Settling times

Finally, we are back in some kind of rhythm all be it a soggy one. I managed to squeeze in an afternoon in the potting shed and have prepped 30 pots to bring on in readiness of the horto (veg patch) being warm and dry, but for now the rain continues. I think we have had at least 10 days of serious downpours over Christmas, a damp and dingy new year but one full of hope and cheer.


The last few days have been so hectic, we have had TT's 5th birthday celebrations yesterday - big lump in my throat to know that my darling daughter is growing so fast. We went to the cinema and watched the Princess and the Frog - a good adaptation of an old classic. We have stomped in puddles, skidded in sludge and enjoyed a day of snow again, but mostly big black skies filled with water.

Fuzzy warm good things


2 fruit loaves rising by the open fire
The homemade fishcakes browning in the oven
2 young souls playing on the stairs
The candlelight flickering on the mantle
The homebaked bread made by the man
The twitchy kittens eager for the rain to vanish
The old boy hound frowning at the gloomy sky
The long delayed presents still dueto arrive
The lovely wise people we will see on Saturday
The endless possibilities tomorrow may bring
Befana - the good witch came and left goodies
The bulbs peeking through the grass

For now a few pics of the children taken with Granny and Grandad at the weekend. x