Monday, May 15, 2006

On a happier note

I took Rosie to a music class today. It was the usual thing of Moms (and nannies) sitting in a circle with the babies, singing songs and manically miming. Not usually my thing but Rosie had a great time. She shouted to the music, banged on a drum, shook some jingle bells and attempted to clap her hands. We'll definitely be going back.

I've been in England almost thirteen years but there are times when I'm still struck by the 'Englishness' of things. In the class today were children named Lily, Merlin, Matlida, Mariann, Rupert and Persephone (yes, really). But then, I'm hardly one to talk with my little Rosamund.

The best thing about the class was doing something with Rosie, just the two of us. It's usually me, Rosie and Toby and when Toby is at nursery I often end up catching up on chores and errands instead of spending quality time with Rosie. It was nice to just focus on her for an hour and have fun together.

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