Yay! This week’s #WOTW and #R2BC
By Jeannette | October 29, 2015
As you may have gathered from the title, it’s a “yay” kind of mindset in our household today.
“Yay” describes how I’m feeling after an event which has caused (in varying degrees) annoyance, amazement, frustration, achievement, negotiation and today, a distinctly damp feeling (weather wise) happened.
The official opening of the local football pavilion, in the picture are Steve Clarke (manager of Reading FC) and Sir John Madjeski (co-chairman).
There’s been a lot of liaison with the University around this and – despite the windy, drizzling weather – there was a great turnout and it went really well.
D came with me and she was in her little tent with (not one, two or even five but) seven books, her iPad and Bunny. There was frequent dashing between her and the event, a much better option as she just couldn’t have been around the amount of people that came, not to mention the fact that she gets extremely annoyed if I talk to anyone.
But enough of football talk, here’s some more #R2BC:
The half term has meant no school runs and, T especially has had a chance to wind down from school life. His school take GCSE’s a year early so there’s been plenty of talk around preparing them for that in school. It’s hard to believe he’ll reach the ripe old age of 13 next week.
What else? I’m not particularly liking the darker earlier evenings following the clocks change, at least it’s taking place at the start of half term, rather than the end.
D’s been practising her flute playing this week and it’s lovely to see her enjoying her practise (eventually) and trying to teach me too. It’s something we’d like her to carry on, as long as she wants to. She seems to find it relaxing too.
I’m loving having T and D at home but I’m really looking forward to getting to the gym next week. The fact I want to go is a bit of a “yay” too!
How’s your week been?
16 Comments
Jocelyn (@ReadingRes) on 30th October 2015 at 9:35 am.
Oh yes, to be craving the gym must be a ‘yay! Glad you’ve all had a good half term x Thanks for sharing with #WotW
Jeannette on 21st November 2015 at 1:02 pm.
Thanks, I can safely say I’m not craving the gym at the moment! X
Jayne on 30th October 2015 at 12:47 pm.
Sounds like a great half term.
Enjoy your weekend! x 🙂 #WotW
Jeannette on 21st November 2015 at 1:01 pm.
Thanks, it was 🙂
Looking for Blue Sky on 30th October 2015 at 1:45 pm.
The change of routine sounds good, and I hope to be going to a gym for the first time next week, so great to hear that you are looking forward to it x
Jeannette on 21st November 2015 at 1:01 pm.
I’ve lapsed a bit gym-wise, hope you got there and enjoyed it x
Kim Carberry on 30th October 2015 at 2:26 pm.
It sounds like you have had a great week!
Jeannette on 21st November 2015 at 1:00 pm.
It was a good one 🙂
LakesSingleMum on 30th October 2015 at 8:45 pm.
An amazing event, glad you sorted D so you could take part. I am going to miss lazy mornings!
Jeannette on 21st November 2015 at 1:00 pm.
Oh yes, roll on Christmas holidays!
Michelle Twin Mum on 31st October 2015 at 5:27 pm.
My little one has started oboe lessons and I am loving listening to her too, she is not all that tuneful yet but it is the determination and satisfaction on her face that is so rewarding. Mich x #R2BC
Jeannette on 21st November 2015 at 1:00 pm.
So true, it gives them so much enjoyment when they realise it’s going ok 🙂
The Collage Queen on 2nd November 2015 at 4:52 pm.
Music is so good for people whether it be listening or playing. I used to drive people crazy with the violin. screech, screech, screech #WotW
Jeannette on 21st November 2015 at 12:59 pm.
Oh gosh, I’m glad D’s is a softer sounding instrument – apart from when I have a go!
xOjox on 4th November 2015 at 9:44 pm.
I’m like you, loved having them home, but glad to see them go back! So glad the football went well xx
Jeannette on 21st November 2015 at 12:59 pm.
Me too – on both counts. Busy with prep for next event now x