Last night I went to a friend's house with my pal Lynda and we ordered a Chinese takeaway, which was a treat. Both of us took a bottle of fizzy water with us...we know how to live! Lynda has been trying to get me to go to a Zumba class but it's on pretty late in the evening and I had to admit to not really wanting to venture out again once I've had dinner in the evening. She did a quick demonstration for us and it looked very good, so maybe if an earlier class comes up, I'll go!
The three of us had a good gossip and a chat with her son who's 9. He's very much like Mikey (talkative and obsessed with Sky television) and it was a lovely relaxed evening. We had a lot of rain and when I was driving to pick Lynda up, the heavens opened and it poured so hard I nearly had to stop the car!
On the way home I noticed a lot of street lights were turned off and Lynda said that it was the start of the "switch off". I think it's a brilliant idea. We don't need loads and loads of yellow street lights everywhere and I'm all for reducing light pollution and saving money!
Friday, 8 July 2011
Thursday, 7 July 2011
Wednesday 6 July - SATS results...
Yesterday at the sports day, Mikey's headteacher mentioned to us that Mikey's SATS results were very good which was an enormous relief. Today, Mikey brought them home with him and we were delighted to see that he scored a 4 in all the subjects tested. This is the expected level for a child in primary school, but it means that he's improved enormously in the last couple of years as I really expected him to get a 3 or even a 2. Keith and I are very proud of what he's achieved and his results are the same as his sister's when she did her SATS four years ago! Well done Mikey!
In the evening we took the cats for another walk. This time Archie accompanied us and they both had a great time. The cats are always very different out and about to how they are at home, constantly watching what's going on and very aware of noises and movement. It was a windy evening with the threat of rain in the air and it would be great to have a couple of days of rain to give the gardens plenty to drink!
In the evening we took the cats for another walk. This time Archie accompanied us and they both had a great time. The cats are always very different out and about to how they are at home, constantly watching what's going on and very aware of noises and movement. It was a windy evening with the threat of rain in the air and it would be great to have a couple of days of rain to give the gardens plenty to drink!
Tuesday 5 July - our last Sports Day.
Luckily the weather stayed fine for Mikey's last sports day at Primary school. It was held on the playing fields and Keith and I arrived as it was in full swing. As in previous years the children were put into teams and they had to do various games to win points. Us parents were also encouraged to shout the names of the teams to win extra points!
Just as it finished the heavens opened so Keith and I ran back to the car and I went back to work. I felt a bit sad that that was the last sports day we'd attend as in Secondary school parents are not normally invited. So it's the end of an era and the next few weeks will be a little sad as we lose our connection to the school.
Mikey's team didn't come first - they never do - but I think he had a good time!
Just as it finished the heavens opened so Keith and I ran back to the car and I went back to work. I felt a bit sad that that was the last sports day we'd attend as in Secondary school parents are not normally invited. So it's the end of an era and the next few weeks will be a little sad as we lose our connection to the school.
Mikey's team didn't come first - they never do - but I think he had a good time!
Monday 4 July
Hmmm...I've fallen behind with this again!
Monday was a busy day at work as we had another school visit. As it was a warm day we left the cleaning to Tuesday morning so by 4pm I was at home. Half an hour later I was walking over the fields with Mikey and Max the dog. It was lovely as I don't spend all that much time with just Mikey and he chattered away non-stop as we walked!
Monday was a busy day at work as we had another school visit. As it was a warm day we left the cleaning to Tuesday morning so by 4pm I was at home. Half an hour later I was walking over the fields with Mikey and Max the dog. It was lovely as I don't spend all that much time with just Mikey and he chattered away non-stop as we walked!
Monday, 4 July 2011
Sunday 3 July
Sunday was a funny day - the weather was overcast but hot and sultry and I wished fervently that we could have a big storm to lighten the atmosphere. Keith and I went out for a walk early and had a great mooch over the fields. We saw what we thought was a buzzard in the distance and several rabbits. Good job we didn't have Max with us!
Keith and Sophie made a delicious banana cake in the afternoon and Mum and Dad came over for dinner in the evening. We ate beef casserole with dumplings and Dad made us a very rich and gooey cheesecake for dessert. What with that and the couple of bottles of red we drank with dinner I need to get back on track tomorrow!
Keith and Sophie made a delicious banana cake in the afternoon and Mum and Dad came over for dinner in the evening. We ate beef casserole with dumplings and Dad made us a very rich and gooey cheesecake for dessert. What with that and the couple of bottles of red we drank with dinner I need to get back on track tomorrow!
Saturday 2 July
After tidying up the front garden which was as dry as a dust bowl, Sophie and me went off to Market Harborough to do some shopping. Saturday was a beautiful day - warm and sunny with just a hint of a gentle breeze to stop it being too hot. We wandered around the town which wasn't at all busy and I popped into Duncan's to buy some wine, enjoying a tasting whilst I was in there.
In the evening we tuned into the fight between Haye and Klitschko. I'm not normally a fan of boxing but it had been hyped up so much I was interested to see who would win. To be honest I was disappointed. All they seemed to do was jab at each other like a pair of angry cats - certainly not like the film Rocky!
In the evening we tuned into the fight between Haye and Klitschko. I'm not normally a fan of boxing but it had been hyped up so much I was interested to see who would win. To be honest I was disappointed. All they seemed to do was jab at each other like a pair of angry cats - certainly not like the film Rocky!
Friday, 1 July 2011
A good day
Today has been great (so far!) which is a blessed relief after the last few weeks. Mum came into work today and is almost back to her old self, so that was good. Keith and I went and did the Booker shop (just like last week) and work was fine. A good ending to the week, hooray!
When I got home Soph and I went out for a walk and the countryside was looking particularly beautiful with the wheat waving gently in the breeze, butterflies and bees buzzing about and the sky overhead a wonderful shade of blue. We reach a certain point on the walk and I always stop and just gaze at the gorgeous scenery and thank my lucky stars I have this on my doorstep!
When I got home Soph and I went out for a walk and the countryside was looking particularly beautiful with the wheat waving gently in the breeze, butterflies and bees buzzing about and the sky overhead a wonderful shade of blue. We reach a certain point on the walk and I always stop and just gaze at the gorgeous scenery and thank my lucky stars I have this on my doorstep!
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