a very busy day

I was brave again, and made it to the more southerly home ed meet. Situated in a lovely renovated chapel, tucked away just on the edge of town, and *much* easier to get to than driving into the city like I had to yesterday! Dd clicked straight away and I barely say her – she surprised me by making friends with a young boy (appeared slightly older than her, but I find ages difficult to tell) and she was away. It’s a varied group – oldest there seemed to be about 12, youngest was Small 😉 , couple of familiar faces from Woodcraft folk, so I didn’t feel completely at sea. Did begin to flag towards the end though – the sleep issue rearing its head again. Nevertheless, I volunteered to do an activity in a few weeks time (thought I’d do ATCs, so I’d better get my skates on with them!), and chatted with a number of parents about a variety of things.

Afternoon – I went to bed!

Evening – woodcraft folk. Dd had a wonderful time painting art straws for next weeks activity. Small had great fun playing with one of his biggest fans – someone who had spotted his piccie in the paper!

Home and bed. It’s a long day for dd, and she managed it well. Still struggling with whether there is anything educational as such going on here – but at least no one can complain that she isn’t getting chance to socialise.


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