The Fairy Cottage

Pootling along

So, my poor blogerino has been neglected once again.  I've not really had anything to report as I'm still fairly housebound with my stupid ankle.

Now, I know that I should be saying that I have used this time to spring clean, declutter and tend to my neglected garden but, alas, that would be a big ole fib.  In fact, I have no idea what I have been doing but I can hazard a guess that lots of faffing was involved.

*In other news*

Lottie had her Orthodontist appointment and all being well she will be having her train tracks fitted next month.  Although she isn't looking forward to having them fitted she can't wait to lose the plate.  Obviously, the train tracks will bring other issues but we will cross that bridge as we come to it.

The girlies learnt some morris dancing this week at Guides which has caused much hilarity. 

I think that is about it for now.  Leaving you with a piccie of me and Graham from about eighty years ago.

Toodle pip

And the sun shone

 

Yay, the sunshine is back and let's hope that it stays.

It's amazing how much brighter everyone seems to be when the sun is out.  Saying that, it's not very forgiving of my dusty windowsill or my still neglected garden.

We're still pootling along and the girlies have been hitting the books.  Lottie's mouth is a lot better and Miss Muffin's finger is finally healing up.  It wasn't a bad cut - well, it was just a butter knife - but, it was in an awkward place and she kept catching it.

The girlies had a fabulous time at Guides this week.  They went indoor climbing and had a blast.  They are super excited to be off to camp next month.  This is the first time they have been able to go together and they may spontaneously combust before they get there.

Fingers crossed my ankle is on the mend but I am having to wear trainers to give it some support.  It's goodbye to my super ugly but very comfy Crocs from now on though.

I'm off to investigate some Birkenstocks and hoping that they will be ok for the Summer.  Any thoughts on Birkies much appreciated.  I don't like the *slip slap* of flip flops and I have to be careful of straps that go across the achilles tendon.

Think that's about it for now.

Toodle pip

The dawn of a new era?

Who knows ...... Only time will tell, I guess.

On a personal level I am very pleased to see a new Education Minister.  The thought of officials being able to enter my house and interview my children alone fills me with horror.   That really is what was planned for those who have the audacity to home educate.

Well, that's the politics out of the way for a few more years ...... Hopefully!!!

*In other news*

The girlies had a camp fire cookout at Guides last night and Miss Muffin overcame her dreadful phobia of fire.  Yay!!! She did manage to cut her finger with a butter knife of all things though.  She's fine even though she had to face up to her two biggest fears ...... blood and fire.

We had dentist yesterday and, thankfully, nothing needed doing.  I had to pop Lottie into the Orthodontist as her mouth was sore and the dentist said it would be best.  She's got some gel now and it seems to be healing up so fingers crossed.

It's like an episode of a dodgy hospital drama as I am currently nursing a sore ankle.  I hurt my achilles tendon about 100 years ago and it flares up every now and then.   Hey ho, the swelling is going down and the marble bit is down to the size of a pea now so it's ok.

I'm not entirely sure what else we've been up to.  The new playhouse is almost finished and just needs a few external bits doing. 

I'm still decluttering and spring cleaning a few other areas of my life.  It's all good.

Leaving you with the *Rupert bear Sisters* gotta love those trousers.

Hope that you had a wonderful Wednesday

Toodle pip

Woosh!!!

That is how the first quarter of this year has gone.  It seems like a couple of weeks ago we were taking down the Christmas deccies and here we are into the second quarter of the year. Crazy mad but I guess there's not much we can do about it.

We're still pottering about and enjoying the sunshine here.  It's so nice to put the washing out on the line and get out and about without being all wrapped up.  The simple pleasures are sometimes the best.

The girlies playhouse is coming along nicely and just needs a worktop for them to do their art stuff.  Hopefully, that will be done this weekend and then we can get the rest of their stuff in there.  I'll pop some piccies on here when it's finished.

I can't wait to get rid of all the stuff clogging up my living room when it's done. 

Well, I'm off to enjoy the sunshine.

Toodle pip

Ooh, found this photo on an old mobile phone.  Miss Muffin must have been coming up for three and Graham had taken her to Maccie D's while I took Lottie to a party.

Loving the sunshine

My poor ole blogerino has been sadly neglected, again.  But, the weather has been far to nice to stay indoors and you have to make the most of it while you can.

The girlies are looking rather tanned already and have been making the most of their friends being on holiday from school.

We've also been sorting out the girlies new playhouse and it is now up and almost ready for them to unpack their stuff into.

I shan't be sorry to see the back of all their stuff.  They are planning lots of creative endeavours and get togethers with friends in there.

*In other news*

I've been having a go at some cutting and sticking.  It's been so long since I've done anything creative that I think I have forgotten how.  Anyhoo, I made this for a sketch challenge I saw somewhere on the big ole www.

