Back to School

I know it's only August, but it's true, I am back at work. That's why I am no longer with my husband. The children were back at it on Tuesday. I am very lucky this year because compared to last year, I have half the students and I have taught all of them for at least a year already! So we were able to roll right back into it. Only difference is, I have my very own classroom and don't have to share in the open area without doors or walls! So now my small class of 8, yes 8, (mind you, they all have severe learning disabilities and are at least 2 grade levels, if not 4, behind in reading, writing and math), are getting so much accomplished. They even asked me to turn on music because it's so quiet! Now, if only it would last 10 more months!

A Happy End to a London Summer...

Terra's and my London summer together has come to a happy yet sad end as she flew back home on Tuesday. I will miss my Sugar Mamma :o( The highlight of each day as I would keep telling her was just her being here with me, for without that there would be nothing else. And for all Terra's girlfriends out there who read this, please, no 'aaahhs', and no 'that's so sweet' or 'cute' comments, because I do none of the above! The happy part of the ending, though, was spent Sunday afternoon at my cousin Steve's with his lovely Italian wife Patricia for some family fun and jokes, and amazing Italian barbeque food! Mmmm...

YIPPEEE!! I'm gonna fill my TUMMEEEE!!


Who's the UGLIEST!!

Pat and mum 'getting down'!
Scrumdiddlyumtcious!
Free advertising for Crest! See? Our teeth still sparkle after a hearty meal!
Dad gets a surprise gift from Pat's Amsterdam trip! A 'happy' lollypop!
Steve and Pat cut a homemade sponge cake for dessert
Terra, mum and Zalika add to their already overflowing tummies!
...till next summer

Out and About

Yesterday Jazz and I spent out on the town. We went to Portebello Market for most of the day, checking out the stalls, enjoying the atmosphere. Then we trekked across London to a really nice park to meet more family. We got there as people were ready to leave, but we managed to have a nice walk in the garden with my mum-in-law (the original Mrs. Xavier) and her mum. And shortly we will be leaving for a family bbq. Yum!

The Sun has been Shining!!!

Miraculously this week, the sun came out to heat the island up! Jazz and I took advantage and went to the nearby park daily. We tossed the football, shot some hoops and played on the adult like equipment. It was just what we needed! Unfortunately, the week ended with us both getting a really nasty sore throat that neither of us have been able to shake. Oh well, at least I improved my tan too!

A HARD NIGHT'S WORK

I'm not yet sure how to organize the pictures while creating this blog so they're out of order.

Two of the pictures show Jazz and I at his workplace. I went in with him on Friday night from 11pm to 7am and I was the one keeping him awake! I did the fun jobs that he no longer enjoys doing, he says after 10 years of doing it. It was hard staying awake for the long train journey home.

On Sunday night we had a post Vegas wedding celebration with Jazz's family. We invited them to his tiny country side house. The pictures show us enjoying the sunset and then being cozy and crazy in his house. It was a good laugh.

A New Place

Yesterday we went to the new O2 building in Greenwich. He insisted on taking me to Frankie and Benny's for lunch since that was one of our favourite resteraunts to visit whilst dating.

ALWAYS WAITING!

I wonder when the train is going to get here???



Here's the Londoner -- prepared for the wait.

I've noticed more than ever that the majority of our time is spent trying to get places.