dialogue: Gita: Hello, this is Beti's Mum Gita, I wanted to ask if you were going on the school trip?
  Bev: Hi Gita, yes, Milo wants me to come, he's a bit nervous going away from home or school still.
  Gita: Yes, Beti is the same, they are still only 4 or 5 after all.
  Bev: I know, still so young! It will help the teachers and TAs anyway, they have a lot to cope with!
  Gita: I know, I could never do their job! I work part time as a music teacher, going round schools.
  Bev: Oh really? I am in Marks, part time too, love it there! 
  Gita: Yes, it really helps to do some sort of work doesn't it! I could never manage full time, though.
  Bev: Oh, I know, Gita. My sister's in management and she doesn't see her kids from 6.30am to 6.30pm every day! She is a high flier, but she does miss them. She does do lots with them on the weekend, though.
  Gita: Yes, but children need time to just be at home and play or just be with family, not galavanting around all the time!
  Bev: I agree 100%! Is Beti looking forward to feeding the lambs and seeing the baby animals on the farm, Milo is very excited.
  Gita: Oh yes! She loves animals, we have a few pets at home.
  Bev: Well, we only have fish, they are pretty but not very interesting!
  Gita: Suppose you're right! What time do we have to be at school on Wednesday?
  Bev: Quite early, I think about 7.45, the bus leaves at 8 and we get to Holly Farm about 10, I think.
  Gita: Hope the rain keeps off, especially if it's outdoors. I'll check their website.
  Bev: Yes, good idea. Anyway, see you Weds, Gita!
  Gita: Bye, Bev!
summary: Bev is going on the school trip with her son. Gita is going on the school trip with her daughter. Bev's sister rarely sees her children during the week because of her job. Gita has a few pets at home. The mothers with their children have to be at school at 7.45 to not miss the bus.