Well here we are at meeting number eleven… heaven!
Yes, it’s been another eventful week (when is it not, where I am concerned!)
- If we were sipping chai together I’d tell you that my dear colleague is still not well, and has been signed off for a while longer, meaning I shall be changing my priorities for the next couple of months. Reception will get my attention more, and Nursery loses me for a day. I am a little gutted as I love being in Nursery, but equally, I hold a strong belief that children of a young age really need to have continuity in their education. Different faces appearing to teach them, with different methods, confuse them. So, even though it is a change I’d rather not make, I suggested I take more time there so the class I am with at the moment manage to continue with the same staff they are familiar with, rather than lots of different faces. The other class will then also get two teachers they know until our colleague is back… But it’s so annoying… I had written my reports for our class, ready to go out on the Friday, but as the other teacher hadn’t done hers due to her illness, we will have to rewrite them in January now! Grrr!
- If we were sipping chai together I’d let you know that we’ve been in full Christmas mode in school this week, with carol concerts for the older children, the Key Stage one Christmas performance and our Reception Nativity. You can’t beat a primary school play! The kids did so well too!
- If we were sipping chai together I’d moan about these parents who send children in when they are still unwell, spread the viruses they have, then keep them off again. Yeah. Thanks. As a result, I have had the worst cold, Lil Princess has been coughing and spluttering, Lil Man was coughing and Hubby Dearest got the lurgy from me! It prompted me to do a little singing, after reading a fantastic rewrite of We Three Kings by Sue Vincent! If you haven’t heard it, check this post out, the singing link is in there!
https://butismileanyway.com/2018/12/14/sues-songs-for-the-seasonally-challenged-we-feel-ill/
- If we were sipping chai together I’d mention that it was Christmas Jumper day on Friday too. I love a Christmas jumper! The charity, Save The Children, run an annual Christmas Jumper Day, and we all donate money for the pleasure of wearing a festive knit! I have quite3 a collection so didn’t need to buy another, though I have found a great one for Hubby Dearest… He’s a bit of a Rap fan… or he used to be, anyway!
- If we were sipping chai together I’d share with you my favourite jumper which I wore, and by the end of Friday, I managed to acquire a red nose to match it! And Sonu Singh joined in with the fun too!
- If we were sipping chai together I’d confide in you that we went to get our hair done on Saturday, as a pick me up, Lil Princess and I. My experience was fine, but she was devastated as they found a few nits in her hair… so they were unable to give her a trim! We spent the best part of Saturday afternoon treating, combing and checking her hair… think I got them all…
- If we were sipping chai together I’d let you know that we had a function on Sunday at the Gurdwara where we had to attend, and then cookies were baked for school too, and I attempted to make some salt dough ready for school today…
- If we were sipping that chai together, and possibly reaching for cake or cookies I’d tell you that the end of term is finally in sight! Phew! We finish on Wednesday and have the staff Christmas party to look forward to on Thursday. The kids will be having a sleepover at friends, but I may have to ferry Lil Man to an extra set of cricket training sets on both Thursday and Friday, so no relaxation time then!
- If we were sipping that chai together, and possibly reaching for cake or cookies I’d tell you I can’t wait for a little family time…
So there you have it… only two weeks left of this year to go! What ore fun will be chucked at me this week?
Have a great one Peeps!
Rae Longest
Dec 27, 2018 @ 04:12:20
I enjoyed volunteering with the four to eight year olds getting all things Christmas pulled together, but in return, they gave me a respiratory virus for Thanksgiving and a stomach virus two days before Christmas! Thanks a lot, Santa! Really ready for 2019 to come in better than 2018 went out! Contemplating changes. More chat at a future date when I am stronger. (Way behind on reading blogs. Writing this on 12/26).
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Ritu
Dec 27, 2018 @ 10:05:24
Oh bless you Rae! I’m suffering a horrible hacking cough, thanks to the kids at school too!
Wish you a happy, healthy new year 💜😍🙏🏼
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Rae Longest
Dec 28, 2018 @ 03:31:10
I’ll settle for healthy; that would make me happy!
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Ritu
Dec 28, 2018 @ 09:32:21
Me toooo!!!!
