A girl at Elise’s dance class has a t-shirt that says - “I need a break” and I’m totally feeling that.
A girl at Elise’s dance class has a t-shirt that says - “I need a break” and I’m totally feeling that.
The few hours Lyra and I just had were just what I needed. A chance to reset my mindset and for me to start again.
I’ve found it difficult when I’m either with my own children before and after work and other people’s children between 6am and 9pm. Much as love my own children and I do enjoy my teaching other people’s.
It’s one of those things about teaching that, when you’re working, yes you’re in charge but your time is very much not your own. You can’t leave the room to go to the toilet or go speak to someone, you can’t sit and have a think. While we do get some ‘free’ time during the time, it’s incredibly difficult to switch off. When you’re teaching them there’s a million other things to do.
Anyway. I feel very much better for the evening off of parenting and teaching.
Best thing you can do for your children sometimes, is to be away from them!
First time in a cinema since I can’t remember. We saw Tenet. It was amazing. I think, I’m not sure. Absolutely want to watch it again! 🎥
Also, this is the only time I get that I’m free of children and I need to make the most of that.
My tolerance for annoying stuff happening when Lyra and I are out without the kids is basically unlimited since anything is easier without our two darling kids.
Unicorns and My Little Pony are Elise’s current favourites.
Great grandma gave Elise and Yumo some money. We could have got the same toys cheaper online but I feel like this is something they need to do.
Kids remember everything. You think they didn’t but it’s in there somewhere, waiting to come out.
We started writing with our 5 and 6 year old students today. It’s a pretty useful skill I think. That said, it was hard work. I’m just glad we’re in school. I can’t even imagine trying to do some of this stuff online.
Do not like how Apple pins chats in Messages. I don’t like the giant bubbles, why can’t I have everything like it was but with smaller changes like in WhatsApp and Wechat.
Lyra just made cheese on toast for the first time. So proud.
Today was good and that was almost entirely because of me and my attitude. It was good. Good.
In China at least. Kids having Kid versions of Apple Watches to stay in touch with parents is very much a thing. You see them everywhere. It’s a whole market. Will be interesting to see whether Apple can start joining that market.
I would like an iPad. So that my MacBook becomes work only. I just don’t need to do that. I have separate user accounts that work well enough.
“My relationship with the entire world in this moment depends entirely on the relationship I have with myself.“ – Paul Ferrini
See title.
Coffee and a book. Really getting back into Dune.
Spicy spicy spicy and definitely Lyra’s.
In this email talking to a mindfulness teacher was a quote that struck me and now I can’t stop thinking about.
“How many other people need to be doing their jobs well for you to do your job well?”
Elise’s choice: Paw Patrol.
How to be more present and alive in the moment
Sometimes I’m aware that I should be doing one thing at a time. I find it hard at work where I feel I have so many things to do. As well at home, will I actually listen to the music as I cook or wash up? Often I don’t.
Only 26c (73f) today. Jeans it is!
In China people typically pay up front. From buying phones outright and then paying-as-you-go, to gyms or lessons for the kids. I’ve always balked at it. So it was with drama lessons we bought for Elise that we’ve just found won’t be starting again. Apparently the money isn’t coming back and we don’t have any interest in the online lessons they’re offering.
I’m hopeful that, in the future, that paying up front won’t happen so much. That people will more hesitant to put down a lot of money. We’ll see…
Was in bed before 9 and then had a restless child between 3-5am and up at 6.
Today’s plan is to just get through today.