Monthly Archives: December 2011

The process of crafting presents this year did have its fraught moments but I consider it pretty successful in that the results were good and the boys saw it through.  Lucas nearly abandoned it when two of his beautiful fimo … Continue reading →

At the beginning of December we managed to get the Christmas cake done and the mincemeat made for the mince pies.  We tried to use magic but in the end manpower won out. Dante has become quite helpful these days … Continue reading →

We started with the traditional opening presents in bed while mum tries to open her eyes.  And yes, I am in there somewhere. Their friends had been away for a couple of weeks but they had come back yesterday without … Continue reading →

Just a few conversations we’ve had recently: LUCAS: ”What do you think the worst thing to be run over by would be mum?” ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (On hearing Dante scream for the milk)  ANTON:  AAAaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!  (very loudly!) MUM:  (shocked) No Anton! What are you … Continue reading →

Last weekend we had a new trip out and took the Cremyll ferry over to Cornwall from Plymouth which was really pretty. The weather has been so mild recently We went past all the Stonehouse Navy barracks. And went to … Continue reading →

And no, we are not military minded but are ending up with real respect for the Armed Forces.  They have been so kind and inclusive with our boys and very organised too.  We’re so impressed with the activities they offer. … Continue reading →