At the start of the year we received a bit of marvelous news as Jeremy was promoted.
He is extraordinarily happy with his new job, plus he suspects that the organisation might be pushing him to becoming a manager. That should be good. Even more so in the existing economic situation. I am just working 2 shifts per week nowadays, so I am not making a large amount.
However I need the extra time off, I can tell you! The kids keep me occupied, and obviously I have the housework to do.
And that is a task that never ends.
The house received a new kitchen during August, and this was about time in my opinion.
We had the workies at the house for ages sorting it out, however it looks wonderful. Oh that the lawn was in similarly decent condition, it urgently needs a bit of attention.
However I’m not exactly a gardener, so I’ll leave it alone.
The repair we got done on the roof was costly, however it would seem to have been successful.
One would hope we won’t need to conduct anymore repairs over the next few years.
Last summer we enjoyed a couple of family holidays in Norfolk.
They were marvellous. The climate was terrific, and that was pleasant, and the kids were tremendously happy to experience the country.
We brought Joe with us as well, since we consistently go for pet friendly cottages: he loved running along the beach, way better than the city.
While we were holidaying we grabbed the opportunity to try surfing, an activity I had never done previously. I am not exactly a natural, however I shall do it again.
2011 was an outstanding year for Sam. He is progressing incredibly well in school and actually signed up to the debating society! As a result he doesn’t need to play hockey, and this he is very happy about. That was never entirely his bag.
Too much running about is not good for anybody, he maintains. I have to say that I completely concur.
Whilst Mark is entirely the opposite, he’s forever playing basketball. It is incredible how much energy he has, especially as he still declines to eat well. He seems to be wholly fuelled by chips!


