Good morning, my dear friends! So, as you read this, I am finally on half term! Phew!
Chilling with my drink. You got yours?
- If we were having chai I’d tell you school has been lots of fun, this week as we spent the whole week thinking about the Platinum Jubilee, learning all about the Queen’s life and making crowns, flags and writing invitations to a party the whole school would be attending on Friday! On Tuesday, though the children were introduced to the mother of all thunderstorms in the afternoon, which ended with huge hailstones! I went out and gathered some for them to look at and feel, and then the children with SEN used them as sensory play, painting them red and blue! Then we got home o a gorgeous rainbow!
- If we were having chai, I’d tell you that on Friday for the first time in over two years, we all got together as a whole school not once, but twice, to celebrate! In the morning we were in the assembly hall, and we sang the National Anthem. It took a good week to teach the children as many really don’t know it, then the afternoon ended with a massive party for the children and staff on the top playground; Considering the weather all week, we were so lucky with it on Friday. The sun was out, there was no wind and the children had a blast! They were all dressed in Red White and Blue, too, as were the staff!
- If we were having chai I’d admit to my usual clumsiness. On Wednesday I took a tumble as I was rushing around, before school, and ended up in the Minor Injuries unit at the local hospital. My hand took the impact of my fall, and I ended up with a severely bruised middle finger, all the knuckles and a generally swollen hand. It is still painful, but thankfully there were no breaks or fractures. I am hoping it will not hinder my writing plans over the break!
- If we were having chai I’d mention that we also celebrated a whole year in our forever home! The last year has flown by!
- If we were having chai I would admit that I have been reading a lot, and I have already surpassed my Goodreads reading challenge! A mix of ARCS and books already on my TBR make up that number!
- If we were having chai I would end, as always with Sonu Singh. He is always by my side first thing in the morning as it is Mummy who gets the breakfast, and on the weekdays, he still doesn’t let up or give me any sort of lie in, so it’s usually the two of us, alone, until at least mid-morning. We had a lovely leisurely breakfast on Sunday morning and he sneakily tried to lick my plate clean of melted butter after I finished the crumpets!
This week, as well as being on a break, there are still things that need doing. We have a few appointments to keep for the kids, as well as cricket (as ever) and a long bank holiday weekend, where everyone is off on Thursday and Friday for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Our street is having a party on Sunday, so I do hope the rest of my family are intending on popping out to join the celebrations! Oh, and I hope to write words of the fictional kind, as well as get such into writing some of my end of year school reports! And, not forgetting it will be a bit closer to the Marriage Unarranged release date!
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But I Smile Anyway... 
Jun 01, 2022 @ 18:45:33
Hugs Sis 💜💜💜
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Jun 01, 2022 @ 18:45:51
Hugs, Sis 🤗💛
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Jun 01, 2022 @ 14:09:05
I love all you experienced (except for the bruised finger). School must have been at its best and happiest in years. All the celebrations, learning the National Anthem, and a surprise hailstorm. No wonder you’re smiling!!
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Jun 01, 2022 @ 18:40:24
It was wonderful, Jennie, apart from the injury!!
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Jun 02, 2022 @ 01:04:26
I’m so glad! 😀
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Jun 01, 2022 @ 09:11:34
Wow, a whole year doesn’t time fly…Enjoy the Jubilee celebrations 🙂
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Jun 01, 2022 @ 09:16:41
Thank you Carol! The street is having a party on Sunday! Hoping the weather holds out!
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May 31, 2022 @ 09:13:56
Hard to believe you’ve been in your new home for a year, wow. Animals do know exactly who will be giving them food and who has a plate food at any one time don’t they. The dog can target (a) the person with the best (fattiest) meal and (b) the weakest link (the person who isn’t paying close attention to their plate). When one plate is empty he’ll abandon that person and move down the list to the next most likely victim. Hope you have a lovely week off and that you manage some writing, despite the finger. CJ xx
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May 31, 2022 @ 09:31:14
Time flies, eh!
As for Sonu Singh, he’s my alarm clock every morning, and a good thing, really because he’s prompted me to get started with my report writing!
If I can get them done this week, then next week, which I also have off, can be devoted to celebrating the rerelease of Marriage Unarranged, and writing new words! Have a lovely week! Xx
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May 31, 2022 @ 04:21:45
I can’t imagine not getting together as an entire school for two weeks, let alone two years—one step in the direction of normalcy.
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May 31, 2022 @ 06:57:50
It felt monumental, Pete
My class last year were the youngest in the school and they didn’t even know there were older children in the building. They just heard about them. Made for a very tough transition to the next year!
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May 30, 2022 @ 19:28:40
Time flies, it is already a year that you are in your “new” house. Does it still feel new or like you have been living there forever? I remember my Durango. We had that car for 8 years but I was so excited until the last day that it felt like driving it for the first time. I appreciated it so much.
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May 30, 2022 @ 19:46:53
Some days it feels still brand new. Otgeevdats I feel like we’ve been here forever!
But a year has flown by! Xx
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May 30, 2022 @ 19:49:39
That sounds like you have arrived. Wonderful!
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May 30, 2022 @ 19:51:01
There are always going to be things to do, but each day we add another stamp of ours on it 🥰🥰🥰
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May 31, 2022 @ 11:49:27
Oh, that’s clear, it develops and grows together with you. Enjoy the journey 🙂
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May 31, 2022 @ 12:26:38
🥰🥰
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May 30, 2022 @ 16:00:42
Oh no! So glad your fall injuries were only minor…doesn’t help, I know, when you’re hurting and such!
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May 30, 2022 @ 16:20:15
Thank you. All wishes count 🥰
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May 30, 2022 @ 13:13:21
Ritu, I am sorry for your fall. I am glad you only suffered some bruises to your hand and ego. I have been bumping into things a lot these days. You would think I could avoid things better in a house I have lived in for quite a while. Keith
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May 30, 2022 @ 15:15:56
You must take care, Keith!!!
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May 30, 2022 @ 13:04:15
Always good to catch up with you! Soooo sorry you were hurt. I am enjoying the Memorial Day long weekend, spending the afternoon with a friend and her three grandsons yesterday, catching up with myself today; then tomorrow, it’s back to the meetings with people who are helping me sort out my spouse’s “stuff.”
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May 30, 2022 @ 13:09:17
Enjoy!!! I’m knee deep in report writing, now!!!
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May 30, 2022 @ 10:31:07
Here’s to a splendid half-term respite! ❤
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May 30, 2022 @ 10:43:18
Thank you, Sis! 💛💛💛
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May 30, 2022 @ 09:40:57
sounds like a wonderful week, full of fun and festive activities. (except for your fall )
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May 30, 2022 @ 09:59:35
Yes, it was, Beth, aside from the fall! Xx
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May 30, 2022 @ 07:27:36
What a great mix of wonderful photos. I hope you had celebrated enough, and Sonu got some of both, means freedom in the garden and some delicious cakes. Seeing him sitting in front of the window it looks like he can’t decide which one would be better. Lol Sorry for my delay, i will “re-work” all the missed postings. Have a nice day, Sis! xx Michael
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May 30, 2022 @ 07:36:35
Ha ha! Still more parties to come, Bro! Thank you 💛
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May 30, 2022 @ 15:18:43
Great! But don’t forget Sonu, Sis! 😉 xx Michael
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May 30, 2022 @ 07:25:12
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