Morning, more time, and extra hour.
1) A morning to myself – I got all sorts of things done, and ticked off the list. 2) After lunch we went to the new Helix Park. While K and M went for a rollerblade session together, A and I went for a...
View ArticleSpecial breakfast, social, and winners!
1) We had “special breakfast” this morning for the first time in ages. A veritable feast of freshly-cooked hot waffles, crispy bacon, and maple syrup. The perfect start to the day! 2) An afternoon with...
View ArticleRe-stock, socks, and flowers.
1) To go shopping and re-stock the fridge and the cupboards. And the supermarket have restocked A’s favourite smoothies, so he’s going to be a happy boy at lunch tomorrow . 2) That moment when the thin...
View ArticleLong walk, second run, and dinner.
1) A long walk in the autumn sunshine – all golds and greens, and clear blue skies. 2) A and I went for our second run – he was really keen to go, even though it was harder today – it was windy and...
View ArticleQuieted, good use of time, and cast on.
1) This morning I was visited by (amongst others) by a very small fractious boy. Cuddled in his mummy’s arms, he eventually succumbed to sleep. When he awoke, he was a much happier baby! 2) I was...
View ArticleBack, new project, and independence.
1) The restoration of some semblance of routine and normality this week, and to find I finally have some time to myself. 2) Choosing yarn for a new project, one that I’ve been requested to knit. I’ve...
View ArticlePhotocopier, helpful, and sleep-walker
1) To find out that the photocopier was able to copy both sides, and had a stapling function – before I started creating the eighty-two four page, double-sided booklets! 2) A has been exceptionally...
View ArticleShopping with Dad, home, and well done!
1) Today was my annual Christmas shopping date with my Dad. We had a really nice morning, browsing and buying, and then ended with a lovely lunch out. 2) To be home, warm and dry and out of the rain....
View ArticleMandarin, good friends, and time flies.
1) With sponsorship from the Confucius Institute, M’s class have been learning to speak some Mandarin. They will also be performing a couple of songs at a concert in a couple of weeks time. The other...
View ArticleLooked after, family, and getting better.
1) I’ve been unwell over the last few days – “just a virus”, but it’s left me pretty weak and exhausted, and suffering from brain fog. And, of course, this is the week when K is away the whole week...
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