It is no longer possible to write from George's perspective as he is 12, a proper young man with his own opinion about things, and it would be a bit patronising, I suppose. So I now write from my own, mum, perspective.

George has just spent two days being tested on French, Geography, Science, History, Maths and German. These exam results, plus his term work, will determine whether he gets into the A stream at high school, which he starts at the end of August. The mock exam results were not that great so we are not expecting miracles. I think he is just relieved to have the whole testing business over with for the year - wipee!

George is still recovering from being shot in the thumb by an air gun, weilded by his new friend and neighbour, "I didn't realise the catch was off" Timotheo. This resulted in a visit to A&E on Sunday night. An x-ray showed there was nothing broken so we went home and watched ' Modern Family' series 2, which cheered us up. Tim's dad rang and I chewed his ear off over giving a gas propelled gun to a 12 year old. He has since put the weapon that he calls a toy in the attic, apparently. George is still friends with Timotheo and life goes on. He has to keep the bandages on til Friday and is banned from doing sport but I am still taking him bowling tomorrow with Quentin as a treat for finishing his exams. Graham is away working in Germany.