Hi MP. I have never read the Judy Blume books, but I made the kids watch The Princess Bride the other week when they were all home sick Love the nostalgia value of those old movies. Also made W watch Back to the Future.

School is closing mid year because no one really wants to close it. But there isn't enough parent support/cash in the coffers/may lose the bus run so it can't last much longer. We wanted to give the staff enough time to plan and to give the kids time to get used to the idea - I know that I couldn't spring it on W now and expect him to have come to terms by the end of the year. I think we will start A there, she keeps telling everyone that she is going to that school and she isn't the sort of kid that would mind changing mid year.

I liked the candle that J made - will be a nice talking point as a centrepiece at your family hanukkah celebrations lol Hope all has gone well with the OT. Miss A is a bit on the unco side but she seems to be improving.