Hello there! Where did that last week go?
Have you got your drink?
- If we were having chai, I’d start by telling you about school. It is strange. The wave of illnesses that struck before the half term has not gone away at all as yet. One class is suffering, and one is still acting pretty hale and hearty. Even so, we had a good week back, with the children really showing developments in ways that please the soul. We loved seeing the Cherry Blossom Tree come into flower last week, too! The children will be beside themselves when the blossoms fall and the petals carpet the playground in a few days!
- If we were having chai, I’d tell you the weather is acting all strange, too. It was cold, but we had days of warmth, too. Maybe spring has arrived? But then, on Sunday, we had hailstones! And I hear there is a snow blizzard due in the news few days, too!
- If we were having chai, I’d say that I read a beautiful book as well this week. It is a translated fiction book, and they always take me a little longer to read, as you have t work through the nuances of the original text through the eyes of the translator, but I was honoured to read it, and will be featuring it on my blog a little later in March!
- If we were having chai, I’d tell you that the last of the birthday cakes for a while were ordered and eaten on Monday evening. Lil Princess and her Grandad celebrated their birthday, and we ate an abundance of cake, but I think she had a good week, even though it was a little overwhelming in some ways. She is happy, and that is the most important thing.
- If we were having chai, I’d mention that I was up at the crack of dawn, or before it, on Sunday Morning, to drop Lil Man for his first Sixth form trip abroad! I have been a nervous wreck, as he hasn’t been away without us before! We packed, checked and repacked his bags the night before. He had a worry about losing his wallet just before we left. Then, at 3.45 am, we made our way to school to drop him off. He’d been hesitant about this trip, initially, but today, he jumped out of the car and barely said goodbye to me! We haven’t heard from him as yet, but I can only assume that no news is good news!
- If we were having chai, I would give you a snippet of Sonu Singh! he’s moping about a little forlornly at the moment. I think he is missing his big brother! But here he is in all his glory, chewing at the plastic wrappings of my flowers! Cheeky thing!
This week, I’ll spend the start being a nervous wreck for two reasons; the first being that Lil Man is away and not back until Tuesday. The second will be because I have my lesson Observation on Tuesday, too. We also have World Book Day on Thursday as well as the second of the Teacher Strikes to contend with, too. No more birthdays to celebrate, but it is the In-law’s anniversary on Friday/Monday, depending on when they wish to celebrate it! One is their Marriage Registration day, on their religious wedding day!
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But I Smile Anyway... 
Mar 01, 2023 @ 13:33:32
You had a busy week with birthdays, Lil Man’s trip, and sickness at school. Best to you, Ritu!
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Mar 01, 2023 @ 15:38:02
Thanks, Jennie 🤗
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Mar 02, 2023 @ 00:40:21
You’re welcome, Ritu. 💕
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Mar 01, 2023 @ 09:28:16
Wonderful cakes, and as you tell a wonderful celebration! Congratulations, Sis! Well done! In relation to cats you always should be happy with Sonu. He does not hunt and eat mice. Lol Best wishes, Michael
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Mar 01, 2023 @ 09:59:02
Thank you Bro, n 🤗
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Feb 28, 2023 @ 21:50:59
I hope your son had a brilliant time, there has been a definite shortage of school trips around here for one reason and another, it is always fun for them though. Good luck with your lesson observation, I am sure they will be wowed by you. I used to love World Book Day. I made the most brilliant (for me) Burglar Bill costume with a stripey top, a swag bag, a mask from Hobby Craft that I painted black and a soft toy cat. I’m a bit disappointed that they don’t do it in Years 10 and 12 to be honest. Will you be reprising Little Miss Sunshine? CJ xx
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Mar 01, 2023 @ 06:10:59
He came back full of yr 13 attitude. I’m sure he didn’t make the most of Euro Disney as a hosting location for the trip, but the experience has been had!
Obs went well 🤗
And we have a new staff theme this year for wbd!
My kids school still does the day for all children, but teens aren’t interested in dressing up!
Have a good week 🤗
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Mar 01, 2023 @ 14:22:53
Looking forward to seeing the new WBD theme… xx
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Mar 01, 2023 @ 15:37:52
🤗🤗
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Feb 28, 2023 @ 18:14:30
Hi Ritu, You son may already been home or else nearly home as today is Tuesday. It sounds like a stressful week for you. I hope you get some time for R&R.
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Feb 28, 2023 @ 18:15:37
The biggest stresses are done, Robbie! Observation complete and Lil Man is home! 😊
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Mar 01, 2023 @ 04:58:22
Great news.
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 15:24:59
Gosh, we had enough birthday cakes over here too. Have a lovely week, Sis 😊
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 15:45:53
You too, Sis 🥰
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 16:11:04
Thank you, dear 💖
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 14:19:25
A busy week Sis, Lil man will be fine ….wait until he’s cycling around Vietnam and Combodia via Russia …
Good luck with the the observation on your class not that you need it …. Love to you all 💜💜💜
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 15:45:36
Oh, don’t, Sis! 🥰
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 20:04:07
Been there go the T-shirt 💜💜💜
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 13:56:59
I know that snow has been forecast but the cherry or apple blossom is my favourite trees they are so pretty in flower 🙂
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 15:45:16
They are! 🥰🥰
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 12:15:42
The cherry blossoms are so refreshing 😍
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 12:24:45
They are!
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 11:11:52
happy birthday to the last of the February birthday family members. I’m sure your son will have a great time. I love the beauty of the cherry blossoms, and we are having really weird weather here too, horrible ice storm and rain that knocked out so many people’s power. school cancelled last week.
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 12:24:36
Thank you 🥰
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 06:59:12
Cherry blossom! Was there ever a more beautiful harbinger of the spring to come, Ritu!! And those cakes! 😘
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 07:02:04
But, Steve, now they forecast snow! Poor Cherry Blossom may have bloomed too fast! 😂
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 13:17:14
Let us lend them fortitude, Ritu! 😀
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 06:44:26
A belated happy birthday to your daughter. Have a wonderful week.
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 06:51:10
Thank you Sadje!
Have a beautiful week 💛
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 07:02:50
Thanks 🙏🏼
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 05:17:43
Sis, you are being stalked by birthday cakes, eh? Wishing you a joyful week! ❤
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Feb 27, 2023 @ 06:10:44
I was… I think we may have come to an end… For now!
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