Hello again, Peeps! We are on another bank holiday, thanks to Charlie King Three and his coronation!
Have you got your drink ready?
- If we were having chai, I’d start by telling you about school. It was another four-day week. Sometimes I think I could get used to them, but I am more exhausted at the end, as we are trying to make up for the time we weren’t in on Monday! Plus, I think the children have been quite thrown by it, too. Still, we had another fun week, learning about fruit and vegetables, and the children made fruit kebabs, did still life fruit painting, and were outside planting veg, too!
- If we were having chai, I’d tell you I had to take Lil Princess to the first in a series of 10 appointments, which are group therapy sessions to help with her anxiety. She is moving forward but still finds things tough to cope with, so I hope she finds something positive in these sessions.
- If we were having chai, I’d say we had some sad news on Tuesday. Hubby Dearest’s cousin, my Mum-in-Law’s nephew, passed away quite suddenly. He was no age at all… and being in India is even harder as we don’t always get all the details. Needless to say, it has been an emotional time for the family.
- If we were having chai, I’d tell you that Lil Man finally played his first league match of the season that wasn’t rained off! They lost, but literally by a wicket, so he wasn’t best pleased when he got back, as is the norm, but we got over that misery!
- If we were having chai, I’d mention that as you know, my go dot me time activity is reading, and I treated myself to a rather fabulous gadget! You know when you are reading your Kindle or reader, and your hands are comfy somewhere else, like when it’s cold, and you are snuggled up in bed? Then you have to reach out to tap your Kindle to turn the page? Well, I got an ebook page-turner! It is brilliant! I can chill wherever I want and not move. I rest my Kindle on my little Pill-o-Pad and click away as I read!
- If we were having chai, I’d say that I am aching a little as I was putting some furniture together, as Hubby Dearest mowed the lawn! We are getting summer-ready in the garden! It was a lovely day on Sunday afternoon, hitting 20 ℃, and not only do we have some new seats, but also water features!
- If we were having chai, I would update you on Sonu Singh. We had another chilled reading session, and what was even cooler was that Andi Osho, famous comedian and author of the book we were reading, even commented on the picture! Sonu Singh and I were rather pleased!
This week, it is, theoretically, a back-to-normal week… but what is normal? It is a busy week, if I am honest, with things happening every day either in school or at home… So I may be fraught by the end. I have training, meetings, lots of paperwork to get set, too, what with the new intake information coming to me, plus the home stuff, like cricket training and matches, and appointments, and also being there for Mum-in-law at this sad time, I shan’t be sitting pretty, anywhere!
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But I Smile Anyway... 
May 19, 2023 @ 07:01:09
Enjoyed this. Very chatty casual
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May 19, 2023 @ 07:07:59
Thank you!
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May 16, 2023 @ 16:41:02
Very sorry to hear about your husband’s cousin.
We have had some cricket here too, which has been nice. Both teams won on the last ball at the weekend, so there was some jubilation. This weekend should be nice and dry as well I think. Your garden is looking lovely, it’s so nice and big and private. I hope the sessions are helpful for your daughter, it’s good that they are available. CJ xx
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May 16, 2023 @ 17:19:34
Thank you CJ 🙏🏼
It’s been a strange old week… But we’re chugging along.
Hoping for a successful cricket match for Lil Man ahead of his a-level exams starting, too!
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May 15, 2023 @ 18:44:21
Hi Ritu, four day weeks can be crazy as you have to catch up the missed day. Your garden is looking lovely.
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May 15, 2023 @ 19:04:39
It played havoc with everyone!
Can’t wait to be in the garden more 🥰
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May 15, 2023 @ 15:30:43
Sis, you do more in a week than some do in a month! Sending comforting prayers for your family for the passing and for your young one’s freedom from anxiety! ❤ Peace be with you all.
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May 15, 2023 @ 15:39:13
Bless you. Thank you, Sis 🥰
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May 15, 2023 @ 14:32:20
Your foresight in getting Little Princess help is admirable. This is the time to help with anxiousness. I’m sorry for your loss. I think your Kindle page-turner is a great idea.
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May 15, 2023 @ 15:38:44
Thank you John 🥰
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May 15, 2023 @ 12:46:06
I am sorry to hear that LilPrincess is suffering from anxiety but glad to hear that she gets professional help. Also, I am sorry for the loss of your mother-in-law💖
And regarding “normal”: The only normal in my life is that no day is just “normal” 😄
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May 15, 2023 @ 15:37:57
Thank you Sis.
Normal… What is normal, indeed???
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May 15, 2023 @ 15:41:47
Exactly, Sis!!!!
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May 15, 2023 @ 12:34:46
It was a busy week, indeed! When there is something happening every day, I’m drained by the end of the week, too. It’s wonderful to do gardening and outside word…but like you I’m very sore the next day. Happy week, Ritu! 💕
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May 15, 2023 @ 15:37:32
Happy week to you too, Jennie!
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May 16, 2023 @ 01:38:06
💕
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May 15, 2023 @ 09:56:11
yes, four day weeks are certainly a mixed blessing. I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband’s cousin and hope that your daughter finds her way back to a bit more peace
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May 15, 2023 @ 10:10:18
Thank you Beth 🤗
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May 15, 2023 @ 07:22:08
Hi Sis so sorry to hear about hubby’s cousin, sudden deaths are always hard to deal and always worse if there’s a lack of information.
You sound as busy as ever….that garden looks lovely… Make sure you and Hubby get to sit in it!
I hope the therapy sessions help little princess they really should be helpful.
I actually have a busy week ahead so will be thinking of you you dashing around as I do!
So be safe and happy and try to snatch some time for you 💜💜
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May 15, 2023 @ 08:11:25
Thank you, Sis. It’s all go, here…
Take care, too 🤗
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May 15, 2023 @ 08:43:29
Hugs 🤗🤗
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May 15, 2023 @ 06:23:02
Hi, Ritu! A busy week!
I hope lil princess gets something out of the group therapy sessions!
I’m sorry to read your sad news!
But I’m glad you and the kitty enjoyed reading! xoxo
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May 15, 2023 @ 06:38:33
Thank you Carol Anne.
When is it ever not busy?
I hope you are well 😊
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May 15, 2023 @ 05:29:20
I hope you have a lovely week Ritu.
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May 15, 2023 @ 06:20:29
Thank you Sajde. You, too. 🥰
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May 15, 2023 @ 06:38:36
Thanks
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