Wednesday 1 September 2010

Catching up

The birthdays were both deemed successful; the camping, fun.

Eurostar and the TGV to Lyon were brilliant. We had a busy trip, eating too well and all managing to speak a little French: it’s amazing what you can manage if everyone has to order their own food or go without.

Eldest got nine A* and an A.
My trainee teacher has started work.
My girls have gone back to school.


I AM ALONE IN THE HOUSE.


I may take the day off; eat chocolate with a good book; think in the sewing room; play in the garden… or perhaps just take delivery from Sainsbury, do the washing, tidy the sitting-room and catch up on what’s been going on on the blogosphere, all while listening to Radio 4 with no chance of anyone turning it off.

7 comments:

janicebotterill said...

You sound like you've had fun and big congrats to the exam girl - great results! Sorry to have parped my horn on my way past but I couldn't resist interrupting the peace and quiet. Very naughty I know. My first day alone is tomorrow but am haircutting and then I'll have to wait until Friday afternoon for some domestic solitude.

Only Me said...

Enjoy!
Sounds like a good summer and well done to Eldest - you must be very proud.
Must catch up soon. xx

hausfrau said...

However, all visitors who'd like to save me from domesticity would be welcomed!
How was big school?

Sarah said...

Peace perfect peace. I love that feeling of being alone in the house.

Fantastic exam results, well done Eldest!

hausfrau said...

Thank-you all for your kind wishes to Eldest. She has been showing off her dimples alot lately! Her first day in the 6th form was clearly a success as she was on cloud nine all evening and told us several times that Imaginery Numbers are 'so cool' - no I don't know about them either...

Joan Breckwoldt said...

Sounds like a lovely day! enjoy!!!
Joan

The Accidental Author said...

Well done to your Eldest - a sterling achievement. My son only took one this year but he's only in Year 9. It was French, which he speaks fluently so it was a guaranteed A*. I'm enjoying my first day of solitude for over a year. Husband, after protracted unemployment, has returned to work and children back to school. It's very quiet....