Chatsworth at Christmas

We spent a really day at Chatsworth yesterday with my Dad and Lynn, the house was lovely as always, Thomas fell over in the mud, Eddy had a burger, a lovely tea at Lynn's and the realisation that Christmas is with us again. (Thomas is SO excited!)

Helpful people

Went a post office in Bradford today, to return the Boba Fett costume, and discovered it was full of really helpful people. A lovely welcome and polite shop. Thank you. I was even offered sellotape to use instead of buying any.

Assignments

Gave my first batch of assignments back today. Generally went well, just one who got bristly. Just have another 3 batches to do now.

So much has happened recently...

<p>That it would be impossible to record it all. Let's take each family member individually. <br>
Youngest first. Eddy has been ill, usually he is fine. Strange rashes which come and go, coughs, funny marks on his toes. He has had a night in hospital which proved nothing but how incompetent Barnsley hospital are. He needs looking at by a specialist so that we can get a proper diagnosis.
Thomas has had horrendous coldsores and impetigo. A week off school because of them and there continue to worry us as they return regularly.
Tracy is finding year 6 hard and the workload is relentless. Our nights are spent apart working. Bedtime is usually only just before midnight he we are luckily. She currently has a very uncomfortable back which is stopping all fun!
I'm ok, work is fine, workload manageable and the students still amusing. Travel has been a night mare recently with 3 hours being my best time!

My Jedi family

Fancy dress for Luke's (whoelse!) party on Saturday. Good effort by the Rees'. Tracy was the best Princess at the ball.