It's not fantastic but I am making an effort to get back into the groove.

Hope that you're enjoying this glorious weather.

Toodle pip

Spring has sprung

Loving the sunshine ...... The red glowing face - not so much!!!

We've been out in the garden all day putting up the girlies new playhouse and while the sun wasn't terribly strong there was a bit of a breeze.

Hey ho, it's up and just needs fancifacating and the furniture built.  It takes up a huge part of my teeny tiny garden but it will be worth it to get rid of so much of their stuff from the house.   They have it all planned out and can't wait to get in.

*In other news*

We had visitors yesterday which proved to be ....... interesting!!! 

Miss Muffin has taken her splint off and so far so good.

Think that's about it for today.  Leaving you with my magnolia tree which has masses more flowers on it today.  I do love it but it flowers for such a short time.

Toodle pip

Clumsy Clara ......

...... I have no idea where she gets it from ...... Maria shuffles off into a dark corner!!!

Here she is with her lovely splint.  And, can you see a plaster on her elbow?

Yep, she fell off her bike again today.  Apparently, she was giving her friend S a *taxi ride* and their friend B slowed down and off she popped.

One grazed knee and elbow cleaned up and kissed better and she was off again. 

I'm just glad that she always wears her cycle hat.  I'm a real stickler for them as Graham was knocked off his bike and his hat had a big hole in it and I'd rather replace a broken hat. 

*In other news*

Lottie's sore mouth is much better and we have a few more weeks before her plate gets adjusted again.

The weather has been glorious in my little corner of jolly ole England.  The girlies have been out playing and have caught the sun already.  Hey, it's free vitamin D and they will never get rickets.

Rightie oh, I'm off as we have visitors tomorrow and it's way past my bedtime.

Toodle pip

Playing catch up

I really have lost the blogging habit and seem to be always playing catch up.   Not that I ever have anything exciting to say but you know what I mean.

So, what have we been up to?

Well, Lottie visited the Orthodontist and had her plate adjusted.  He was very pleased but she wasn't so impressed as it gave her a few very uncomfortable days. 

Miss Muffin fell off her bike on Easter Monday evening but seemed fine apart from a few scrapes and bruises.  However, she woke up on Tuesday complaining of a sore arm so we popped off to the local minor injuries unit.

The initial examination led them to think that she had fractured it but, thankfully, x-rays showed it was still in one piece.  She has to wear a splint thing for a week or so to give the ligaments time to heal and they have given her some exercises to do.

We have certainly been keeping the shares in Calpol and Nurofen buoyant.

And me, I'm good but I have fallen off the healthy eating wagon.  I am back on track and determined to lose my 4 stone target this year.

Graham has gone back to work after his week off and I am back on my spring cleaning/decluttering mission.  The nicer weather certainly puts a spring in your step.

Think that's about it for today.  Leaving you with Lottie who we have just discovered has legs that are longer than mine. 

Toodle pip

Sunny then soggy Saturday

Not sure what happened to the lovely sunshine from this morning.

I'm catching up on chores inbetween cleaning grazed knees, wiping away tears at lost blingage (ring) and hyperventilating at unannounced visitors and the fact that I look like Stig of the dump and my house still looks like *Paddy's market*.

So, I have been rubbish at updating once again but I really haven't been up to much.  

The girlies are grand and are gearing up for their Taekwon-do grading tomorrow.  They are super excited that their new playhouse should be here soon. 

I have been pootling along and have been making some Easter cards.  I will show you a piccie when I remember to take one.

Rightie oh, I am off to try and sort out my house.

Hope that you are having a lovely weekend.

Toodle pip

Ooh, I made this card the other day and while it is very beginner I wanted to use it as a marker and hopefully I will get better!!!

It's been a while

I really have got out of the habit of blogging and, although, it is only a vague diary for the girlies I really must get back into the groove.  Am I lone in finding that the longer I leave it the harder it gets?

To be honest I have lost my groove on a few things and am hoping to get back now that the better weather is here.  Don't get me wrong, it's all good but I know that it could be better.

So, what have we been doing?

Well, the girlies had a fabulous trip to an indpendent chocolate factory.  They got to make all sorts of delicious treats while the parents had a gossip and a cup of tea.

We've also been to an Armada day and lived in the year 1588 for the day which was very interesting.  The girlies are loving history at the moment so it was right up their street.

Other than that?  Not a lot really, just hitting the books, mooching around and enjoying life.

Rightie oh, I am off to sort out my living room as once again it looks like a whirling dervish had a party with all their dervish friends.

Toodle pip

Ooh, I have lost 10lbs on my kick start diet so that's 17lbs down and about 9 million to go!!!