How is it ten days since I last post? I really buy into the
concept that time moves more quickly as you age because each minute becomes a smaller
proportion of the time you have lived. That’s why double physics on a Friday afternoon
dragged then? I just hadn’t lived!
Day 69
:: Receiving
the proofs though for my chapter. It’s always strange seeing my work in
publication mode. I always end up thinking ‘Blimey I wrote that, how did that
happen?!’ Then I send it to my Mum who doesn’t always‘get’ the subject matter (she's never studied science) but always
gives great feedback!
Day 70
:: There are
a family of ducks in the pond/fountain outside one of the university buildings.
It’s a necessary part of our morning walk up to nursery to stop and say hello…
:: Coffee with
a friend who celebrated her recent 40th in NYC. Hearing all her
news. I miss working with her.
Day 71
:: Sticky toffee
pudding and ice cream (neither homemade but delicious)
:: Planning
to start my socks (see Christina’s pattern) but realising I couldn’t for the
life of me remember how to join in a circle…so started some mitts with chunky wool
(yes in June!!) as a trial. AM managing to knit indie out but will turn them
when I’ve finished.
Day 72
:: On such a
beautiful day we took a trip to Fountains Abbey. We went for a huge walk all
around the lake and Abbey. BigR collected wild flowers and leaves and we made a
‘display’ when we got home. The flowers have really faded now but at least the
photo still exists.
:: Both girls running through the sprinkler in the afternoon. Such a simple joy.
Day 73
:: After
such a beautiful day of course the weather couldn’t last. It rained heavily.
BigR needed new shoes and so after a very brief trip to the shoe shop (pink ,
check. Sparkly light, check – all her own choice!) we settled down to watch the
rain (and create havoc and chaos inside!)
Day 74
:: Taking
the girls swimming again. BigR tried without armbands – a success. I think she’ll
need some lessons soon…LittleR loves the water but has absolutely no fear (in
water or on stairs or climbing…BigR is far more cautious a person) and is more than
happy to get her face and head wet! She’ll need exceptionally close watching!!
Day 75
:: A very,
very early rise. Not down to children but to the ABO being on ‘earlies’. Now I
could use this time to catch up on work/cleaning/sorting/ironing but I just lay
in bed with my kindle and catching up with blogs!
:: Torrential
rain – and being inside when it was falling.
Day 76
:: It was
the evening for new parents at BigRs school. As I sat in the room on the low
benches I was struck by the fact that all the people in the room would have indirect
and direct influence on BigR over the next 7 years. She’ll thrive at school but
for possibly the first time I had one of those completely bittersweet moments.
:: This was
quickly extinguished with the thought of book bags (available from the office
for a price) pump bags (available from the office for a price), uniform – most children
like to wear the embroidered cardi/jumper with an embroidered polo shirt (of course
they do) and please sew in the name tags; iron on tags and indelible markers aren’t
good enough. Deep sigh! I’m sure it’ll be all fine when it gets going.
Day 77
:: Time in
the garden when the girls were in bed. Watering the plants. They’re really
coming along now. Still plenty to tackle though.
:: After a
busy day – climbing into fresh sheets.
Day 78
:: Enjoying
a quiet moment between the ABO leaving (another very early start) and the girls
getting up.
:: Receiving
my beautiful bracelet from Leanne. It was wrapped so beautifully with a lovely card.
I love the colour – thank you so much!!
