Well, I feel as though my plate has been fully loaded these past few weeks, what with our au pair deciding to return home and getting bogged down with 'coursework', or, Key Skills (KS1 Medical Emergencies) for this training post. No sooner is one piece submitted and another one should be on the way, and nevermind about completing the portfolio. However, not being one to do things by halves, I cannot ignore an unturned stone when writing these things. I just have to make sure I've covered every bit and provided some evidence for it. Time will tell whether it was overkill. At least I can hope for reaching the MJDF standard and so, have to make minimal adjustments to it later. If nothing else, it has been a good consolidation exercise, although I have to say I relish the same task for the next Key Skill, Cross-Infection Control, a good deal less.
Sylwia is returning to Poland to start a course in mid-December. 3 more weeks and mama will be returning to Devon to assist in December. We will be sad to see her go, although happy that she can move on to better things for herself. It has made me start looking for other childcare and I have been surprised to find 2 equally viable options locally and now just have to figure out the finances. I think au pair is going on hold for a while. Hopefully, it means William will finally get to meet some other little children and perhaps make friends. And most importantly, it looks like I might have found registered childcare that is prepared to listen to the things that are important to me and follow my philosophy in caring for William.
Meanwhile, I am awaiting confirmation from a dermatologist about a lesion on my leg which may be Bowen's disease. (Never use the NHS Choose and Book system: after 4 phone calls the other day it's too much hassle and doesn't give you the choice you want!) Having a precancerous lesion is somewhat sobering, although if it is Bowen's, hopeful at the same time.
Life is very full right now.
