1. I have had a totally wonderful holiday to Australia with my four boys. That has to be the highlight of the summer, with sights and experiences that we will all always remember.
2. The extension is at last finished and I have been enjoying being in it very much - I'm blogging in it now!
3. I have taken some exercise - mainly walking - both in Australia and back in Scotland.
4. I have read some great books, some while on holiday and some in my hammock in the garden.
5. I have watched some great films, both on the plane and back home.
6. The summer also started well with a school trip to Paris that Davie came on too and which we both enjoyed. And it was really exciting to go straight from Paris to Heathrow to meet the others and start our family holiday.
7. Alasdair did well in his 5th year exams and has enough qualifications to apply to study Law. Davie also did well in his 4th year exams and is all set for 5th year.
8. Jamie is enjoying an extended break in Australia and is having a marvellous time.
9. I had a lovely visit to Jennifer's and she and Russell arranged some fantastic work experience for Ally at the BBC.
10. James and I had a great weekend at Boat of Garten with Alison and Hugh.
11. I have had the chance to have some relaxing coffees and lunches with friends, and with Ally and Davie.
12. I feel very relaxed after what seems like a long and pleasant break (probably because nothing traumatic has happened like illness or death this time).
What could I have done differently? Well I could have taken more exercise - after Australia I had lost weight and felt quite fit, but although I have done some walking since then I could have done more. And if I don't manage to make time for it during the holidays it doesn't bode well for when I go back to work. I will have to think about this. But apart from this, I have had a really wonderful summer holiday and I hope that the calmness and energy that I have gained will carry me forward into a positive and successful session at school.
9. I had a lovely visit to Jennifer's and she and Russell arranged some fantastic work experience for Ally at the BBC.
10. James and I had a great weekend at Boat of Garten with Alison and Hugh.
11. I have had the chance to have some relaxing coffees and lunches with friends, and with Ally and Davie.
12. I feel very relaxed after what seems like a long and pleasant break (probably because nothing traumatic has happened like illness or death this time).
What could I have done differently? Well I could have taken more exercise - after Australia I had lost weight and felt quite fit, but although I have done some walking since then I could have done more. And if I don't manage to make time for it during the holidays it doesn't bode well for when I go back to work. I will have to think about this. But apart from this, I have had a really wonderful summer holiday and I hope that the calmness and energy that I have gained will carry me forward into a positive and successful session at school.
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