but only in that we were supposed to be going to Honley show to see my sister compete, which she had said was in the afternoon. I got a text from her this morning at 10 o’clock to say her class was at 10, so we missed that
We went anyway, as we [...]
of the Puddles and the Portico! And although I took my laptop with me, it only came out once I think, so this is all from memory.
Weds morning we went to Shirebrook, where the activity was basket weaving. Must take a photo of Big’s basket, it’s fab. Woven from cane, she did [...]
off the path
Newest addition is cute, although he didn’t seem to be in a mood for cuddles today - never mind, an excuse to go back! (Like we *need* an excuse, :grin:) And as ever, a lovely time had by adults, chatting, and children, playing. Didn’t see Big dressed up in [...]
As all the guests have gone
Small is sitting next to me drawing, and Big is working on a Hoobs book. I’ve caught up on the blogring, the washing is out although I’ve a pile of washing up to do.
The weekend didn’t really turn out according to plan. Not that there was all [...]
That’s no good, I won’t be able to remember a thing
Let’s see, Big stayed at Barbara’s after our group on Monday, and was brought back Tues afternoon. I spent Tues morning decluttering, reasonably successfully, and it must have catching, as Tim got to work on the back bedroom.
Barbara came round [...]
It was fun
So that was the afternoon - lots of children, adults, newspapers and tape. Worked well I thought, think ppl enjoyed it. And there was playdough for children while adults rolled up paper tubes, so everyone had a chance to get messy.
Evening - went back to Barbara’s where the [...]
I’ve been having complete chaos workwise on the ‘puter, as well as still trying to study for my java exam (which I’ve wimped out on and postponed for another couple of weeks) so I haven’t felt all that much like blogging recently. I ought to make the effort to make little notes - it’s [...]
and requests for hothousing.
It was an odd day yesterday.
Um, struggling to remember much of it - the drawback of regular blogging I think, as usually I don’t have to apply my memory, I can just read back. Do know that my parents popped round, seemed to be wanting to discuss the HE thing, but [...]
Better get a cup of tea and a chair, it’s a long one
Been a lovely day today, which is a huge improvement on the rest of the week. Well, it was OK when Mimi was round the other day, the smalls were no trouble, but Big and I are going through one [...]
It’s not an inner circle joke as such, although I suppose ppl who know us better will know that Tim and I originally met on an email list, got to know each other by IM and phone, before meeting on my doorstep at dawn, nearly 7 years ago now.
Awww…..
two children later ;), we’re still going [...]
Hm. Guess I’m not going to list NCIS as the font of all wisdom then
Let’s see, what have we done today? More primary history. Another reading lesson, another few grey hairs. Discussed it with Kirsty later, and decided a new approach is required - I’m getting locked into another of those string pulling [...]
Aargh, they changed everything on CBeebies, and for the first time in ages we’ve got Nick Jr on at bedtime - where’s Kevin and the bedtime song? What’s a Jimmer Jammer when it’s at home? Although it has to be said that Small seemed to rather enjoy it, he was bopping away with [...]
Did I remember this track for my life soundtrack? Runaway train - marvellous.
Long warped days in Durham, close friends gone different ways to different worlds, hope they are smiling now.
Anyway, today has been largely acceptable, but not much more. So we’ll gloss over that, and look back on yesterday instead.
Went up to [...]
the virtual one and found this.
Can’t remember whether I ever posted it, so thought I really ought.
for pretty much the whole day.
I was operating completely on autopilot this morning which would explain how I managed to get to the Chesterfield group with only about half of the stuff I set out to take. Hohum. The good news is that there is another woman who has small children who is [...]
how did that happen then?
We did all this. in November. Wonder if there’s anything else we’ve covered without knowing it.
Anyway, today.
I’m afraid it hasn’t been the calmest start to the New Year. Shouty mummy made a big come back - something to do with having a madcap little girl, and a very inquisitive little [...]
as I haven’t yet this year!
As has been mentioned elsewhere, we went away for New Year’s Eve. Big was delivered back at 9am on the morning, along with her friend A, and I pottered about getting ready to go over to Meltham, while Tim raced about and went off to Leeds to meet with [...]
or not of both of them anyway.
Slept in this morning, can’t think why Then P rang, and offered to have Big overnight tonight, after she’d been shopping. I offered to have A while she went shopping so she said she would drop him off about 2.
I set out with a very grumpy [...]
Both of them.
Missed Big this morning - had to get Small’s breakfast all by myself! Seriously though, did make me realise that somewhere along the way it changed from being slow waiting for her to do whatever it was she wanted to do to help, to suddenly being really useful having her [...]
Another late morning - must get a grip on this. Mornings are drifting and bedtimes are slipping and before I know it it’s lunchtime and time to go out…I made gloop this morning and then didn’t get around to putting the washing in, so we’re getting very close to an underwear crisis (I *hate* [...]