1. In the dark, a cheerful wide-awake little voice says: "Hallo Mummy!" and then he goes straight back to sleep.
2. I don't find the pound coin I need -- but I do find the exact change so I don't have to make the customer services lady change a twenty for me.
3. No need to worry: they've tucked Alec's monkey and his fishy book into his nursery bag. How do they keep track of all the toys and jumpers and blankets that the children are clutching when they arrive?
Breakfast, drift and pour.
1. I start to say no because I've already eaten breakfast and I don't want the work of cooking French toast for everyone else -- but...
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1. Stirring the brewing coffee to break the floating crust and bring up the crema. 2. We have donuts to give the children at teatime. 3. Th...
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1. We are sheltered under the garden centre's great barn roof. There is a rush of sound and air as the rain comes down. 2. A mushroom, c...
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1. Technical difficulties. I let go of having working earbuds for this walk. Then I have one last try, and they switch on. 2. Acorns crunchi...