More showers

Everyday I wake up when all the girls are here hoping for good weather. There isn't the money for fancy days out and indoor play area's, but there are lots of free parks and lovely countryside to explore, but only if the weather is right. Today the weather wasn't right yet again.

Most of the day was spent inside from the morning through to the afternoon. The only exception was a brief trip to the supermarket to pick up supplies for everyone. Other than that we spent the day playing, having cuddles, watching television and DVD's. It was fun but nothing exciting.

It is just a shame we haven't had the weather the we wanted for Lucy's stay with us, and what made it more disappointing was it was her last full day with us. Let's hope for something a little better tomorrow before she returns to the city.

Stormy Saturday

Yet another those wet and sunny days that have made up the summer. This one however was slightly different as a sunny early morning was replaced by storm clouds and heavy rain. So much rain in fact that some of the local drains were overwhelmed and some of the roads showed signs of flooding.

The weather once again made a mess of the day. In the morning I got up with Lucy and we snuggled together watching television until she wanted breakfast. Then after breakfast we played until we were joined by her older sisters, and they all went off together into the family room.

The storms hit around lunchtime. What surprised me was how scarred Lucy was of the thunder and lightening, I only ever seen that once before, no reassurance could settle her other being cuddled. Thankfully they didn't last too long and once the worse was over I distracted her with play as the rain fell outside.

The rest of the afternoon was once gain spent indoors, much to everyones disappointment. It's not that we didn't have fun, it just this is the time of year for getting outside and having fun. All kinds of games were played to try and make the day exciting. 

After dinner, came quiet time and Lucy settled down to watch a DVD and the older two girls caught up with there friends online, exchanging gossip and stories of the day. Then came bedtime and after her stories from everyone, her kisses and cuddles, she fell asleep, to be joined later in the land of dreams by her sisters.

I just hope we get at least one more good day before all three girls are parted again. I'm not sure if this summer is any worse than any other but it feels it, and I can't remember another like it.

Out Again

Well, it wan't the sunniest of days, there was the odd shower but at least in the afternoon turned out fine and sunny. It was just what the Doctor ordered as they say and we all broke free from the house and had some fun.

The morning was like many others so far, I got up to the happy little face of Lucy smiling away and we gathered her things and went downstairs. As we woke up we watched TV and snuggled up together before I made some breakfast for her. She has really taken a shine to boiled eggs and today was no exception. Then the morning started for us and the play began with people joining us as they appeared, which took as through to lunchtime.

In the afternoon the weather settled down. The ground had dried out and everyone wanted to make the most of the day in whatever way they could. This for the older girls meant a trip into town to met up with friends and enjoy the sunshine and for Lucy a trip out to the country park in Melton where she had a grand time on all that was on offer, especially the aerial runway. It was just a shame it all had to end and we had to head home. It was so nice to be outside in the sun.

Once home it was time to get on with dinner as the Emily and Catharine arrived back at the house. The girls spent the time before and after dinner having fun and enjoying each others company before it was time for Lucy to go to bed. She was shattered after her day, and after her stories, kisses and cuddles she fell straight asleep, with her big sisters following her into the land of dreams a few hours later.

It was nice to be able to get out of the house for all of us and have some fun. I know how we all love to get out and about and I hope we get another chance soon. Let's hope for some more sunny afternoons before the summer has passed us by.

Home Sweet Home

Another one of those mixed bag weather days that have made this summer what it is. It's not something anyone wants but what we have been given for some reason. The result was the plans to go out in the afternoon were foiled yet again.

I had a lovely early morning with Lucy until eventually until I gave in and let Lucy wake up Emily in the middle of the morning.  At this point Emily took over playing with Lucy for a while until Catherine turned up from her sleep over and had her turn before lunch.

The afternoon was much like the others. A mixture of playing, games and watching videos together, with the rain preventing trips to the outdoors. We did anything we could think to do to pass the time and to have some fun. This all took us through to dinner, more play and bedtime for little Lucy and then everyone else.

The thing I have gained most about the time we have all had together, so far, is that families make homes. Having little Lucy here is a delight and she certainly makes the place come alive with her chatter. I just love the way she has fitted in and found her spot within the family, she just seems so at home.

Sunny Afternoon

At last a day we could at least make something of and get out a little and enjoy the afternoon sunshine. It has been long over due since Lucy arrived home to stay for a while. It must be the wettest summer I can remember.

The morning started slowly and quietly with every one getting up when they wanted. There wasn't any urgency to do things as given the weather and nothing was really planed, other than getting out when we could. So as people woke up and after breakfasts they watched television, played and generally relaxed until lunchtime. 

In the afternoon we got out and about, partly to get some shopping done, but mainly as far I was concerned and Lucy too, to get out to the park and in to the fresh air. That we did with all our jobs done and Lucy chose pirate park over the others I gave her to choose from. She had a smashing time playing with her and getting me to join in with her games, especially on the pirate ship. It was just so nice to be outside again and in the sunshine and she Lucy running around and smiling.

When we got home everyone settled down to watch a film together and I got on with making dinner without interruption. After we ate Lucy had time to settle down form her day before she went to bed. She was so tired from the day and after her stories, kisses and cuddles form those she loves, off she went to sleep straight away. With Lucy in bed, Emily's departed for a sleep over at her friends and the house fell quiet.

It hasn't been the most exciting of days but at least we weren't indoors all day. Hopefully we will have more long sunny spells, if not a sunny day or two before the girls are parted for a while, but whatever happens it is a joy to have them altogether.