'Tis been a while

My summer has been hectic!

We have been building our extension, which is coming along nicely.

There is still loads to do. I am personally not looking forward to sorting out the garden, as you can see it's, - well like a building site.

I have been trying to get myself organised in preparation for my PGCE year! I have been thrifty with my wardrobe...

  

These two shirts became one...

I also was busy crocheting some fingerless gloves and an infinity scarf which I will show you later as I haven't got any photos yet. I did find some bargains in the sales and in charity shops. Just need some shoes now.

We redecorated the boy's room. He wanted black and my heart groaned but it's not that bad...

I also made a purse from felt, an art journal from an idea by JenniBellie, (look her up on youtube), a jewellery holder and I finished my fire surround! 

  

I have also read a whole bunch of children's books, sorted out my folders and stationery and got the house in order by cooking and filling the freezer, throwing away the junk and donating all our unwanted goods via freecycle or the charity shops. So now I feel like I am ready for the new academic year: the university, the schools and the teachers and students! Bring it on!

Things around here may change a little as my creative pursuits will undoubtedly take a back seat while my mind will be filled with everything teaching orientated. I still hope to have some creative output but more often than not, it will be in a classroom. I hope that I will have the time, energy and desire to share what I learn, the mistakes I make and the trials and tribulations that I will endure with you, if not i will see you in nine months time! This week I start Uni and next week I am in a school placement which I have already sampled and am really looking forward to.

If it goes well, I shall report back smiling.

See you soon! Wish me luck!