It's raining

We had a day and a half of gorgeous weather and it’s raining again. The rain started yesterday afternoon just before 5 right as I was going to leave to catch my bus. It didn't just start as a drizzle either; it poured!! I opted to stay inside a bit longer hoping it would lighten up. I still had a good two hours before Martina expected me.

I ended up braving the rain and going home around 6. Martina couldn't believe I was home so early. I walked in the door and Laura ran over to me giving me a hug and wouldn’t leave my side. Two of her relatives (I think they are nieces) are in town to visit for a week or two. They are 15 and 16. Martin was still at work, so just we girls had dinner together. Martina made sure to tell me that tonight she’s making a nice dinner for all of us to eat together and to be home by 7.

We all sat and talked for a while once Martin got home and watched the girls play. Then Lisa was put to bed at 7, I did homework, and the others went down to the whirlpool. I called it a night pretty early. I read for a little while to help relax then shut the blinds and turned out the lights at 8. I hadn’t slept very well on Sunday night, so I need a couple hours extra sleep.

This morning after I ate breakfast, while I was finishing my coffee, I sat with Laura and watched “Dora the Explorer.” Laura just curled up on my lap as we watched it. I could understand a little of what was going on. It helped that the show teaches English.

I had a wonderful lesson this morning with Yvonne. We were working on my midterm piece, which I’ll be performing tomorrow. She’s helping my with my breath support. It’s been something I’ve been working on a lot lately. Yvonne started pushing me in different directions. The support needed to stay standing while she’s attempting to push me over is the same I need to sing. Yvonne had me start singing my piece and would then start pushing me as I sang. The sound was so much better.

Apparently we’re having some spinatstrudel for lunch and some dessert with chocolate. MMM I love spinach.