There's a storm in the air

This morning I had to be up early - well, half an hour earlier: 9:30. I'm actually awake before this time, but despite my repetitions that I can be up earlier, I'm not generally needed before 10:00. So to fill the time before I'm 'allowed' downstairs & to the bathroom I've developed a habit for morning TV and my gmail inbox - last night I got some cracker news, so will be eagerly checking said inbox ridiculously often!

The whole of yesterday (slight exaggeration) I was researching info for my Castle Howard blog. I'd previously loaded the pics, so all that remained were a few inspirational words. I completed this at about 1 this morning and gleefully pressed 'publish post'. Well much to my annoyance, the post was published, but not at the top of the page!!! So if anyone is a bit interested in a little info on how the Howards & Henry VIII were related scroll down the page - it's all there!

Today is one of those days - its humid and muggy. I thought that it might be a cold day when I woke up, but then remembered that I had my window open (right by my bed) and my arm out from under the covers - and it wasn't cold! So it was going to be a warm day.

My next dilemma was what to wear. In a tactical move (one designed so I could do less laundry) I'd left all my dirty clothes in a pile, waiting for one big wash. Great - I have one decent warm day outfit that I can wear today, but then nothing for tomorrow and tomorrow is going to be even warmer! I have got a track pant that I could wear, but wasn't sure it would be appropriate attire - will check. So, I had to do laundry this morning (a mixed load - learning something all the time - apparently you can do them?) I'm sure this is fascinating everyone - I'm enthralled!

So... it's almost twelve and it's nap time. Lunch will be a little later - probably around 13:00 or 14:00 - time is on a go-slow here. Then, to keep up routine I'll take my 2 hour break, bag, book, and towel in hand and head over to the common to read and absorb some of the sun for a while. I'll probably wish I could be here all afternoon. Have a little nap, read some more, make a phone call or two and then check the time. Only one hour gone... what should I do for the next hour? Life is full of decisions...

Lucky

Teething troubles

You get a whole nights sleep, you have a night out with the NCT gals, not every nappy is a poo, you begin to “settle” into a routine… And then teething! It slobber-slaps you in the face and turns everything upside down! My super-salivating baby just wants to shove everything her mouth. She’s learnt to suck her thumb and I’m delighted, because she can’t throw it out her cot. But it’s completely thrown any semblance of a schedule out of sync! She’s not feeding properly and is waking up at night again. Her naps are all over the show. She’s clearly uncomfortable and that breaks my heart! And this is, apparently, just the beginning of the teething process!!! Send help / grandparents! We’ve got teething toys stashed throughout the house, including the freezer. So far the Matchstick Monkey Dinosaur has been a hit (just don’t try steaming the container, it will melt!) What are your top teething tips? Lucky x Ps. That’s my milk drunk Bug

Mad naps

After vomming/ salivating on three outfits by 06:50 this morning, I tried to cajole Bug into her early morning nap. This is the nap between her first waking up and 8am feed. And she really needs it! As we were watching the Olympics in our bedroom, I suggested she nap on our bed, snuggled next to me. While I watch the kayak/ canoes. But no, she had other plans. Apparently they were for me to get up. And for her to fall asleep on my shoulder in a really awkward fashion. I had to perfect the counterbalance cuddle. All while putting the laundry on, making breakfast (not quite eating it), sterilising bottles and pump accoutrements, making the coffee and re-packing her changing bag. But she slept, and I guess I’ll take that! Lucky x

One good thing about social distancing…

Is that nobody comes too close and I can get away with only half brushing my teeth (no toothpaste, had Bug in my arms and wouldn’t have been able to rinse). And not wearing deodorant (again, the baby!) Also, still wearing some of my pyjamas, semi-disguised as day clothes… But nobody can really tell cause they can’t get too close! Win! On top of that we had a very successful walk. The dog mostly listened and was easily distracted by treats. Bug slept the whole time and was seemingly nose-blind. And my back pocket doubled up as my coffee cup holder! Hands-free, here we come! Oh, and because we were out walking for so long - two hours, until it was time for the next feed - the dog is exhausted! He hasn’t been this tired since his play date with best friend Amber! Lucky x

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