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Rachna
Dec 18, 2018 @ 02:13:05
That seems to be a packed week for you, Ritu. I enjoyed reading about it except the illnesses. Hope the family is better now! Loved your jumpers! Happy holidays!
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Ritu
Dec 18, 2018 @ 06:57:52
Always a packed week here Rachna!
Thank you 🤧😍
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Jennie
Dec 18, 2018 @ 01:36:47
A busy week, Ritu. Okay, what is a Christmas jumper? And I know exactly what you’re going through for children when a colleague is out. Always children first. The sick ones who come to school… I feel so badly for them. It’s not their fault. We could talk about that forever! Happy rest of the week. I work through Friday. ☹️
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Ritu
Dec 18, 2018 @ 06:59:00
We finish tomorrow!!! Yay!!!
It’s a festive knit that you can wear. Traditionally all wear at Christmas dinner too!!!
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Jennie
Dec 18, 2018 @ 10:34:47
You are so lucky! Think of me on Friday. 😮 Ah, I get it the jumper thing.
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Ritu
Dec 18, 2018 @ 16:13:20
I will send you Christmas Wishes!
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Jennie
Dec 19, 2018 @ 01:08:37
Thank you! The next two days are pajama days with hot chocolate and a Christmas video. Since we never watch a video at school, this will be huge. 🎄
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Ritu
Dec 19, 2018 @ 06:55:38
Sounds like fun! Enjoy it! We had our Christmas party yesterday!!!
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Jennie
Dec 19, 2018 @ 13:35:20
Thanks, Ritu! How was the party?
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Ritu
Dec 19, 2018 @ 16:25:11
Oh lots of fun Jennie, but then parties with little unsure are always stress filled joy!
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Jennie
Dec 20, 2018 @ 01:02:36
Yes they are!
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Jennie
Dec 20, 2018 @ 01:05:47
BTW, Friday is a full day of school, the shortest day of the year for light, the longest day of the year for teachers, AND a full moon AND monsoon rains all day. Oh, joy…
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Ritu
Dec 20, 2018 @ 07:56:04
Oh wow!!! Good luck!!!
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Jennie
Dec 20, 2018 @ 10:48:13
😳🤞🙏🏻
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thereluctantpoet
Dec 17, 2018 @ 21:46:46
Wow! It sounds like you need a couple of clones to help!! Really loved the photo of your Rudolph!!!
xoxoxo
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 21:50:34
Clones would really help!!!!!
Thanks Chuck! ❤
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thereluctantpoet
Dec 26, 2018 @ 18:48:47
Yeah, Where do we sign up? Is Elon Musk making these? LOL!
xoxoxo
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Ritu
Dec 26, 2018 @ 20:33:14
Lol!!
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Image Earth Travel
Dec 17, 2018 @ 20:41:17
Sonu doesn’t look impressed at all!
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 20:48:41
He loves it really!!!
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Erika Kind
Dec 17, 2018 @ 20:20:33
Haha, even Sonu Singh hast to “jump in” 😅
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 20:24:12
You know me… I can’t help it sis 🤣
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Erika Kind
Dec 17, 2018 @ 20:39:43
Haha, yes, I saw you not letting him go before he was in that jumper… lol!
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 20:48:58
We have an understanding… 😜
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Erika Kind
Dec 18, 2018 @ 19:52:08
Haha, we do have it!!
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scr4pl80
Dec 17, 2018 @ 18:00:52
Love your jumper. Sorry about the nits. They are the worst. Went through all three of our kids and it was such a hassle. I panicked every time they scratched their head for months! Your cookies look delish. Do you ship to California? LOL
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 18:53:37
Lol!!! I wish I could guarantee safe delivery!
It was our first Nits outbreak!!!
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joylennick
Dec 17, 2018 @ 17:57:40
Me again, hopping over…(limping might be a better description…) I write posts now and then:poetry and articles, memories and scribbles.(Technically I’m useless – my eldest son puts them on for me!) https://joylennick.wordpress.com/ Enjoy! Best wishes. Joy x
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OIKOS™-Publishing
Dec 17, 2018 @ 17:46:49
Another very busy week. I fully understand you. Had I already told you that I had most times gone to school with a cold. Then a week later I had the classroom to myself. 😉 Fancy dressed, Sis! But don’t get even slimmer. You are perfect 🙂 Michael
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 17:51:32
Ha ha! I just hide it well Bro!!! Thank you. 😍
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OIKOS™-Publishing
Dec 17, 2018 @ 18:55:29
😍
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TanGental
Dec 17, 2018 @ 17:31:36
you’re looking darn good in the pullydressthing but Sonu looks like he’s being eaten by a sock!
