Judging

I was invited to be one of the British judges for the "World Team's Got Talent!" contest that they were holding as part of their mission conference.  I was asked to take off Sharon Osborne - it thrills my heart that this is someone who Brits are associated with! (you need to detect the heavy sarcasm here).  Things did not start out well as even though we left in plenty of time, I suddenly remembered I was not supposed to drive as it was Monday.  I probably would have been fine but I didn't want to risk it!  I decided to go to Wendy and swap cars to be on the safe side.  We arrived at the end of dinner but ate quickly.  The MC asked me where I was from for the introductions.  She said, "Are you from London?" I said, "No, say Birmingham".  She looked at me (I don't think she had really understood me) and said, "I'll just say London!"
It was really fun.  The kids were pretty tired by the end as it was way past their bedtime by the time we left to drive home but it did mean I had no fussing to deal with at bedtime - often the point I miss Steve the most!! Naomi conked out almost immediately in the front seat with her head resting on the seat belt.