Some days, if I'm honest, teaching is really hard work. Then some little darling lightens and brightens my day with a wonderful treat.
This evening, a lovely young man from year 6, who recently acquired a place in Andy's and my Minecraft club, presented me with a box of homemade chocolate flapjack. It was a heartfelt thank you for giving him a place to come and play an amazing game with his friends. So touching! Made my day feel much better.
I generally get up between half five and quarter to six. My first job is to put a pot of coffee on. Then I have my breakfast whilst catching up on Facebook.
Before I shower and get dressed and ready for work, I do my morning physio. When we moved here we bought a new bed with a really good mattress so mostly I wake feeling reasonably well. The last few nights though, I've slept so well that I've woken up really stiff. This morning, my back is aching a bit. Physio will really help loosen my back up and get me moving.
I love this time of day. It's quiet and calm and peaceful. I can prepare my thoughts for the day. Today is Children in Need day and we're all wearing pyjamas at school. I think I'll take stuff to change into. It would be so embarrassing if I had an accident on the way to work and I was still in PJs.
I have really missed the Finnish nature, especially walking in the forest. On Sunday, I couldn't bear it any more! Winter is peeking out from behind every corner and winter draws me to the forest. So we spent a lovely afternoon in Dalby Forest. It was so nice that we splashed out on an annual ticket so we can go and enjoy it again and again. It seems a bit mean having to pay for access but if it helps maintain it all, I guess it's worth it.
