Mug of a mum!

The highlight of my year is over (Wimbledon):( I thought this week might seem dull, but at the moment I have 9 of my daughter's girlfriends in the house. They are meeting here between 10pm & 3am before setting off for holiday to Aiya Napa. I need to get up for work at 6am and really need more than 3hrs beauty sleep. And I do wish she hadn't told me of their plans to go on a booze cruise. There is an old Chinese proverb(!): "What happens in Aiya Nappa stays in Aiya Nappa". I so hope that's true - I don't want to think about what she will get up to.
My son has decided to cook a piece de resistance in the kitchen. He is a typical chef and will leave the kitchen in a right mess. Meanwhile, the dog appears to have developed diabetes and keeps making puddles on the kitchen floor. Apart from this (and more) - life's good!

There is only one.............

Had a fantastic day spectating on the new court 3. Saw 3 round 3 singles matches and a mixed doubles 1st round match - Heather Watson, aged 17, & Ross Hutchins (both GBR) won. Could Heather be one of our champions of the future?

Love is nothing in tennis, but in life it's everything.

Been a real couch potato today. Watched the complete series of Anne Of Green Gables (a childhood favourite) on DVD. Now I remember when I why I started specifying that my middle name is "Anne with an e" - truly a timeless classic.
Week 1 of the tennis is well underway. At great expense I have had my laptop rigged up so I can watch non-stop tennis whilst sitting in the garden. However, Monday has been the only day that's been warm enough to sit outside. Nothing to stop me enjoying a Pimms or 2 though!

In pensive mood

It's 6 months since I last blogged! Thought I'd have another bash. I have had 1 week off work on annual leave and have 1 more week to go. Had a jam-packed week last week: I went to the new RSPB centre at Rainham Marshes, attempted to attend a 50th anniversary MG ralley in Lincolnshire (but broke down after 25 miles and was towed home by the RAC), sunbathed on the cliffs of Hastings, visited my parents in Bexhill, cleared out the greenhouse, took my off-casts to the charity shop, went to the dentist, played badminton, went out for several meals, drank plenty of wine, celebrated my 27th wedding anniversary, saw Wicked at the Apollo, Victoria, walked along the beach at Walton on the Naze, went to a D'Ukes concert in Colchester, visited my father-in-law on Father's day, braved a car journey with my daughter who has just passed her driving test and braved a car journey with my son, who is still learning!

THE DIGITAL STORY OF THE NATIVITY

Christ's Crucifixion

I'm getting there. Finished my C.C.S. project last weekend and having spent the whole bank holiday doing my course assignment for work - it is done. Hurray. Perhaps I can have a few weekends enjoying myself for a change. (once I've caught up on the housework etc. etc.) Looking forward to getting out in the garden, if only the sun would come back.

Enjoyed some time off work over Easter. Went to the Ideal Home Exhibition with Simon. Haven't been for a few years and really enjoyed the day. Spent atleast 2 days doing my assignment for work - half completed now, but it will have to go on hold for a week or so due to other priorities. Had family round on Easter Sunday after church. Have been given far too much chocolate (shame!) most of which has been consumed now. Easter Monday was spent planting the strawberry plants I have been given and buying and planting some lovely colourful primulas. The rest of the day I spent relaxing. No washing/ironing or housework done - lovely day!

Spent last weekend starting my final C.C.S. project. Decided to interpret my thoughts and feelings about the meaning of the Crucifixion by designing a quilted hanging instead of trying to write another essay. What a great excuse to do some textile art including fabric painting, machine embroidery, applique, beading etc. I have made a start and I am rather pleased with it so far. Need to spend this weekend completing it, because it's due to be handed in next Monday.

Housework has not been a problem lately - just haven't done any! Internet Sainsbury's shopping has been hassle free. Simon has been really supportive doing cooking, ironing and bringing cups of tea. He has made me promise not to do any more courses in or out of work for a long long while.