1. Nick takes Alec from me in the changing rooms and I go back to the pool for a swim. I plan to do five lengths -- but end up doing ten, and get rather out of breath (I haven't swum lengths since before Alec was born). Then I go outside and float under the sky for a few moments.
2. On the climbing frame, Alec comes up against a giant toddler. "Boo," says the toddler leaning down. Alec puts his face close to the toddler's and says: "Boo!" right back.
3. Once Alec is settled, I go up to check on poorly Nick. He says he's put a clean cover on the winter duvet and "I'm wearing clean pyjamas and I feel much better for it."
Every day I want to record three things that have given me pleasure. This 3BT site is the original Three Beautiful Things.
Done, moon and Irish fairy tales.
1. A meeting that is over by 9.30am. 2. A big full moon is stuck on next door's chimney pots. 3. By my bed is a large and comforting boo...
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Good morning all -- welcome to all those who surfed in off Blogs of Note, and all the regulars too. I am thrilled at being a Blog of Note --...
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1. She brings soft almond cakes for pudding. 2. In the fridge I have a jug of lemon iced tea. 3. Sifting compost as the evening cools.
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Today a special guest post by Nick... 1. My wife's courage and stamina as she painfully brings our baby into this world. I'm so prou...