Summer holidays

I really hate the summer holidays. I know I'm not alone with that.

Its like constantly trying to keep the lovely little cherubs occupied without spending very much money. there are only so many times you can go the park, take the dogs out or bake.

Also it seems to come down to entertaining other peoples children. This is harder because you can't shout at them to shut up. I am at the stage where i just need some peace. the constant "I'm bored" or every other question starts with "can i have ....?" or "can my friend.....?" you can also guarantee that the moment there is any peace (even just 15 minutes) that they will come the minute you sit down with a cup of tea and try and watch a bit of tv. Its like they have an in built alarm that rings the minute mum sits down.

I am now counting the days until back at school (15 days). I still have to get the school uniform, but that i don't mind as only one to buy now.

The other down side to the summer holidays is how much it costs whenever you pop to the shop. There is no such thing as just getting a few things with a 7 year old in tow. I also have an inability to keep saying no. after being asked a million times i cave. I know she has worked this out and is the reason she does it, but it gets to the stage i'd like to get out the shop without a sulking child and people looking judgmental at you as you drag her behind you screaming. I rationlise (is that even a word?) this by i'm not doing her any harm, she's well behaved most of the time, doesn't bite or kick me and knows her manners. As annoying as shopping is at least she stays with me and doesn't run off causing havoc.

so this  summer holiday is drawing to a close (thank god) and its 11 months to the next one, oh joy.

winding up instructing

The last few weeks have made a decision to finally give up instructing. It was a hard decision but as time as gone on its become the right one. Have 1 active pupil at the moment. Last week i did 2 lessons, 250 miles covered. not even worth it. My heart isn't it and i don't really care. This active pupil has test in a couple of weeks. this will be my last one.

someone has told my franchise that i have a manual car, so they seem to believe that i am lying about how much work i have. god knows how they know because you can't tell by the outside of the car whether its manual or automatic.

After my week in Durham (residential school) I need to be more focused on my degree. now the stress has gone from work i feel a lot better. sleeping better (but that might be down to cutting wheat & gluten from my diet).

I thought it would be a lot harder but it must be the right time as it seems the natural thing to do. so far i'm not missing it.