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A Morning In Town
On Tuesday morning I was free so DD missed school to go and get her passport renewed. That took an hour and then we went shopping. New shoes and a top for me and we both came away with new leather-look covers for our previously naked phones. We feel very sophisticated. Then we went out for coffee. DD had three scoops of ice-cream with whipped cream and sprinkles. I had some aubergine pate and toast. We also tracked down a tapestry pattern for my cousin in London. This involved lots of photos and chatting via Whatsapp so she got exactly what she wanted. Then we came home. DD has half day on Tuesdays and a friend came over after school for lunch, which I provided before going off to teach my afternoon classes. A thoroughly satisfactory morning.
Colouring
With some help from two 6th Grade girls, I spent my breaks at work this week colouring little posters for the English library. I got all enthusiastic to spruce it up and organise as I'd ordered 40 new books which arrived this week. Next week I'll be covering them all in protective sticky-back plastic. I find this quite a relaxing job and it keeps me away from the biscuits in the staff room.
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Dinner For Two
A friend from NYC was in town and I invited her for Friday night dinner. She arrived at about 7 pm. DD said hello and then decided to go and lie down for a bit because her eyes hurt. She didn't make the connection with having been up since 3.30 in the morning to watch the space launch. I did and wasn't surprised that she fell asleep and was out for the night. Which meant that my friend and I had a lovely catching up session over a leisurely dinner.
Oh I'm so envious that you can take DD off school when it suits you. They are so strict over here now, it is a nightmare. Your catch up with your friend sounds great. Mich x
ReplyDeleteI can't get my head around the fact that you can be fined so much money for taking your child out for the day. Here you don't even need to send note, although I always Whatsapp the teacher if DD isn't coming in. On Tuesday she replied that we should have a nice day.
DeleteI like the sound of your morning in town - productive, but with a reward for both of you for getting things done! Great to get an uninterrupted catch up with a friend too x
ReplyDeleteYes, Friday night was lovely but too short. After she left I kept thinking of things we'd not covered.
DeleteSounds as though you both had a lovely time - and bonus getting in a great visit with your friend.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the look of that coffee shop - and ice-cream! My favourite!
I have to say that Isreal does coffee shops and cafes well.
DeleteWhat a nice, cheerful post. Your daughter looks very grown up 😊
ReplyDeleteYes, suddenly she can look and be quite grown up and then just as suddenly she can be a little girlie again. It's very sweet actually.
DeleteSounds like a lovely week! I do making a good poster it brightens up the place I agree. Hooe this week beings even more joy! R2bc
ReplyDeleteThanks Hannah, nice to meet you. And you have a great week too.
DeleteAHa, I don't need to meet you - You're Cupcake Mamma. Thanks for commenting. xx
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