Where did April go?

I can't believe it is nearly half term!  Half way through this terms whole class string projects, past the point of report writing & parents evenings & on the home straight towards the end of the academic year & the summer holidays.  Whilst all has been very busy recently, I have also been thinking about the future & how I can improve my teaching next year.  I know there are many jobs out there where tweeks & review are necessary, but no job is this more important than in teaching!  In my group & whole class teaching I am currently wondering if it would be a good idea to write some of my arrangements down as I have spent lots of time developing increasingly complex parts for groups so that they sound less lime a Suzuki class & more & more like a proper string orchestra.  If I do write some of my arrangements down, what kind of notation would be best & is it worth looking into getting a book published?  So many questions going around my head & not enough time to sit & think them through properly!
So much about the move to Rutland was about finding more time.  However, I am just beginning to learn that much of that finding time is learning when to say no!  A good musician & teacher is always in demand & as I set up new work in Oakham & take on more music trust responsibilities it is becoming clear that I need to think much more carefully before saying yes when opportunities arise or I will burn myself out.Yes it's lovely to take on that new beginner group in a rural school, yes it would be lovely to play that Sunday evening gig with some really talented local players.  But sometimes you can find yourself with a full calendar for the next 8 days & evenings wondering when you might snatch some very much needed sleep!
So my moto for the rest of this year is this.  Check the diary, check the diary, check the diary!