Good and Bad

DH and I left bear at home and went to see 'Spiderman Far From Home' and it was amazing. I loved it. The acting was immaculate, the special effects were mind blowing, the plot was coherent and compelling and the whole thing was a great experience. I could have watched it from the beginning again straight away. Bear was left at home as he doesn't really like going to the pictures, but he may possibly watch the dvd.

Then I came home and found bear worrying about his exams. He's asking me what qualifications he will need to hit his goals. He's worrying that he may need a Masters or a PhD. He's worried about how long it will take him to get these qualifications. He's worried about exams that he will have next January that will have a massive impact on his school life. He is twelve. I could cry.

He is currently filling in an adult mindfulness colouring sheet with acrylic paints and planning a lot of colouring, painting and general art. It's helping, as is the piano and (to some extent) the violin. Also, I'm giving him hugs.