It's back to the grind.... and 18th birthdays and University applications. I'm tired already.

September came with a bout of hot weather.  Hooray - an Indian summer.  However, this only lasted a week or so and we were soon into Autumn splashes and storms.    Alex managed to look pretty cool at his prize giving too, dressed in a frock in his senior prefect garb.

Luckily for Alex, it was sunny for his 18th birthday party and we were able to throw the animals (sorry) guests out into the garden:

Andrew started his new job in mid September and I am only just getting used to the alarm going off at the ridiculous time of 05.59.  What is the point of 05.59?  What's wrong with 06.30?  It's so dark at the moment in the morning that it is hard to actually force myself out of bed.

September also means that it is back to the grind of sport.  Hockey and rugby feature prominently this term and Alex has jumped up with much enthusiasm:

He's the number 6 jumping right up.

The university applications have gone off and so now is the time to cut my nails so that I can't chew them down to the quick.

Next month brings NaNowWrimo for me.  What the heck is that you ask?  It's time for me to dedicate a whole month to writing a novel.  Only this time I can do it with the support of millions of others who have signed up too.  The story is planned and researched - I just need to get on with it.  Hmm only 80,000 words or so to do.

So, my dear Blog we are now square and up to date.  Although I will be NaNoing next month, I promise to pay you a visit.

Watch this space...