Somebody told me this week that I’m like a swan – calm on the surface but paddling like crazy underneath. It’s a good description of life right now – there’s a lot of things going on under the surface but on the outside at least, I’m doing my best to hold it all together and be there for those around me who need me to be calm and supportive right now.
I’m thankful that I do have people around me who are supportive when I need it too. I’m not always so good at asking for help but knowing that I have that support network there does help.
Rehearsals are also now ramping up for Calendar Girls as we get closer to show week. There’s less than three weeks to go until opening night and I’m really looking forward to getting on stage. I love the buzz of performing and I love the escapism of it – the way I get to be someone else for a while.
I’m doing okay. There’s a lot going on, but we’ll get through it.
What I’ve been grateful for this week:
- Day 269 – I am grateful for a lovely evening at the theatre seeing The Great British Bake Off: The Musical
- Day 270 – I am grateful that Strictly Saturdays are back!
- Day 271 – I am grateful for memories popping up on my social media with beautiful little moments captured of my girls having fun together. They had such a beautiful bond. I wish they could have had more moments to share and the joy of both being big sisters together with Thomas. But always so grateful for all the moments that were shared and captured on camera.
- Day 272 – I am grateful that Sophie got into the junior ensemble for the panto again – oh yes she did!
- Day 273 – I am grateful for a quiet evening at home.
- Day 274 – I am grateful for a lovely sunrise making our early morning start more bearable!
- Day 275 – I am grateful for Thomas’s gorgeous giggles while being tickled.
Other things that have made me smile this week:
- Having my first organ lesson back after the summer break and being told that my playing has improved over the summer.
- A post from Action Medical Research sharing Jessica’s story for World Heart Day. Always so lovely to see Jessica’s face popping up in my social media feed.
- Sophie getting her new glasses. She’s very happy with them.
Joining in with Raisie Bay for Word of the Week.
