Well, I thought that word just meant a jumble, a miscellaneous collection of bits. So I thought it would be a good title for this post full of assorted snippets. But it appears that the original meaning is different. It has been used in two senses for over 700 years.
A legal term- it refers to the blending of possessions/property etc, so that later there can be equitable division of these assets [eg after death or divorce] First recorded in 1292
A culinary term - hotchpotch [English] hochepot [French] hutspot [Dutch/Flemish] translates to 'shaken pot'. First noted this way in 1440. Refers to a mutton stew or soup with mixed vegetables and potatoes. [Which gave us the word hotpot]
Whatever it meant before, I have a miscellany of information for you this weekend.
Rosie was a superb 'Where's Wally?" on World Book Day. George went as "George and the Dinosaur". Which is currently his favourite book. [Sorry, no photos of his outfit]. Very impressed that Liz and Steph produced costumes from stuff they already had, so no need to go out and buy things.
George has started football classes and appears to be really loving them. I should not be surprised that living in Manchester, with both parents keen on sport, he will have an interest in the 'beautiful game' Look at that enthusiasm on his face!
Unfortunately covid remains rampant in London, and Rosie is off school, as she, and many of her classmates have tested positive. Grandma's Nursery has now become Grandma's Year One Zoom Tutorials. We've had daily sessions of phonics/maths/reading etc - and Liz has been doing other subjects in the afternoons. Rosie has really engaged with the activities.
Five weeks after I posted about the expedition to find Shackleton's ship - they have found it! One hundred years after his death, the ship has been located. Well done all those involved in this enterprise. Other things have been happening - but I'll share them later!
Grandma's Year One Zoom Tutorials sounds very grown up. Much more dignified for a Young Lady in Proper School. Hope Rosie is OK, now matter how grown up she is.
I found your blog while Rosie was in Grandma's Nursery. She's quite grown up now! I expect she misses her school friends yet having a good time with Grandma on zoom! Celie
I think the degree of preservation is astounding. Slightly sad to realise that the exploration was made easier because Global Warming means the ice is now thinner than it has been for 50 years.
What a good thing you are retired so that you can continue to play your part in Rosie's education during this pandemic. The news of the Endeavour is exciting.
Preacher, teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, craftswoman. Married to wonderful Pastor Bob since 1979, now happily retired to Norfolk, but still busy. I am blessed with two brilliant grown-up daughters and four wonderful grand children
Grandma's Year One Zoom Tutorials sounds very grown up. Much more dignified for a Young Lady in Proper School. Hope Rosie is OK, now matter how grown up she is.
ReplyDeleteThank you. We have to pick the right moment for our sessions. She has less energy this week
DeleteShe looks fab. Ah, I was going to post about Endeavour but had a feeling you would beat me to it!
ReplyDeletePoor kiddies with Zoom school!
Feel free to post about Endeavour, Kezzie- I am sure you have a good take on it [did they have any musicians on board?]
DeleteI found your blog while Rosie was in Grandma's Nursery. She's quite grown up now! I expect she misses her school friends yet having a good time with Grandma on zoom! Celie
ReplyDeleteThank you Celie- yes, she is a bit fed up and not being with her chums. Hopefully back to school on Monday
DeletePoor Rosie, hope she's soon well again.
ReplyDeleteThank you- it doesn't seem to have hit her too hard, fortunately
DeleteOh, I hope Rosie feels better, soon!
ReplyDeleteI always thought it was hodge-podge! Or, maybe that's the US version. :)
My apologies, Bless- you are absolutely right "Hodge-Podge " is the US version, and I should have mentioned that!
DeleteHow lovely for her to have her own Private school!
ReplyDelete...and lovely for me too!
DeleteThat Where's Wally costume is brilliant, she looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteWasn't it amazing to see Shackleton's ship so perfectly preserved under the sea. What an achievement.
I think the degree of preservation is astounding. Slightly sad to realise that the exploration was made easier because Global Warming means the ice is now thinner than it has been for 50 years.
DeleteWhat a good thing you are retired so that you can continue to play your part in Rosie's education during this pandemic.
ReplyDeleteThe news of the Endeavour is exciting.
I feel so privileged to be able to help her
DeleteI'd heard of hotchpotch as a mutton stew.
ReplyDeleteYour granddaughter is lucky to have you helping her out. So many kids are affected. I hope she isn't poorly and is clear soon.
She has finally tested negative and returned to school. Smiles all round
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