hanging out washing in the rain

I thought I might get some peace and quiet there. But there are roadworks or something going on, so no. 🙁

However I have a cherished 2 hours just now with only one child, dp has taken dd to Woodcraft folk tonight. So my plan is to sort out the table, do some washing, do the washing up and bath ds – taking bets on how much of that I get done? (Rather more if I switch the computer off!)

We’ve been to home ed group this morning – the session was on mind maps, which appeared to tootle over dd’s head, right up til she did one, when it all seemed to suddenly sink in. There were also several tantrums – mainly around the sock issue. I’d brought her out in wellies, as it is a bit muddy out and about, and the thicker socks she wears under them wrinkle. That is a catastrophe, and can reduce her to hysterics – but how come it’s always just as ds has bumped his head, or needs feeding or some such?

Anyway, off to do some of my chores….see you all later no doubt.


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