Reading the paper for the second day in a row! I know amazing isn't it! However I realise now why I don't usually read one more than once a week, it's because they repeat the same story over and over through the week. The same story just get expanded and other people commentate on the same story ... I don't know why they don't wait til the end of the week and just report the whole thing? Anyway, this very sad story if the giraffe getting 'culled' at Copenhagen ...

The child is a genius! Last night Inspired by the variety of wildlife paying us a visit Amelia created giraffes from the mega blocks. Amelia's mum can't join in because there isn't a large green base, maybe Elle has taken it to Australia with her? (Family Lego joke) Amelia let us lay in til 8.30 which was very kind of her. I think she thinks we are on a big adventure because her first words to me were 'this' as she pointed towards the great outdoors.... 'This, t...

Me: Oh look it's a squirrel! Housemate: 'What is it?' Me : a squirrel Housemate: oh is duck No he isn't hearing impaired he fills in the gaps as he sees fit. Well we got here ok. Floods what floods, we will be fine no water anywhere near us .... She says looking out towards the lake. Never before have we seen the duck pond in the village centre so high. Given all the eating drinking and shopping venues surround this pond I'm sure they will drain it quicker ...

Well we are off on our travels again soon. Somewhere exotic and cosmopolitan... No not the Bahamas... Centre parcs elveden forest near thetford! Ok so not exotic or cosmopolitan but hey it's a holiday! A break from the routine and goodness knows we all need it! Not just vikki and I this time, Laura, Amelia and both housemates so it's a bit of a busmans holiday but they all also need a break from the 'normal' week. We have had this break booked for more than ...

Testing testing one two testing! Just testing to see if it still works! Off on our travels to turkey on Monday Can't wait despite extremely bad hotel reviews and a threat of rain! Not even leaky taps and mouldy walls could dampen our resolve to have an amazing week Will keep you posted