Meh - there's more to life.
So - today is the last day of school/nursery and the excitement levels in the house are very high. Fatigue has set in too with both Morgan and Orla looking really, really weary.
Ruaridh is in high spirits. It was his 7th birthday and he had some friends over for a very successful birthday party. There were party games including pass the parcel, musical statues, musical bumps and decorate the Christmas Tree! His cake contained every artificial colour you can think of and sugar to the max. All the kids had a wild time and a large glass of wine was earned by the end. He is thrilled with his presents - which ranged from a scientist white-coat and goggles to a ninja fighting hamster to lego to a calming cuddly dinosaur. All in all he had a great day and is on great form at the moment - so long as he (mostly) stays away from Morgan. They had a great time last night playing with the electronic kit Rua got for his birthday - I would really recommend it - it was pricey but it is his main present from us and is superb.
We have been living in West Lothian for a whole year now. In fact a year ago today we woke to so much snow that our removal van had no chance of making it to us. We had a minimal Christmas last year and actually had a lovely time. This year we are living in a slightly different house - round the corner from the other one. We love living here. It is 10 minutes from Martin's work. There is a huge local supermarket and a town with most things we need. Livingston, Edinburgh and Glasgow are all within easy reach. The school has (mostly) been a successful move. The boys seem settled in their classes and their transitions to the P2 and P5 went smoothly. I wouldn't say they are angels - and don't think they ever will be - but they mostly seem to be getting on well and are both clearly intelligent - just need to concentrate more.
Morgan continues to be interested in anything and everything and is often to be found readin non-fiction books learning in-depth facts about random things. Either that or he is playing vile games on a computer - sigh. He got his Aspergers diagnosis this year which we will be taking to the school in the New Year to discuss his key problem areas - fortunately there are only a few issues. He has take up Tae Kwon Do and was thrilled to earn a medal at a recent competition.
Ruaridh, apart from turning 7, is turning into a lovely, caring boy. He is still loopy as ever and can out-bounce Tigger. He is still on the melatonin and it has changed him so much. He gets a full night of sleep every night which is brilliant for him and us. Bedtimes with him are a breeze now. He loves his lego and building things. He also recently declared he wants to be an inventor - hence his birthday presents of a lab coat and inventing kit. We now call him Dr. Ruaridh.
Orla is going to be 5 in the spring and is a happy wee-thing. She is super-girly loving all things pink and shiny. She is now in pre-school nursery and loves it, especially since developing a special friendship with a boy ;-) She will start school next August and is more than ready. She is starting to read and write and I really don't see any problems with her at school. She is also doing Tae Kwon Do with Morgan and loves it.
Martin and I are much happier with our lot. We love living here. We moved here knowing next to nothing about West Lothian but have found it to be a great place to live. I have gradually found the best parks to go to and the best cafes ;-) I miss the sea though. I have made a couple of friends but it seems so much slower than Dunbar. I still keep in touch with a few friends from Dunbar-days though. Martin's work seems to be going really well although he is always busy and always looks tired. He is looking forward to a long rest at Christmas.
We are a bit stunned by the weather. We have had thick, thick snow since the end of November. The plummeting temperatures means that is not melting away. There is more apparently due today - please let it wait until after the (last) school run. This is what our road looked like at the peak of the snow:
And this is Morgan and me having a snow-fight. (The snow was too soft for snow balls so we just threw huge piles at each other)
I think that's us for now - my apologies if you were expecting a real card - I'm just not that organised.
Hope you all have a lovely Christmas and New Year.
Lucy
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