Been on a 3 day round trip, starting on Bank Holiday Monday 29th, up to see Caitlin, Conor and Ava.

 

On way back popped in to see Jacob in Loughborough for cup of tea, inly he had not tea, no milks and no sugar…..so just had a catch up.

Then off to see Matilda, Chris and boys for an overnight stay on Tuesday night.

Phase II since Mabel was simply climbing/falling out of her cot with one side off we have decided to go the whole hog and put her in a proper bed, the futon. Still a bit of a problem settling as she seems to have changed her bed time forward to around 7, and then we still have a bit if crying before she flings herself back to bed.

Had a rude awakening, slight sound from Mabel’s room then our bedroom door opened to see a smiling squiggle! or maybe the expression was look how clever I am, climbing quietly out of my cot and then opening doors to some to your bed!

So it is time for the side to come off the cot, move a stair gate to Mabel’s bedroom door and big girl bed time.

20 months

Second one for Mabel

Lunch at Tony’s

Saturday night and Sunday PM

Aptly London Marathon day yesterday and Alice did her first long run for some time. 6 miles Farnham run to Mallards , 49 mins. Good time and very happy.

Caitlin and Ava looking lovely at wedding. Caitlin is heavily pregnant with Oscar.

First visit to see Reuben and Chelsea in their new flat, in Gloucester near the Quays.

Mabel with M & Mike, left after Lola finished work at 5.30, arrived around 8.00. Booked in to Travelodge.

Wine tasting; of course “Bang On” Alice guessed correctly, “Just Knock It Back” Martin didn’t!

 

On the Sunday morning we went for a run. Reuben had advised that there was a park 5 mins away. We ran 15 mins without seeing a park, turned around, ran back and saw it next to the Travelodge. Ran round park for 2 mins and met up at Bills for breakfast. Located at the Gloucester Quay area, beautiful weather and great location.

Later in the morning walked up Robinswood Hill, photos at hill top above.