the adlards

2005 is nearly over so I thought – in the brief time left to me while the Three are sleeping and I’m still entirely sober – that I’d treat you to one of those obligatory retrospective glimpses …

Thanks Ben & Anna! Today’s top conversation: “Josie do you know where we’re going today?” “To the park!?” “No we’re going to get noodles. Where do we get noodles?” “From noodle shop!” “No, we go to Wagamamas.” “Wagamamas … ” “Yes, that’s right Jo.” “Yes, that’s right! And Wagajosie … and Wagasophie … ” Mirth-induced […]

Dan came to visit today and brought his Mum and Dad with him. It was good to catch up with the Midgleys - Dan’s growing fast and they’re all doing very well. There was also a spot of drain cleaning in my day; a blocked drain with a frozen scum layer over the top, but the […]

Three new albums in the gallery

Boxing Day’s my favourite day of the year. Let’s be honest, the preceding couple of days are really something of a trial …

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas

I swear she could see it. She was so focussed and anxious that I was convinced something nearer by was burning. I started searching the skyline and buildings in that direction for signs of flames.

“That’s right. And what’s Mummy’s other name?”

I have decided, while brushing my teeth having finished off the previous post which was a multi-day task under the circumstances, that the whole idea of a work/life balance is bollocks …

Michelle’s quite ill so I’ve been working from home since Friday – it turns out that doing a full day’s work while looking after the Three makes for a long day. I’ve learned to use the mute button on my mobile to good effect …