A GCSE in Drama requires ‘putting on a play’ – several actually. These are sometimes scripted, sometimes devised, but always planned, dressed and performed by varying groups of students in the Drama class. In turn this means ‘homework’ needs to be done by the group, usually after school, hence Mummy’s taxi has been busy in the lead up to yet another play.
The added complication this week is the three nightly performances of the school’s Christmas Concert. Youngest is in the choir as usual, but this year also performing with the Chamber Choir (Let it Snow and The Twelve Days of Christmas) and a year 11 ensemble of about 6 – Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s The Power of Love. All great fun and of course I’m delighted she’s taking part again, but it’s 6.30 until 10pm. The gap between drama rehearsals and the concert has been challenging in terms of supper and changing, and she’s getting more tired as the week goes on.
The weekend may provide some respite but she plans to make biscuits to freeze for decorating next weekend to give to her friends as Christmas gifts… Meanwhile some major tidying needs to occur if a party for ten, to celebrate her sixteenth birthday, is to happen next Friday – not to mention the visit of her grandparents and godparents on Sunday, the day itself.
We’ll get there, we always do, but poor planning on her parents’ part always adds to the challenge of this time of year!
(The photo shows the unflooded view from the bridge.)
5 comments:
I heard the concert was fab and I'm sure you'll manage all with your usual aplomb! hope the birthday girl has a wonderful time.
Gosh,this brings it all back. Good luck with everything, I am sure all the events will be a great success. PS, my elder has her birthday next Sunday! This year she will be 28!
I remember those times fondly...always having to be mom's taxi and be in eleventynine places at once...I miss them sometimes!
Both of mine can now drive themselves which is a mixed blessing!
the show sounds great.....good luck with the baking!!
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