For most of June we had nothing but rain and coldish days but then it changed drastically and for the past few weeks we've had temperatures of over 35 so it was a pleasant surprise to wake up to not only a coolish breeze, but also rain. For most of the day it's been pouring down although right at this moment it looks like it's tapering off and the forecast for tomorrow onwards says it's to be hot again. Not exactly pleasant when you have to be out in it all day.

Last month we had another meeting with the owner/head coach to discuss what High school Keita will go to. He got quite a few 'offers' from the top baseball schools in different parts of the country, and 3 weeks ago we went to look at one of the ones in Osaka. It was one I'd never have thought he'd choose to go to but after seeing it, talking to the coaches and also to the parents of one of the boys who is 2 years ahead of him, it's very likely that he's going to choose that one. Wherever he goes, he's opted to board so the fact that it's less than an hour away and we can go and see him play (many don't allow phones or visits) means we can see how he's doing. Also, 3 boys from a different but local team that he knows through playing matches are also going so he won't be totally 'alone'. Nothing has been decided but it's looking more and more likely to be the one. His friend who he's been with since elementary school has opted to go to a school outside of Osaka as there is more chance of getting to play at Koshien that way (to play at Koshien is what they all dream of but Keita says he's not that bothered. He's set his sights even higher - to go professional!).

Aya left for China this morning to meet a couple of her old Uni friends who are already there. I think she comes home either Sat or Sun morning so isn't there for long but at least has the chance to see them again.

After next weeks lessons, I'm on holiday for 2 weeks and really looking forward to the break. Most likely we won't be going anywhere but knowing that I don't have a schedule to keep is going to be bliss - I bet next week drags by!