Lifestyle | Foodie | Family | Bryony on Instagram: "Obligatory back-to-school photo! Our usual ‘brick wall’ backdrop was compromised by the rain, so fireplace pic it is! Here are some 'perfectly imperfect' pics through the ages - from tiny humans who looked like adorable aliens to slightly bigger humans who now question my life choices daily - here’s a gallery of 'back to school' chaos I somehow call a family. There’s tears, tantrums, food flung with precision and haircuts that defy all logic (Oscar when he had a mushroom hair style for 2 years) Somehow, through all the trauma, mess and sugar fueled survival, we’re still here, still grimacing and still managing to pretend we know what we’re doing Which brings us to today - new shoes, fresh uniforms, fresh trims and the illusion of organisation. This year I’ve got one walking their way into their first year of Secondary school, one walking their way into their final year of Secondary school and another stepping into KS2... Plus the new addition who’s just here for the chaos. Summer 2025 was quick and awesome - busy, dramatic and full of memories that already feel like they happened months ago. We survived… barely! From days out to staycays, to farm visits - I feel it was a successful summer holidays - not without its added turmoil of course. Eva-Beatrix is has her last year — GCSEs, revision plans and enough teenage drama to rival Shakespeare. Oscar just starting Secondary, full of random trivia knowledge but somehow never able to locate his pants and socks. Winnie will have new challenges in KS2 but we will take that day by day... And then there’s baby Dottie - no lunchbox, no timetable, just vibes and VERY long nights. Meanwhile I’m on maternity leave, which basically translates to never sleeping, always cooking and constantly tidying. Solo mum life means I’m the snack supplier, emotional support human, part-time referee and permanent cleaner. The house is loud, the calendar’s full and if one more person asks what’s for tea, I might just let them all free into the wild."

bryonyannie on September 4, 2025: "Obligatory back-to-school photo! Our usual ‘brick wall’ backdrop was compromised by the rain, so fireplace pic it is! Here are some 'perfectly imperfect' pics through the ages - from tiny humans who looked like adorable aliens to slightly bigger humans who now question my life choices daily - here’s a gallery of 'back to school' chaos I somehow call a family. There’s tears, tantrums, food flung with precision and haircuts that defy all logic (Oscar when he had a mushroom hair style for 2 years) Somehow, through all the trauma, mess and sugar fueled survival, we’re still here, still grimacing and still managing to pretend we know what we’re doing Which brings us to today - new shoes, fresh uniforms, fresh trims and the illusion of organisation. This year I’ve got one walking their way into their first year of Secondary school, one walking their way into their final year of Secondary school and another stepping into KS2... Plus the new addition who’s just here for the chaos. Summer 2025 was quick and awesome - busy, dramatic and full of memories that already feel like they happened months ago. We survived… barely! From days out to staycays, to farm visits - I feel it was a successful summer holidays - not without its added turmoil of course. Eva-Beatrix is has her last year — GCSEs, revision plans and enough teenage drama to rival Shakespeare. Oscar just starting Secondary, full of random trivia knowledge but somehow never able to locate his pants and socks. Winnie will have new challenges in KS2 but we will take that day by day... And then there’s baby Dottie - no lunchbox, no timetable, just vibes and VERY long nights. Meanwhile I’m on maternity leave, which basically translates to never sleeping, always cooking and constantly tidying. Solo mum life means I’m the snack supplier, emotional support human, part-time referee and permanent cleaner. The house is loud, the calendar’s full and if one more person asks what’s for tea, I might just let them all free into the wild.".

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‘Teach? No,’said Granny. ‘Ain’t got the patience for teaching. But I might let you learn.'”
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ME: (walking to coffee shop on a silent street with no traffic) The city has been so *quiet*, I'm starting to miss the college kids. I wonder when move-in weekend is?

ME: Heh, probably, we only have a couple more weeks to enjoy this before it turns back to chaos and bedlam around here.

ME: ...come to think of it, it's August already.

ALSO ME: Wait... what day is it?

STILL ME: (panicked) WHAT'S TODAY'S DATE?!

(riff from 'Psycho' plays)

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It's that time a year again when #teachers go #backtoschool. Here's what really goes on during this week, and what teachers actually want.
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https://jswordsmith.com/back-to-school-for-teachers/

Back To School For Teachers - Why They Need More Time To Themselves - JSwordSmith

So what happens when teachers go back to school? Lots of pointless meetings and not a lot of time getting to get actual work done.

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