Scissor happy

Every plastic straw in the drawer is getting shredded this week. It's an activity which keeps him focused but we are fast running out of supplies.

Cycling with trailer!

Our first trip out. Me cycling, Ez and Calvin giggling and fighting in the trailer and MJ coming on his bike behind as I’m paranoid the trailer is going to disconnect and roll back down the hill.

This morning.

As the weather is still so mild and dry we are getting out as much as our energy levels will allow us.

This morning we have been washing the car, gathering leaves and making quite a mess with red and blue paint.

Teething trouble

Red cheeks and constant dribble can only mean one thing, teething trouble. After a week of sleepless nights we are catching up this week but still no sign of those pesky teeth.

Trinity, Dublin

My brother is getting married next year and he has asked me to do some architectural sketches of the places he and Diane have visited. I’ve been holding off getting started as I really wanted to try doing them on an iPad Pro. Now that my laptop has died and M very kindly purchased a pro for me I have made a start. The pro and draw apps are taking a little getting used but last night I made an attempt at a first sketch. Interestingly it took the same amount of time as it used to when I did it by hand, then scanned and coloured in photoshop.

Sunny, autumnal days

We have had some beautifully sunny autumn days in the last couple of weeks. So we are trying to get to the park as often as possible before the rain stops us from venturing too far.

Workmen

Finally someone has decided to fix the handle on my pantry door. He walks in from the garage with purpose in his step and a screwdriver in hand.