the day before the first day back at school

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today was a sad day for all as all the ladies in the house prepare for the start of Term 3 after their 2 week break (or 3 weeks for jane).  both girls have said they are looking forward to going back to school!

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i was on sound at church this morning which meant getting there for 7am.  we’re moving to a single service at 10am in the big sports hall, so i’m hoping that might mean an 8am start in future , but it might not quite work like that as there’s probably going to be more work needed to set up the bigger venue each week.  we’ll see.  i’m only on once a month so that’s not too bad.

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kezia’s friend emma came to church after her sleepover and went home whilst i was at the second service.    This afternoon we went for a walk to Kauri Point.

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then this afternoon it’s been various chores and more sorting and me being generally tired and ratty despite not being impacted by the new term

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esther did a test walk of her new route to school this afternoon with jane to work out the best places to cross the road

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and when we were tidying the garage we met our next door neighbours, and their mum.  they have three girls and the eldest is just a bit younger than kezia.  they mentioned the name of a girl who lives the next house up from them who goes to kezia school and asked if she knew her.  turns out kezia is in the same class as her and was in the same class as esther last year (because she is in the other half of the split class that esther was in last year and kezia is this year).  i’ve not explained that very well but you get the story.  anyway, kezia’s school friend bikes from here, but i think kezia will get a lift with jane as it’s a bit too far

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kezia has a box.  here it is.  she also has a new watch thanks to brother edd.

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