Just keep grinning

Father's Day was really lovely and low key for us here. Ian had a bit of a lie in and some yummy pain au chocolat, some time to do his programming, and a gift of a photo book I made and had printed with photos I've taken of him and Audrey from throughout her life so far.

We went for a walk, and had yummy pizza for tea. It was just right.

Spending time every day just being together is so important for us. Things like eating together at the table, singing songs and nursery rhymes, playing games and making animal noises, playing with the musical instruments or the puppets.

Today we went along to the astronomy group of the home education network we belong to. It was such great fun, and Audrey had a good time playing with toys, watching the big kids in amazement, and reading her special library book about the solar system. Talking to the other mums felt really comfortable and fun, and the children were intelligent and interesting. A great bunch of people, and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

I'm very busy indeed recently with some behind-the-scenes stuff which will keep me on my toes until the end of August, although the payoff should be that I have a lot more time after that. I'm utterly exhausted, in desperate need of a break. Looking forward.

For now we're enjoying the sunny weather in between the summer storms.