Jo and I were on the beach at about 6.30 so that the others could have a little more sleep. As soon as Nan was up it was out with the water pistol and after her. It’s a beautiful day after yesterday’s rain. Pics in the gallery.
Josie and Heather looking at a stream in a verdant Welsh landscape. So verdant it seems to have turned my camera green. Pete and Ros came to say goodbye this morning before we left for Wales. They head back to South Africa next weekend to take up appointments in East London (where, as anyone who’s […]
That’s Adam doing his thing on the bass in the work band – fast becoming an institution, and a very good one at that. Grainy phone picture with no light … I have, as threatened, skipped lunch to retire to my spot under the tree. The Wotton House hotel in Dorking, Surrey should invest in […]
So that’s the problem. I live in a house with electricity … Heather arrived today …
It’s worth noting that feeding your child fruit snacks before letting them spend the afternoon swimming without a swim nappy on is not a recipe for a relaxing afternoon …
Josie and I set out early to the market to get stuff from the fishmongers to barbeque. He had live crabs and lobster, which we had a good look at and picked up (but didn’t have the heart to take home and eat). We bought sea bass and prawns. This was probably my first mistake of the day …
… That makes it a barbeque weekend, which means there won’t be an organic lamb chop to be had for love or money in any supermarket by 10am tomorrow …
“Now Josie, listen to daddy, look at me. [Holding her gently by the shoulders] We’re going to wake up baby very quietly – look at me please – we’re going to go into baby’s room very quietly and quietly wake her up. No-one’s going to shout ‘Wake up, baby!’, okay?”
There is much confusion in the English speaking world on the subject of pancakes. As with snow, we’re limited to a single word to describe something which, if you actually get close enough for it to matter, displays startling variety. I did nothing to alleviate this confusion today, and have no doubt that having run […]
Congratulations to Kerry and Gareth vH who are expecting their third li’l critter in September! Great to hear from you today Kerry. Kerry’s blog is at vanharm.blogspot.com Today has been arresting. No I didn’t get around to clearing the drains, painting the bathroom or re-arranging the nursery, but the day managed to fill up anyway. […]