It seems a very long time since I last saw Mrs Muddlepuddle, so it was very nice to have her visit. We mostly talked, drank tea and ate home made pizza – very nice! We chatted about evolving home-ed styles – as I am feeling more control freakish at the moment, and feel that i really have to start better with languages – boith a modern one, and latin. TAMMY – do you have good internet link for latin? Merry seemed to think you have. Also, we peered at the Rosetta stone demo. She also took home 2 of the fish-of-unknown-origin. Maddy was a bit surprised I didn’t know their names!
Other than that, SB did some explode the code 3 – which she has nearly finished, and story of the world 1. Read with me lots of library books, ran about madly, and at the other side of the visit, calmed down by watching the incredibles. She is not always a good film companion, as she asks too many questions – as if I know! But at home, its OK, as it shows how she thinks about the films. She liked the demon baby most!
I am gradually trying to chill. Yhough If you have read the news , particularly my local one, ‘there may be trouble ahead’. I am just going to try and concentrate on doing the job to the best of my abilities, and gathering the evidence to prove I do that!
Salve!-the site is called before you know it and the address is: http://www.beforeyouknowit.com. I downloaded the free version but you can upgrade to a more comprehensive version if you pay. Sam also really enjoys minimus and if you check out their website there are details about how to apply for grant to help cover the cost.
If anyone is willing to help find and share Latin tutoring – I would be interested. I have a 6 year old daughter. There do not seem to be any Latin tutors in Hitchin but maybe there are in the Cambridge area. I would be prepared to travel. Maybe a student from the university who wants to earn a bit extra? I think, for my daughter, it is easier and more fun to learn langages with others.
Just read the last bit about the news and although I don’t know what area you work in, and I hope everything goes well for you, I have an appeal going through our PCT for an op that both my GP and the consultant I was referred to says is necessary (large ganglion on top of foot – very uncomfortable to wear shoes. Don’t drop cans of baked beans on your foot!), yet the PCT have refused all ganglion removals. My GP has told me I will probably need to find the money to pay to have it removed, which makes me pretty unhappy. There is indeed a two-tier health system.
(((Helen))) really hope this latest shake up doesn’t affect you.