Grace Foster

We are not ok. Under 6 weeks left ❤️

Because suddenly every e-mail from school is another date for the diary.

Transition days. Secondary school visits. Sports day. The school play. Leavers' assembly. End-of-year disco. Shirt signing.

The last school trip. The last pickup. The last sports day. The last everything.

And while you're desperately trying to soak it all up, life is carrying on as normal. Work deadlines still need meeting. Annual leave is running low. The washing still needs doing. Dinner still needs making.

You're trying to be present for every milestone while also trying to keep all the plates spinning.

Meanwhile, your child is swinging between excitement, nerves, confidence, tears and questions about secondary school, sometimes all before breakfast.

It's a strange season we're entering. One filled with pride, nostalgia, stress and disbelief in equal measure.

So if you're feeling a bit emotional, a bit overwhelmed and a bit like the end of primary school has come around far too quickly, you're not alone.

Year 6 parents, how are you really doing?

*important notice*

‘It’s your day’