Monday, July 16, 2012

Enough, Alec in bubbles and Clare in bubbles.

1. There is enough batter left from yesterday to make two pancakes.

2. Alec has been talking a lot about bubbles so Nick runs him a bubble bath: "He was a bit uncertain at first, but then he picked up some bubbles and dabbed them on my nose."

3. After everyone has gone to bed, I run myself a bath full of pink and bubbles -- Lush bubble bars make the most luxurious foamy, filmstar baths -- and lie back with my decadent book about Venice.

Morning, errands and entertainment.

1. I murmur an acknowledging greeting to a passing bin man. He is a well brought-up African and replies with eye contact and a warm 'Goo...