I have written in Katy's link book a note for her teacher. She got offered a place in the steel pans, when she wants to learn the trumpet. I have asked her teacher if she can be reconsidered for the trumpet group. She has been saving for a trumpet all summer, and when she didn't get a place in trumpet, has asked me if she can pay for lessons instead. We were hoping the trumpet would help her with her asthma too.
After school drop off, I head off for a walk around the meadows with Anna. We have a really good chat about everything from holidays with no car, to hair loss. Anna has shaved her head and posted her hair to the same charity that took Jesse Jay's hair. I am going to ask Dave to shave my hair and I will do the sore bits. I can then put gel onto my stinging scalp.
A few jobs. a visit and sleep
I receive my council tax number. I have thrown away so much paper, I don't have the basics left at all. I had to write to council to send me the number. With the number, I can finish Martha's application to secondary school. I still have to wait for bills to arrive from gas, elec etc to send off my proof of address.
I listen to phone messages and make the return calls to all the health professionals who are helping me. I leave messages saying that I feel fine and don't need a visit.
Lizzie (old hockey pal) comes to visit, with baby Martha. I call her "Martha the second". She is a beautiful baby girl; a third child. Lizzie is trying to get fit, and has started playing hockey. We realised that she must live near another hockey friend, Kate, who also lives in Macclesfield. It was great seeing them.
When I wake, I find that Chris has called (old close friend from uni).
Soup and bread and cheese
I enjoy some bread, soft cheese and soup. Chris calls, and we agree to talk through me munching.
Shopping
I have more time today, because Martha and Katy have gone out to play with friends, straight from school. I then head out to post my letter to France and to pick up a few bits of shopping. This is where I discover my limits. I am too tired to complete my voyage to post office and Morrisons and back. I have to have a rest - I go to Battery Park for a vegetable juice. I struggle to leave. What I want to do is lie down and go to sleep. Motivation is what I have to conjure, to get myself home. My learning is that if I go for a walk, that is my exercise for the day.
Aubergine and tofu thai curry
After a rest, I make a delicious curry with a Lloyd Grossman sauce. It didn't take long, and tasted excellent.
Martha and Katy come home
They are such opposites. Katy wants to do her homework before the weekend; Martha thinks she can do it another time.
Here is a picture of Katy, very proud with her introduction to refereeing certificate. Just like Aunty Bev! They are similar in looks and interests; Bev is a qualified referee.
Katy has nearly finished her homework. Martha hasn't started yet ...
Have a good weekend everyone
love
Sarah xxx
