Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Lie quietly, invalid's lunch and a change.

1. Alec is still not quite himself so I let him lie on the sofa watching TV all day. The outings to and from Bettany's nursery session are enough exercise and it feels good not to be constantly nudging him to try more useful activities.

2. To make up a lunch with teeny tiny tempting morsels and to see it all eaten.

3. When we get home, to take Bettany straight upstairs and bub her off to sleep in a cool, quiet room.

Start of the heat, finishing early and lights out.

1. It's not too long after 8am and I can already feel the heat in the air as I begin my walk on the common. My body responds to the warm...