1. To spot a smattering of yellow on the forsythia hedge across the way.
2. Bettany and her friends have discovered the joys of urban legends, and we are treated to the highlights during supper.
3. Bettany and I have cut out a lot of felt raindrops for her World Book Day costume. But now they are pinned on to the skirt, I'm wondering about the minimum amount of sewing I can get away with. 'My mother will do those,' says Nick confidently. 'Or some of them.'