CoffeeWineAutumn

August is a busy birthday month for us, lots of friends and family celebrate. I got ahead of the game this year by getting all the cards in May prior to the other big birthday month which is June. It was only when I got to sorting the ones for this month I discovered that I was one short! That has now been rectified. I’ve been wrapping gifts, writing cards and ordering presents. I’ve been asking…

Finally I have made it here on time! LOL! Finally I have Sir’s EHCP, his college place is confirmed and my complaint was upheld. It should never ever have taken that long. However I am not one to step away from a fight (especially when it concerns my kids) and I am not beyond living up to my name’s reputation if need be. It feels good to finally have that weight lifted. Finally I got to see…

It is still summer. The weather is still very warm however instead of complaining about it I’ve decided to embrace it. Plus the fact it’s been at least ten degrees cooler – positively nippy in the mid twenties. I have been sitting out in the garden with a glass or two of wine, reading my magazine with a coffee and buying bargain plants. We’ve been to my parent’s house and sat out in their…

After a brief reprive we are back in the midst of a heatwave. I guess we can’t say we haven’t had a summer… We were on holiday last week at Centerparcs Sherwood Forest. It was so nice! At least ten degrees cooler under the trees by our lodge. We could sleep with the windows closed! My Mum and my friend both warned me that is was very warm back home but I must admit I wasn’t quite prepared for…

This week, like most people in the UK I have been sweltering in the heatwave. I like nice summer weather, I am a big fan of sitting outside with tea/coffee/wine depending on the time of day. But this is not nice summer weather. We in the UK are literally not built for it. Everything falls apart. Schools have shut, trains have been cancelled, Sir’s Day Centre shut early yesterday. Sir does not…

And what a six months it’s been. After being offered the extra year at college we heard absolutely nothing from the local authority. At all. Not even a thank you for your email automated reply when I started chasing them. I have involved the local MP, SENDIASS, the college SENDCO, and they have not replied to any of us. Eventually I had an email saying his EHCP is being revised and the whole…

Time got away from me so this is a two month update. I’ve had to consult my garden diary as so much has gone on and the garden looks completely different now. April Weather wise it was mostly sunny with varying degrees of warmth and some rain. Pretty good growing weather. I sowed a lot of seeds, keeping them in the conservatory. A lot of seeds refused to germinate, a lot of seedlings seem to…

The weather has been awful this week. More like November than June! It’s rained everyday. On Monday I had to return some sandals to a store in one of the local garden centers. It was raining when I set off but halfway there the heavens literally opened. I couldn’t see a thing. It was just like a wall of grey. My poor window wipers stood no chance. On the way back it was interesting again due to…

We have all been out and about this week. Hubby had to go out to work twice which is unusual but not unheard of. Madam’s college class went bowling for an end of year treat. She didn’t get any strikes but did win enough tickets in the arcade to get a small foam pirate duck.. Sir has been out and about all over the place, college, his new day centre and his current one. Unfortunately he was…

I’ve chosen fortnight because I didn’t get to post last week so this covers two weeks. Quite a bit has happened. I have finally sorted Sir’s new day centre and he starts this week. Apparently they are reviewing their pricing structure for September so to start he’s just paying the basic rate. He’ll be helping on their allotment and playing tennis. I’ve also had some advice regarding the college…

Health has been a big feature this week. On Monday Madam had a dentist appointment, they decided to do an X ray and she ended up having it taken in some big fancy machine. All is well and she can go back in 12 months. My own dental appointment was Friday, I prefer to go on my own in peace! Last time he talked about a crown which I was not best pleased about however having taken an X ray – I…

My credit card has taken a proper bashing this week. All for good things I hasten to add. I’ve been treating myself to some clothes and concert tickets as well as food shopping and fuel. I don’t how many of you are Les Mis fans but John Owen Jones is coming to the local cathedral for a concert! I’ve long wanted to see him live and I’m even happier I don’t have to go into Birmingham to do it. My…