Sophie

That’s great 😃 What did you have for lunch? I assume you’re happy with your haircut?

I like daft and funny shows 🤓😆

Awwww he’s so adorable Carol! 😍 🥹

I hope it lasts for most of the school holidays 😅

a man is sitting at a desk eating popcorn and says i 'm listening Alt: a man is sitting at a desk eating popcorn and says i’m listening

Ok….

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a woman wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a microphone is smiling . Alt: a woman wearing a hooded sweatshirt, smiling whilst raising her eyebrows

I recently had my microblading done, so I’ve been walking around with a generous layer of Vaseline on my eyebrows. Instead of explaining the shine, I’ve just let people silently wonder if I’ve discovered a bold new beauty trend. I’m not correcting them - It’s far more fun this way 😄

I muted it and it’s still extremely weird 🥴

Same here! 😆

😭

School holidays 😮‍💨

Thanks Tarquin ☺️ I managed to hang out two loads of washing today, thanks to the sunshine 🌞

Is there anything positive in the news today?

What on earth… 😳

Am I the last person to find out that there’s a new Black Mirror season??

Spent the day with my mum yesterday and I’m still recovering from her chaotic driving. 😮‍💨

Someone needs to invent a sat nav that tells people off - “Oi, pay attention! Wrong turn again? Were you even listening?” I can’t do it 😭🙈

Overheard my son teaching his brother how to make a smoothie and kept saying, ‘Put it in the Brenda.’ His brother was nodding along like it was gospel 😂. Can’t wait for them to share their ‘wisdom’ with the teachers tomorrow! 🤣

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Good idea 👌🏼 Thank you!

Maybe she should leave it outside on her terrace overnight🤔

Apple have asked her to get it checked out at her local store tomorrow. I’ll mention the battery replacement idea - She’s away at uni and pretty relaxed about it, but I can’t help worrying it might catch fire while she’s asleep 😟

A photo of my daughter’s MacBook keyboard, showing the melting keys.

A photo of my daughter’s MacBook keyboard, showing the melting keys.

My daughter’s MacBook keyboard started smoking today - Actual smoke and melting keys 😯 Has anyone else experienced this kind of overheating disaster?

Yeah it’s been lovely here too. I made the most of the good weather and managed to get all my washing done 🌞

From what I heard, nothing has ever been his own idea.

I’m good thanks Tarquin, how’s your weekend going?

My son’s drawing of snoopy

His favourite cartoon character ☺️

A drawing of a whale

A drawing of a rhino

One of my boys asked me to share his drawings with you 🥰

The graphic is titled “Autism: PDA Profile” by Dr. Megan Anna Neff. • In the centre, it reads “At a Glance” and “PDA Profile,” with an icon of the autism spectrum puzzle piece. • Around this centre text, six points are arranged in a circle, each explaining a key aspect of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): 1. Perceived loss of autonomy can trigger an extreme threat response. 2. Hierarchy can feel threatening; children may try to “co-teach” or “co-parent” to equalise relationships. 3. PDA is described as a nervous system disability that can present both internally and externally. 4. Individuals may use social strategies as part of avoidance (e.g., distraction, refusal, role play). 5. They may appear sociable on the surface, which can delay recognition of autism. 6. They resist and avoid ordinary demands in daily life. • The bottom of the infographic reads “Neurodivergent Insights.” https://neurodivergentinsights.com/autism-pda-explained/

PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is an autism profile where everyday requests can trigger overwhelming anxiety - often misread as stubbornness. My son has PDA, and while it brings its own set of challenges, it also highlights his distinctive way of engaging with life.
#PDA #AutismAwareness

Oh, I didn’t even have to win - just celebrating a move was enough for the pieces to go flying! Walked away, which made him realise he’d overreacted, and he was super apologetic. Ended up playing another game with him anyway… but thankfully, dinner time saved me from any more airborne board games! 😅

We’re on our third board game and I’m losing this one too 🤷🏻‍♀️