A Boy, a Pen and a Tomato

A pleasantly surprising kojinkondankai today. For the uninitiated it is a parent teacher meeting.
For Daisy and Ruby I have always been happy to swan in there and be told what perfect perfect daughters I have. So friendly , so helpful, clever and smiling they seem to have brought joy to each and every teacher’s life.
Isshin, [...]

Skating ninjas seeking silence

The skates were such a good idea. I am so glad we thought of them.
I have not really been enjoying good mental health recently, so it was a good chance to get out into the fresh air, the kids have loved it.
We had another child with us today so we [...]