what a day....

[lcg]

boy kicker didn't get the exam results that he wanted :-(
had to scrape him off the floor when he got home this morning and i've never seen him like that, it was scary. however, after an entire day in the clearing system and 4 telephone interviews, he got a place at bournemouth uni!!! i feel utterly pooped and the boy is a mixture of happy, sad and 'washing machine' (his own words!). he didn't get to do his first choice, but then again, it won't cost him £30k either - and he's just relieved he's going. i hope i never have to experience another day like today again, ever x

[queencharlotte]

Congratulations to your lad, who will get chances few of my generation did. Well done, and I m sure he`s a credit to you for bringing him up well. Stressed? Go have a nice hot bath and a drinky. Cheers

[Quassia]

lcg,
it's heartbreaking to feel their dissapointment. How is he now? He may not have got exactly what he wanted, but he has to be proud of his achievements & getting in to B . U !!! 'You' must be very proud too :0)

[emmie]

washing machine, jumbled around, poor kid, but well done to him..

[boxtops]

Through the mill and out the other side - but he's got a place, lcg, despite what they say is tremendous competition this year. Well done to him!

[ttfn]

Elsie - he is coming to my town! He will love it, I am sure. Well done that young man x

[starone]

My grandson was the same when he finished his University course earlier this month. He is now a B.A. (Hons) but because he got a 2.2. when he wanted a 2.1. he went about like a wet week for ages. Don't think he has got over it yet. I told him the only letters I could expect after my name was either B.F. or I.D.I.O.T. but it didn't cheer him up.

[lcg]

hi, guys! thanks for a bit of support - he's gone up to bed as he's exhausted and i've had a little cry! it's been so stressful and, once getting past the horror of oh, sh!t he's been rejected, it's nice to know he has a place at a decent uni and a little commute to classes instead of a 2 hour slog to london. ena, yes he is coming to your neck of the woods! i think he's gonna have a great time at bournemouth - all those parties and the beach! thanks for making me feel a little better, as it's all been about him today and being strong (which is always difficult as a parent!). i'm just so relieved he has a reward for all his hard work and know just how lucky he is to have a place at uni this year x

[ttfn]

Well said, Mum ♥ I should find a bottle to empty - keep the kitchen tidy and all that ;) I am sure things will look better after a good night's rest all round.

[DTCwordfan]

have a stiff drink Icg

[Mamyalynne]

LC us Mum's feel their pain and disappoint so keenly I know, but sounds like a good all round result in the end, well done to him (and you too)♥

[starone]

Thank goodness mine are all grown up and I haven't got to go through all this again. Stay cool Icg, everything will come out all right.

[giveup]

My grandson and most of his friends( All bright boys) didnt get the AS grades they were hoping for .One boy got all D's and he's devastated and his parents are kicking off He's worked so hard and even had extra tuition. I feel so sorry for him,but in my opinion the parents have pushed him too much. My grandson got B's and C's and he's quite disappointed,we were as well but did'nt let him know,just hope he'll do better next year.