Friends on iPlayer …
Thought I’d write a blogpost while catching up with various friends’ appearances on iPlayer today: first of all Josiah’s friend Jonathan on Newsround on the topic of a longer foreign exchange, then my friend Jo on Jeremy Vine (just over an hour in), talking about selective mutism. Both fascinating subjects and obviously ones I’m interested in given that friends are experiencing them. There’s also a child at school who has tendencies towards not speaking when they don’t want to … so I’m interested from that point of view too.
Nothing much going on here; I have taken delivery of yet more nametapes to sew on yet more school uniform (you’d have thought I’d have learnt after Joe changing schools in September, but no!), so that’s an ongoing chore. Before Anna’s change of school she’s madly rehearsing in order to fit in a talent show in aid of the Haiti Relief fund (I think this is what she’s playing but it seems to change daily!), and Bugsy Malone – just a little bit busy then.
Abbie was totally wonderful at the weekend, so I must mention that 
She did all her music practices without really being asked, offered to polish Josiah’s shoes along with her own when he threw a paddy about doing it, did a bottle bank run, finished off homework, and was generally helpful. After that she bought herself a magazine, sat and read it from cover to cover, then spent the evening cutting bits out and making collages. Her treat today was a jar of Sainsbury’s basics pickled onions, and a box of Twinings Strawberry and Mango tea – her choices, I must add, otherwise it sounds a bit odd!!
Steve and I went to the Cathedral Choir’s Candlelight Concert on Saturday night, which was fabulous. I wonder how long it will be before I cease to be amazed that Josiah is part of it. Don’t think he realises how fortunate he is!
Had a lovely day at work today, despite feeling crap with a cold. I ended up covering in one of my favourite classes with some of my favourite children – it’s a class I spend a fair bit of time in, which is nice. I must admit that this HLTA job has made me rather fancy having a class of my own, which might mean getting a proper teaching job … who knows?!
Anyway, time to take Abbie to her drum lesson …
February 1st, 2010 at 20:54
Will have to watch that Jeremy Vine as neighbours son is elective mute amongst other things. I got him talking to me over the summer but its worn off now LOL!
February 1st, 2010 at 21:03
Well done to Abbie! I often find myself growling at the children in general before realising that there’s usually one who really doesn’t deserve to be included, because she’s being lovely (Sometimes M and sometimes C) so it’s good to make a special point of noticing that.
February 2nd, 2010 at 13:41
I really enjoyed Anna’s “Autumn Leaves.” Just posted comment on Youtube in case you wondered who it was!
February 2nd, 2010 at 18:40
Thanks Lins. Always VERY tricky to know whether it is my proud mother opinion thinking that she’s relatively good, or an objective one, so I appreciate that!
February 4th, 2010 at 8:04
Pickled onions? Strawberry and Mango tea? Both at the same time?
Did you catch “My Child Won’t Speak” on BBC1 the other night? Still on iPlayer for a few more days if you didn’t.
February 4th, 2010 at 10:51
I did, thanks. Very interesting and emotional to watch, I thought.
And no, not at the same time … I don’t think! Although I wouldn’t put it past her!
February 8th, 2010 at 20:29
Hello Sarah, I’m visiting from Miranda’s blog. Sometimes it’s fun to follow the comments on another blog and see where you land! Nice to discover another UK Suzuki family via Canada. I have a nearly 16 year old daughter who plays violin (her Suzuki instrument), celtic harp and studies singing. My 19 year old son is at university now and is a Suzuki viola guy. My blog is a photo blog rather than a family one, but if you look at the ‘music’ label you’ll see some of what we get up to.
I discovered home education through Miranda’s blog and remain interested in it although our children have always been in school. We went to Miranda’s Suzuki institute a few years ago and had a great time. Pity it’s so far away!