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Leonardo Manfredi's avatar

You have been, and continue to be a wonderful mum, the cornerstone of our family and an inspiration to us all. Thank you

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Dave Walker's avatar

Beautifully written Jayne - thank you.

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Jayne Manfredi's avatar

Thanks Dave.

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WendyMay Jacobs's avatar

beautiful!

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Jayne Manfredi's avatar

Thank you.

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Rachel's avatar

I only have 2 children I saw through primary school, but I remember it felt huge when my youngest left. There were tears!

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Jayne Manfredi's avatar

I’ve felt like that every time! I’m soppier than a soggy handkerchief.

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Sarah Batchelor's avatar

The end of an era here too… the leavers assembly and party have taken place - just waiting for the pub trip at the end of the school day on Tuesday - there will be tears! Beautiful writing Jayne as always xxx

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Jayne Manfredi's avatar

Oh, it’s so sad isn’t it?! Leavers party on Monday here, then last day including the tearjerker assembly on Tuesday. 😭

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Sarah Batchelor's avatar

I know my “baby” is ready but I’m not 🤣😭 don’t forget the tissues ❤️

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Angi Nutt's avatar

I started a whole post to say why i subscribed and reflecting on my primary school parenting experience... Which was truncated after year 1 for my youngest... (Obvs he went to school. after but was it was so different not to continue the journey for 5 more years)

Redemptively #3 and 4 have reconnected with primary school friends in 6th form which has really helped!

Original post has vanished into the ether!!

Love & blessings x

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Jayne Manfredi's avatar

This is the kind of thing which happens to me all the time! Great to have you here ❤️

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