Smudgieville photos 1

Date: 06 July 2006 11:40:13

Life is full and active - one of the blessings of being off work to care for dad is being able to be there for some of the Smudgelets' adventures.

This morning was sports day. No, I did NOT run in the mummies' race! But blue team were the overall winners, much to Smudgelet's delight

Tiddles was delighted to get Chico as his horse for the last few riding lessons, and also to move from being a beginning to a "walk/trot" lesson. He's definitely getting the hang of it, if only he could control his arms which fly upward everytime he kicks.

Last night was a real treat as my brother phoned to say that the boat he's on at the moment was moored in Cowes and did I want to take the boys for a tour (and me for a cuppa with him). I didn't need asking twice.

And my sister and I managed a whole afternoon out together at one of my all-time favourite places, Shanklin Chine. If you ever visit the Isle of Wight, this is one place you really must go, especially on a hot day. It really is like magically stepping out of the day to day world and into paradise... and their cakes do nothing to spoil that impression! ;)

I really must lose this excess weight that I've gained this last couple of years. I hate seeing photos of me just lately - when life becomes easier I will be able to get into the exercise routine again and shift some of my padding... at least, that's what I keep telling myself. Still, it's me, and better to accept that it is me than worry about things right now when there's nothing I can do... and besides, the Smudgelets like having a cuddly mum!