Whew!!

The last two weeks have been a blur. I haven't had much time to think, let alone type, but I will try and recap.

• The Ofsted inspection did not go very well. They observed 20 lessons that day and there were 4 unsatisfactory ones (that's 20% when more than 8% is unacceptable). I ended up with an Inspector in with my year 8s - I swear I have never seen them so good!!
• That Wednesday I got my hair cut, then went back Friday to get it colored. I am still adjusting to the shorter cut (I now have some fringe - bangs), but I like it lots!
• Laura arrived on Saturday. It was SO great to see her and spend time catching up. I always have such a good time with her!! We wandered around the city, did the pub-thing, went to the theatre, ate Indian and Sushi and fit in a trip to Amsterdam. It was a blast!!
• This Tuesday I had a county advisor in my classroom for another observation, this is a pilot program our department is developing and while exciting to be a part of, it was also a tough week to have more observations.
• I have been trying to get things together for my trip on Monday, so I have spent time last week and this one shopping, etc. I have a couple of things to return tomorrow, but otherwise I think I am ready to start putting it all in the suitcase.
• The kids have been NUTS this last half of the week!

So, that's been my last two weeks. It doesn't look like much here, but boy has it been busy!! I'll post more about Laura's visit and (hopefully) some pictures later this weekend.