. I’m so proud of him.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz soon....
Love you all – hope all are happy well and safe. Sorry to have rambled – no-one else to tell – and y’all know me and him better than most here – so had to share this with you............ or burden you hahhahhhhhhhhhhhhhahahhahaha
(((((((((((Blue)))))))))))))) you xox x smooches. X
For those who read this chapter - thank you for listening too. x Nite
Night crew – you are the very best. x
) hehe! You do notice that I am posting these when at night when no one is around. 
.Over the worst now but still a bit wobbly.
