IN BRIEF

Monday 17th March

Only two classes this week - am so looking forward to having a rest from teaching and spending as much as Hermione will let me on actually making something...
Abigail cancelled piano lesson as auditions for school play being held. Harriet seemed quite calm at penultimate lesson before Grade 5 exam on Wednesday.

Tuesday 18th March

Lucy home since last Friday, so we can go shopping when we like. Spent some of this afternoon at Dunelm in Ilkeston choosing new duvet and duvet cover together.
Arden and Harriet came for 'last lessons' before exam tomorrow. Am hopeful that Arden will gain a Merit...

Wednesday 19th March

As Graham's arrival home becomes imminent, have tried to get a minimal of tidying up done. Hermione has taken exception to moving a few magazines around and I'm back to square one.

Thursday 20th

Received Easter cards from Graham's mum and Kimberley. Dorset is having school holidays now and Kimberley is off to see Venice for a few days.

After yesterday, wasn't sure how I was going to drive to teaching, but it was accomplished and I was soon back home being comforted by my trusty hot water bottle. Have made appointment with doctor, not sure what it will achieve...

Friday 21st

Graham home before 8am and in bed asleep before 10am. Went to Nandos (all three) for lunch and then Lucy and I had a shopping afternoon in town. Three shops in Westfield have already closed down with another selling off all stock. The good news is Primark will be up and running by the summer.

Lucy deposited at Ben's after shopping and one last run out to collect Robert from the station at 8.00pm