This is life, but not as we know it.

Mmm, well today has been kind of strange. I don't know why, but Isaac turning 9 has really hit me. My baby boy is 9 years old, which as he told me today means he's a big boy now. I thought it would be bad when he turned 10 especially as Beth turns 13 the same year, but no today I felt bereft and even suggested to Steve we should get a dog! My baby, my youngest is 9.... Maybe it's because at Ridley I seems to be surrounded by babies and toddlers and people of a similar age to us who haven't started families yet! I've been feeling quite broody - what is it about Theological college that does that to you?? By the way, just in case you were wondering - no we are not about to have another baby - actually it would be impossible if you catch my drift! Although I do know that through God all things are possible...

So today my little boy had a new bike for his Birthday- which he was very excited about! He was also very happy to receive money from various relatives which he has already planned to spend on Star Wars Lego!! We had a family Birthday Tea at a Chinese Buffet Restaurant called Lucky Star in Cambridge, which was great because you don't have to wait ages and Isaac can have as many puddings as he likes - 4 tonight!!!! On Saturday he has a few friends coming round for a DVD, popcorn, pizza and Ice-cream Sundaes! Should be interesting! I went on his school trip yesterday as a helper which meant I was able to suss out the other children in his class - I managed to persuade Isaac to invite a few girls too!

I seem to have managed to fill up my week completely without even going to work!!! I didn't get an interview for the supply teaching assistant post - they had lots of 'strong candidates' apply apparently. Obviously my credentials weren't good enough on paper! So I have taken this to mean that I should not work while we are here!!! So instead I booked some courses to further my knowledge and education! The Digital Photography course was cancelled due to lack of interest -only 9 applied and they needed 12 to make it worth running! So I have volunteered to help in Isaac's class every Tuesday morning instead! Which is how I ended up on his school trip and next week I am going on another one- this time punting! Their topic this term is water so they're going to see how a lock works and then have a guided punt on the river Cam! Isaac's teacher is lovely- a little scatty, but great with the kids.
Anyway this is how my week looks so far;

Monday am - Cleaning (allegedly!)
Monday pm - Gospel Choir (fortnightly)
Monday eve - SPICE
Tues am - St Philips School
Tues pm - Bible Study (fortnightly)
Wed am - Psychology A-Level
Wed pm - Washing/Ironing
Thurs am - SPICE
Thurs pm - Food Shopping
Thurs eve - Ridley Communion and Supper
Fri am - Coffee with friends and or Cafe Church at St Philips School.

Plus I have volunteered to be secretary for the St Philips PFSA (PTA)and to work on the Worship working comittee at Ridley as the SPICE rep. Also I'm hoping to get involved with the worship team at Ridley, I am meeting one of the Worship Deacons tomorrow so he can show me the Organ in the Chapel at Ridley Hall- I'm quite excited about playing the organ again as I haven't got my hands on an Organ for a few years!!! Ooh er missus! Does still leave me time for Facebook,EBAY and playing flute/piano etc though!!!

Cycling is starting to become a habit, the car does seem to sit on the driveway most of the time. I've got my cycle computer working and it's 2.52 miles to Ridley from our house. So I worked out that if I cycle to Ridley/City at least 4 times a week and with walking Isaac to and from school everyday I probably only need to do one more session of exercise to fulfill my 30 minutes 5 times a week! Actually I've just worked out that just by walking to and from school every day is 120 minutes!So if you're supposed to do a total of 150 minutes a week... Even if I only cycle to Ridley twice a week I will be doing 200 minutes(sometimes longer)altogether, so I'm actually over the recommended amount!!! Marvellous!!!! However I do wish that my heel would heal so I could start running again because it's so lovely and flat round here!Anyway I must go to bed - I'm so tired at the moment I nearly fell asleep whilst hearing readers this morning!