Evening

hello there.

I am feeling cranky now because the computer hasn't been 'running', it has been c..r..a..w..l..i..n..g for the last few days and it is driving me round the bend. I had no end of trouble logging in tonight because the page kept timing out. We clicked over to a new month on Sunday, so it can't be because we've gone over the download limit. I shall have to investigate, grrr.

Had a great day at work, got lots done in the morning, then had the Magician in the afternoon. He was a BIG hit! About 40 kids turned up and had a great time, and even the adults were laughing and being thoroughly entertained. A number of people have asked when we are going to have him back, so it might have to be a regular thing (yearly will do, same as the farm). I keep getting parents asking about activities for under 5's, I really don;t run much for them during the holidays. I cater more for the school age kids because they don't get much through the term time and it is a good way of promoting the library to them. It is actually not that common for libraries to do stuff for littlies during the holidays.

I spoke to Jennifer about my holiday time later this year, and we also talked about what needs to be done when I am away. I have almost NO back-up at the moment, if I am sick (haha, don't have time for that), or at training, or on holidays, then the people/kids miss out. We discussed the need for someone who can come in at least when I am away, so on a casual basis. They need to be confident enough to sing (possibly badly, but enthusiastically if that is the way it is), read a story or two, and then run the craft. It isn't complicated. Jennifer is going to look into it further.

Amanda got Matt down at 8pm last night and I asked her how because I have been having so much trouble. Basically she just didn't let him get up again like I do. She picked him up when he yelled, but didn't let him go back downstairs and play. So I tried it tonight and persisted and got him down at 9pm. I will continue to do this and get him back into his routine.

Can't believe it is only Tuesday. I am glad it is a short week, even though I won't get alot of rest because of visitors.

night!
your wife