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 17:49:59
Oh His Geoffleship… You should have seen him try to walk in it. It wasn’t obstructing any of his limbs, but he dragged himself around with his front paws like a drama queen! Then he posed, and hopped out of it himself!!!
And thank you 😍
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TanGental
Dec 17, 2018 @ 22:32:15
Nooooo not those darned moggies. They’ll want a share. No no no….
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Ritu
Dec 18, 2018 @ 06:59:26
🤣
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rachaelstray
Dec 17, 2018 @ 15:25:23
At least the nits were found and you were able to treat them. I hope you are all feeling better soon! Can you believe it’s Christmas next week?!
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 17:47:16
There is that!!!!
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 17:47:43
I really can’t Believe Christmas us round the corner!!!
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syl65
Dec 17, 2018 @ 14:27:59
I’ll bet you Hubby Dearest can’t wait to get that jumper on! For shizzle! 😄 Have a great week Sister!!
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 17:42:27
Isn’t it a great jumper!!!!
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syl65
Dec 18, 2018 @ 05:36:04
Wear them proud!
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Ritu
Dec 18, 2018 @ 06:55:12
😊
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syl65
Dec 18, 2018 @ 13:31:34
😄
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NJ
Dec 17, 2018 @ 10:43:18
I love your chai and chat pieces 🙂 they really feel like we are in real conversation 🙂 Hope you get the much needed break and enjoy your vacation 🙂
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 17:38:36
I’m glad they are being enjoyed!!! 😊
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NJ
Dec 18, 2018 @ 01:59:49
😊😊✌️
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joylennick
Dec 17, 2018 @ 10:27:15
You’re such a fun person Ritu, I wish you had been my teacher!..All so enjoyable to read. Here’s wishing you a cold-free Christmas and a healthier New Year. Cheers! Best wishes. Joy x.
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 17:38:13
That is so lovely of you to say 😍
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mihrank
Dec 17, 2018 @ 08:24:36
wow – stunning and creative…you always bring joy and positive energy,,,,
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 16:29:29
Thank you Mihran!!!
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robertawrites235681907
Dec 17, 2018 @ 07:52:44
Aaaah, Nits, the dreaded thing when you have long hair. My niece got them last year and she has bundles of hair. What a nightmare. I love the sweaters. We are wearing swimming costumes mainly it is so hot here. Maybe we need a Christmas cossie challenge.
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 16:28:54
I know!! We’ve never had them before!!!
I like the idea of a competition!
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shelleywilson72
Dec 17, 2018 @ 07:20:30
Every time I read your Chai and Chat I realise what a dull life I lead LOL. Note to self: get out more! 😉 Wishing you all a very merry Yule xxx
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 16:27:09
I need a dull moment!!!
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niasunset
Dec 17, 2018 @ 07:01:00
WOW! I love your cat, what a stylish 🙂 You are amazing. Thank you, have a nice day and new week, lots of love to Sonu… Love, nia
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 07:04:52
Thank you Nia 😍
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Carol Anne
Dec 17, 2018 @ 06:40:24
Awe! Very cool! I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas ritu! ❤
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 07:04:10
You too Carol Anne 😍
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willowdot21
Dec 17, 2018 @ 06:34:31
Thank you for the chai and chat , I am exhausted just listening 😀💜
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 07:03:33
Lol!!!
Sorry to tire you out on a Monday morning sis!
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willowdot21
Dec 17, 2018 @ 07:14:35
Tired me out in a good way 💜💜
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 16:25:32
😘
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a mindful traveler
Dec 17, 2018 @ 05:21:05
Great jumpers Ritu… even the cats. 😉
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Ritu
Dec 17, 2018 @ 07:00:53
Thank you! He wasn’t in it for long though… Just long enough to photograph him!!!
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