I've been a little bit unsettled lately, in need of a lot of cuddles and prone to teary outbursts. Mum reckons it's down to tiredness after holidays. I think it's just because I miss everyone when it's back to school time after we're together so much.
This made Dad leaving me at gymnastics a bit more of an ordeal than usual. But I did enjoy the silly radio quiz 'Real or Real' on the way there in the car, I always beat Dad, he's rubbish at it.
The monkeys,
At least I got to join in with a few games of Jungle Speed later on.
The landline rang in the house, this is a very rare event indeed. Mum lunged to answer it, an even rarer event that someone actually could be borhered to answer what would surely prove to be a double glazing sales pitch or something. But no, it wasn't a cold call, not at a all. It was in actual fact the BBC! Asking if they could broadcast the video me and Mum recorded and submitted of me doing the 'Dressing gown monkey dance' for a feature they do on CBBC (freeview channel 70). So i'm going to be on telly sometime next Saturday afternoon, how exciting.
No such issues from me, at least I had my upcoming party to occupy my time. We'd sorted out the guest list and written out the invites. This year i'm going to have a 'Wobsticle' party at the swimming pool.
We discussed the matters of our day over our evening meal, today what really got me wound up was the realisation that teachers don't have to wear uniform to school like we do. Not just that though, they get to wear all the jewellery they like, how can that be fair?
I stunned everyone by doing voluntary homework, with absoloutley no prompting from Mum or Dad at all. I reasoned that if I got it all done and out of the way i'd have none to do over the weekend and I could get some Xbox time free from hassle.
Wednesday
Well I had a great day at school, did loads of good writing and got used as an example to the rest of the class.
Thursday
We had a school trip to the Highclere Estate. It was great, we learned about sheep farming (with sheep dogs), crop farming (got to bag our own grain), visiting the herb gardens and whole bunch of other stuff. Our guide for the day, Lord Carnarvon himself no less!
Back at school we did some tree planting in our new garden. It was brilliant, it chucked it down with rain so we got soaked as well as really muddy, my perfect day! I came home with three carrier bags full of stuff, two of which contained damp, muddy and sopping wet clothes.
Friday
First week of after school cricket club. I loved it, I was able to whack the ball for miles with the bat and fielding was a breeze with my super throwing arm skills.
We went to the park while he was cricketing. I had a go on Ned's big bike, I got on pretty well with it too, when I worked out how to make it stop.
Saturday
Had a trip out to Monkey World on Saturday.
We did, with Kimi and Marny which made it much more exciting.
It was a lovely sunny day so it was good to get out and about a bit.
And Apes were a bit of an inconvenience in between all the parks to be honest.
Although the Urang's were really good fun, antagonising each other.
And the baby chimp was seriously cute.
I'll never complain about a wet wipe round the chops again either, having seen the Mummy chimp lick the baby's entire face to try and clean it.
Sunday
Nice lazy morning followed by Costa's for lunch and a trip to Toys R Us to exchange a duplicate birthday present. Not strictly Alan's fault this time I must confess.
We also called in at a bike shop to try and get mum some wheels sorted out, but it was rubbish and they only really had mens road bikes in stock.
Dad was grumbling.
There wasn't even many kids ones for me to throw a leg over, rubbish.
Abi and Faye came round in the evening.
I loved showing them my ghost hunt game.
Even if poor old Faye didn't quite get the hang of it.
I think the main reason for their visit was so the grown ups could play board games. I was pretty disappointed when they started playing Ticket to ride without me.
We helped him get over his disappointment with pretzels and popcorn and some DVD's
Monday
Bank holiday, another day off.
After a late night last night, we were in no hurrry this morning.
Nope, a leisurely viewing Despicable Me 2 fitted the bill nicely.
I did a bit of Lego, loving the castle stuff I got for my birthday:
We had a nice bath and some proper nice hairstyling (long curls and some fringe business) before Darceys third birthday party.
And Uncle Slims birthday too, but he's a little bit older than three I think?
All the usual suspects were there and we had a lovely time.
Of course, the catering was of an extremely high standard.
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