having realised that it's been three-and-a-half YEARS since I posted anything on this blog, I thought it was time to revive it, especially in light of the plans we have for later in the year. So, here goes:
We are still in the same house, but have had yet more work done on it - new shed for MotH, new front fence and driveway. All looks very spiffy now. Just have to re-plant the front garden and do a spot of painting, and everything will be loverly!
Bloss has just started Grade 9, and so far has enjoyed the new school year. She is doing French, Food Studies and Design in Wood as her electives, and is playing in the school's Senior Band, having taken up Baritone Saxophone with great enthusiasm in Grade 7. Last year she and I were in the local Musical Society's pantomime (the third time we have been on stage together) and we had a ball. Unfortunately (for Bloss) this year's production is quite politically incorrect and comes with a language warning, so I'm stage managing but she can't be in it... The school musical later in the year will just have to satisfy her drama-queen tendencies! She has decided to give ballet away this year, but is continuing with singing and is beginning to show great progress, according to her teacher. Now, if only she would do some actual practice from one lesson to the next...
MotH is still doing the same job, but with somewhat different responsibilities this year. So far he seems to be relishing the challenges that present themselves on a daily basis. He is also in his third year as Bandmaster of a local Concert Band, and really having a good time there, as well as rejoining the Orchestra he was part of some years ago so he can do some actual playing on his instrument. The only thing that concerns me about it is that he has to drive an hour and a half each way to get to rehearsals and concerts - OK in the summer, but worrisome in the bad weather. I never sleep properly until he gets home, but for the sake of his need for the music, worth it.
I have a new position (still at the same workplace, where the whole way business is done has changed dramatically over the last couple of years). It has not been an easy transition and there are still times where I wonder what I'm really doing still working here, but on the whole it's good. A new manager has helped considerably to smooth my way...
anyway, I really need a cuppa about now, so will try to continue this update soon. Thanks for reading - is there anybody out there?
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