The lodger and I have just finished putting together a small set of swings for the twins - a present for their first birthday tomorrow. We'll be having a party* on Saturday, with 4 children of the same age from their swimming class. #2 son and wife had hoped to be with us but he can't get leave so she'll be on her own. After a little foot shuffling the lodger has confirmed that he and last year's bridesmaid are a serious item and so she'll be with us too.
ION the new au pair is settling in well, the "old" one is about to go off travelling for a couple of weeks before flying back to Sweden near the end of August.
*The small party has now grown to c24 adults, 6 c1 year old children plus 5 older siblings. 😳
Enjoy the party @TheOrganist. The main thing I remember from our son's first birthday was him trying to touch the candle flame.
We did some gardening this evening. In the winter we were all full of talk about spending our summer evenings in the garden. I think this is the first time we've actually done it!
FWIW, my 36th birthday coincided exactly with our next-door neighbour's daughter's 18th.
We didn't have a joint celebration (!) but a few glasses of WINE were drunk in honour...
Warm again, but often Cloudy, in Arkland the Stifling, where even a north-westerly Breeze fails to refresh.
Feeling a bit flaky after Monday's Pilates, I've been pottering about (with Restage in between Potterings), and the Wheelhouse is now nicely swept and tidy. Some shirts may be washed this afternoon, if I can summon up the energy, but Lunch (SALMON FILLETS n'Crispy Potato Flakes) must be eaten first.
A most pleasant excursion to Stratford on the train today. Lunch was lunched (fish and chips in my case, husband en rouge wanted PIE) and we went to see the butterfly farm, where I've never been before. Very nice place.
We went to visit a butterfly farm years ago. My wife couldn't cope with the fluttering around her. She's the same in aviaries with small birds, but loves birds of prey.
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ION the new au pair is settling in well, the "old" one is about to go off travelling for a couple of weeks before flying back to Sweden near the end of August.
*The small party has now grown to c24 adults, 6 c1 year old children plus 5 older siblings. 😳
We did some gardening this evening. In the winter we were all full of talk about spending our summer evenings in the garden. I think this is the first time we've actually done it!
We didn't have a joint celebration (!) but a few glasses of WINE were drunk in honour...
Warm again, but often Cloudy, in Arkland the Stifling, where even a north-westerly Breeze fails to refresh.
Feeling a bit flaky after Monday's Pilates, I've been pottering about (with Restage in between Potterings), and the Wheelhouse is now nicely swept and tidy. Some shirts may be washed this afternoon, if I can summon up the energy, but Lunch (SALMON FILLETS n'Crispy Potato Flakes) must be eaten first.