November 1, 2010

Big weekend in Timaru with the Timaru Boys High fireworks on Friday, and "Big Wheels" school fundraiser on Sunday. TPP had a combined celebration Sunday morning, where my team of high school boys (plus a few ring ins) played their two songs in their first service. They did well, and I am quite chuffed!
Hannah is being 'stalked' by a classmate who is quite taken by her. The teacher has spoken to him at school, and I thought we had addressed the issue but the child in question turned up at our house today. Poor Hannah is quite upset by it all. I had a wee chat with the boy in question, so hopefully that is the end of it all.
The art portfolio's are all in and the house is now graced by Katarina's sculptures; only photos of her work go in, which seems a little unfair as they really are quite stunning when they are actually in front of you. We are quietly rethinking subject choices and even career options at the moment; architecture and engineering have been mentioned by more than one teacher. The digital technologies teacher thinks she should be a technician as KJ is her 'go to' person for problem solving in class.
Janine has had her stitches out but not much improvement in her finger; as suspected, the deformity is in the joint, and there isn't much else that can be done with the current level of technology.
Zach is enjoying youth group on Sunday nights. We did a 'reverse' trick or treat night on Sunday, where we went around the neighborhood and gave out lollies. This was hugely successful when we could persuade people to open their doors and listen. We also gave out posies of sweet peas to some of the older folk - they were a hit!