Well the summer holidays are almost over. The last few days, in which name tags need to be attached to clothing (I had high hopes of doing this as the clothes were bought), bookbags need to be replenished - new folders were purchased last week, pencil cases the week before. The horrendous expense of shoes has to be suffered (2 pairs school shoes, plus trainers, plus new shoes and wellies for the little pink one). PE bags need to be filled. Order, and routine will once again return to the weekday mornings - ok, shouting and rushing around will.
We've had fun. Been on a sub-marine (out of water), down a coal mine, to the beach, played with the waterslide - though not nearly enough, its not really been warm enough. The boys and Millie have enjoyed playing with their bikes - you can see the route they take round the garden, where the grass has been flattened. We've had sunny days in the park, at childrens farms (and saw brand new born that day peacocks, hiding under a trampoline).




So when I reflect back, its been good. We've the library to visit before school starts (or there will be fines to pay), and perhaps a final day trip out.....