I'm UP!

It's been a long week. I woke up this morning, thinking it was Friday - not nice when it's actually Thursday!

KAO was good. In fact, probably the best so far. I was nervous about the group I would be spending the weekend with, but we built up quite a good relationship and even the most difficult child was pretty likeable!

The food was fab, the team gelled (is that even a word?!) well and the showers were hot...too hot! (and a huge plus - electrical sockets for hairdryers and straigtheners!)

I have just about caught up on my sleep, but the bruises are still prominent and painful. I took to wearing long trousers today to stop people asking what?, why?, when?, how? etc etc.

What will I remember from KAO this year?

• Reluctance to sing the camp song on Friday night compared to the extreme worship version by the time to got to Sunday (I'm talking about me and the children!)
• Mountain boarding, standing up (it's only taken three years to get me to the standing position!)
• Karen mountain boarding.
• Watching my team succeed in the team challenge.
• Waking up on Sunday morning having slept.
• 'Inside out' Sunday.

During the tiredness, it's hard to see sometimes why I want to do it. But needless to say, I'm already thinking about next year!