Bishop Tony came to take communion this morning, which was rather nice. Afterwards, we had refreshments - I took some GF chipolatas and volunteer vicar* brought some GF macaroons, which was nice of her. I was chatting with Tony as we drank tea, then we both put our cups down so he could sit with the kids and I and another mum took photos. When we ( Read more... )

When I got home tonight, YoungBloke was getting ready to go out to Cubs. I looked at the badges over his uniform and said "next time you're awarded a badge, I'll teach you how to sew it on". I wasn't quite expecting the reaction I got ( Read more... )

We spent a lovely evening at anged and iainh's, enjoying pleasant company, interesting wine, a lovely kitten and tasty food. Thanks everyone! Then we came home and poured YoungBloke into bed, at 11.30pm. Watched Jools Holland's Hootenanny, drank whisky, watched to fireworks on the other side of the valley (v good value!) and finally went to bed around 2am ( Read more... )

YoungBloke: Mummy, you're going to have the best Christmas ever!
Me: Am I? That's lovely. Why will it be the best Christmas ever?
YB: Because you've got meCan't argue with that ( Read more... )

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.Last night after Cubs, we had the following conversation ( Read more... )

YoungBloke (7) and I have just had the following conversation ( Read more... )

Got to admit, I'm enjoying this new phone!


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Well, if you can call 3.30pm evening ( Read more... )

More snow. It was raining when I went to bed, obviously the temperature dropped during the night. In the last 20 mins it's gone from snow on the ground to snow-drizzle to proper fat snowflakes ( Read more... )

The plan: a day trip to York, using the free train tickets that expire today, to walk around the walls and enjoy the city ( Read more... )