As the title suggests, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This is going to be a catch up post, prompted by photos. I don't really have the inclination this year to do a big post on how 2016 has been for us. A lot has happened in the last year, and most of it is documented here. So for now, lets go on some photos from December.
I did a craft fair every weekend through december. The photo below is from the one I did in Worthing town centre.
We used to live in Worthing, when Oliver was born. We know the town. This was billed as a big event with at least 30 craft stalls over 2 days. I chose to only do the Sunday, as I could not do both. It was a flop..... The pitch fee was expensive, the amount of people coming by was good, but there were hardly and handmade / craft stalls, more local produce. And I had to share that gazebo with 2 other people. I wrote a strongly worded email to the organiser afterwards. Funnily enough, I haven't heard back form her. I made more money at Sebastians school Christmas fair, than I made in Worthing. The other fairs have done really well, particularly the Christmas items. I am already booked in for about 12 craft fairs next year, but am always on the look out for more. If you know of any good ones, let me know. I am more than willing to travel. (shameless plug for my etsy store here)
The Zumba classes attendance have tailed off a little towards the end of the year. It is to be expected I think. Hoping January is going to be busier. I have all my paperwork and forms ready to go, my new routines sorted. I even have a new Zumba Gold class to teach out of a gym in Havant. BodyWorx360 has been there since July, but is starting to offer classes in January. I will be there on a Monday morning, 9.30-10.30am. Super excited.
Almost as exciting as my Christmas week at Zumba, where pretty much everyone who came dressed festive, one way or another!
The final week of school was a busy one. Paul was away, so it was hard work. Isaac had a brass band concert on the Monday afternoon. Every term, the school bring in an outside music teacher. Isaacs year got to learn a brass instrument this term. Isaac played the trumpet. He didn't cry, have a paddy or get upset about having to perform. Not sure how much actually playing he did, but the boy done good
Thursday afternoon of that week was Sebastians whole school Carol Concert in one of the local churches. It is so good they are able to walk there. It is a beautiful church, just about big enough to hold the whole school, and the parents. He did sing, I think, but he also got very distracted, a lot. Funny how my younger 2 always seem to end up sitting with the teachers..... I so love the boys schools, both of them. They are really benefiting from being in smaller schools....
Friday morning was my last Zumba Gold for the year. I absolutely LOVE all my classes. These ladies below have been with me since day 1. They are such a good bunch, and we ALWAYS have a laugh. They certainly get my weekends started right!
Before my Gold class, I have to attend a special assembly at Isaacs school. He had been nominated for an award, but I didn't know which one. Turns out, every term they give 3 awards per year, as well as the reading challenge (special homework), attendance ( most of the school had a sickness bug at some point). Isaacs award was last. He was nominated for the most Successful Learner in his year. This is someone who keeps going, keeps trying, is achieving, and doesn't let adversity hold them back. As soon as his teacher started describing the winner I knew it was him. And yes I cried (I am welling up as I write this). His face was a picture. He is so proud of himself. We are so proud of how far he has come. When I think back to where he was this time last year, he has done so well. He won a selection box as his prize, and received 2 certificates. One for his nomination, and one for his win.
And then school was over. We had a full week between school finishing and Christmas. It was a long, long week, but we all survived. We have seen friends, done some walks etc. And now Christmas is done. It was a low key affair for us. We saw my step dad and stepsisters on Christmas eve, which was really nice. A lovely thing to do. Christmas day was spent at home relaxing, opening presents and eating and drinking too much. Boxing Day, Pauls parents came down, with the gifts from his brother and sister. We spent the day chatting and eating. Since then we have been swimming, bowling and had haircuts for all males in the house. That was entertaining....
This afternoon we will be going for a walk, probably somewhere like this....
Or this.....
New Year eve will be spent at home, we will let Oliver and Isaac stay up as long as they can. Seb will probably be in bed by 9pm......
Happy New Year!
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