@Faith-and-Hope @Snowie @Former-Member Been a really busy couple of days. Our Art order has still not arrived therefore I have had to improvise and prepare a lot more than would have been needed - so every waking hour has been spent on that preparation. It was really nice to hear from one of the 5/6 teachers how much time I must have spent getting things prepared for their class and also how well run it was despite the kids not doing what they initially planned to. The afternoon class was a pleasure to witness though - I was super proud of all the kids for not only adapting to what we had but also being really engaged in what they were doing in a safe and sharing way - one of those days when it all mattered and gave me warm fuzzies.
This afternoon in our meeting I also spoke up in sharing my thoughts on a couple of things I had previously not shared. It was a real eye opener for a couple of team members and it was received really well despite them having no idea how I felt. I keep most things to myself and just get on with it but they asked for my opinion and I gave it honestly. I could not in all good conscience agree that the team was talking for everyone when not everyone was there and also not everyone was on the same page. It was really hard to do and I feel quite uncomfortable about it but there is a select few that presume that what they think is so for all and that just is not the case. One of the issues was that they felt everyone was heard however there are a couple of strong personalities that talk over the top of everyone else at stages and therefore not everyone is actually fully listened to or heard. If some do not agree with their point of view there have been times those people have been shut down aggressively and that often means a consensus is not reached including everyone as they will not see all points of view. There has also been a lack of communication with all members involved whilst those same people have often mentioned they are not told things - yet they do not read correspondence coming from our team leader or principal. It has been frustrating at times but I have stayed out of the 'drama' and done what I needed to do my job. I think tonight will leave questions for some - has already been positive with some team members stepping up unexpectedly already to address the issues. Time will tell how we progress forward now.
Health-wise I am improving - not great but everyday getting a little more energy and getting over this latest chest infection. All fur babies doing okay - Clover back to the vet for her last kitten vaccination tomorrow. Tobes has a lump on his tummy so need to get that checked out as well but it seems to be smaller tonight so it may be just a bump from chasing squishy face around the house - still want it checked out though. Cat is perfect as always.
@Faith-and-Hope Wishing you all the best with this new art project you are going to apply for and of course with all the legals ...nearly there Hon ...keep floating when you need to and swim when you can 💖💖💖💖💖 I too wish you were here with me - it would not only be a break for me but you also - and of course the pumpkin soup would be much appreciated 
I honestly could not think of anyone I would rather be around right now - love you heaps my angel 😘
@Snowie Having your messages to come onto is heartwarming as always - love and hugs to you too Hon 💙💙💙💙💙
@Former-Member It is getting much colder here - the nights and mornings especially but having my fur babies to wake up to and come home to is everything and makes the days feel bright - so that offsets some of the cold. (I also have the heat pump on all the time I am home so that helps 
) Hugs and hugs and hugs to you too sweetheart 💖💖💖
