Easter Holidays
Posted on Tue, Apr 07, 2009 at 10:41 by Michelle
The kids are back for their Easter break, and get a whole month at home. I love having them around and being able to spend some time with them.
Unfortunatley they don’t feel the same, they are at an age when they don’t want to hang out with me, and going away to school means they don’t have friends locally. I always try to find things for them to do when they are home, but have to admit, it’s like dragging teeth getting them to do anything. I had a chat with them yesterday when I told them I'm going to stop offering activities, I find it quite stressful trying to find things they'd enjoy then presenting it in an attractive way. I informed them they are capable of discovering entertainment for themsleves and that I will happily taxi them along to the things they want to do.
Today I have an appointment at the gym to start a new membership, our local council run gyms are very good. Although the one clsoest to me is old and shabby, there is one not too far off that is a lovely modern gym. As a student it's very reasonable at £13 per month, and £17 if I want to use the classes and pool. I may take the full package as the new pool (Sunderland Aquatic Centre) is spectacular, and has a lovely diving pool with diving classes for youngsters.
I have a free range turkey that I bought on Christmas Eve (when they were marked down) that I must get out of the freezer today for our lunch on Easter Sunday. We may have that on Saturday though, as thank goodness the boot sales are back on, and my Sunday afternoon meandering can start again.
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