Yet another action filled week at the school that never sleeps has come to an end.  Not content to end the week quietly with a restful weekend we decided instead to give the parents a break and have the kids back at school on Friday evening.

For the older ones there was “night life” and “teen time” and for the foundation phase – joy of joys – a pajama party.   All week they worked themselves up for this highlight of the term – “I can’t wait for Friday Ma’m – I’m bringing my little sister, Ma’m, You have to wear your pajamas Ma’m”  mmm That might not be a pretty sight but I had to get into the mood of it so off I went to Woollies to get a pair pink pajamas.  Yes – pink theyhad to be – even when dishing out counters there’s a fight in the girls’ class for the pink ones!  And sure enough every girl without exception turned up in pink pjs and gowns, pink sleeping bags and pillows included.   They came armed with cuddly toys and loads of junk food which they didn’t for one second stop eating!   There were frequent trips to the loo in groups of two to three to protect each other from the dark!   In spite of all the treats from home the tuck shop was open and money was spent a plenty there too – all in the name of fund raising of course.

The four Grade 1 teachers set up their classrooms for different activities – Mrs B for music and dancing, Mrs H and I did party games and Mrs G took them for a night walk round the dark school armed with torches.   We started with our own class then each group rotated with a 20 minute session in each classroom and then we ended the evening with our own class for  a movie or a story while they pretended to go to sleep.

My game of pin the tail of the pony was a huge hit and we barely had time to get to eating the chocolate with a knife and fork!   It was noisy, it was messy but oh boy was it fun!   Nobody wanted to go home and if they could have, they would have slept over in the classroom! Thanks to the moms who brought food, movies and stayed to help clean up!

On Saturday I was up bright and early to attend a birthday breakfast at Groot Constantia – It was a perfect spring morning and we sat under the oaks chatting, catching up and enjoying delicious eggs Florentine and copious cups of very strong coffee!  Sadly I had to leave early to get to play rehearsal at 12.  (I am the prompt for the play our high school is putting on) Happily most of the cast turned up and in the three hours we had we almost completed a run-through of the two acts.   There are two more rehearsals this term – then a weeks’ holiday – and then its show time on the 13th and 14th!

Back home, my daughter was hosting a Heritage Day celebration.  The braai was going and the drinks were flowing and everyone was enjoying the glorious weather on the patio and around the pool.   This was followed by my 13 year-old grandson’s birthday party at 6.  The lunch guests were still there when the kids arrived but it didn’t seem to bother anyone.  Everyone was just having the grandest time.

My hubby returned from a day trip to Struisbaai and joined in the fun then the two of us withdrew to watch T.V. and have an early night as he and my older son had to set off to Kleinbaai to fish in the West League competition at 4 this morning!  There were several bodies lying in various corners of the house and it was mission for him to find the two youngsters he had to take fishing!  But after a few grunts from the wrong boys all was sorted and off they went, returning much later with a good catch of red fish.

The house was quiet today with everyone fishing or gone off on various missions.  I was tempted to go the bird club outing – but there comes a time when one must prioritize and I had a mark schedule to do and some sum cards to make – so I dedicated the day to work!   I have just completed all tasks and now I have blogged – time to go to bed!