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Lots of jobs done today. New blinds and curtains for Jude, tidy drawers and 'too small' clothes discarded, emergency new undies, and a new pillow for John.

Maurice has arrived home safely and sent a lovely message - as has his Mum. 

And ponies in the park. I saw them yesterday but forgot the picture in my post-Maurice moroseness.

Curry and Prosecco for tea. 

The boys only threatened to have me put away once today. Which is an improvement. 

And the sun shone. 

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I am currently sad as we've just said goodbye to Maurice after a lovely week. However, memories of the week make me smile -
tales of sheep in battle formation and chucking stones into streams
Yorkshire puddings
chats after school with "Austauschmutti"
Banoffee Pie that wasn't eaten as we were always too full
stories of Drayton Manor and the 'Schwingding'
and mostly, a lovely polite young man who I hope will visit again soon.

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Jude had another concert tonight. Absolutely brilliant!

A nice meal by the canal in Birmingham. And I've broken up for Easter. Yippee!!!!!!

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No post last night as I got 'The Call' from Welford at lunchtime yesterday informing me that Ofsted were coming tomorrow (today). That did not make me smile.

However, my part of it is over so I'm smiling again.

I had a lovely chat with Maurice about languages, teaching, school, England and various other things.

And I had a well deserved glass of Prosecco to celebrate.

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Arrived home to meet Maurice, Isaac's German exchange friend. He's lovely. Looks like 'the boys' have had a great time in my absence and everyone is getting on very well.
And I have a present to unwrap too.