The children have decided that bacon sandwiches are the best sandwich filling for pack lunches. Jay and Felix take it in turns to burn the bacon and fill the house with smoke at 9 o'clock at night. If Sophie prepares…
Family
Matt, the main blogger round these parts is patriarch and assistant manager to a rather special family. Other members are: Eirene, patient and beautiful wife and mother to their 4 mini them. Introducing the DragonDroplets: Felix (born 1998), Jaygo (2001) Sophie (2006) and Annie Mo (2013). Augmented with a Labradinger dog (half English Springer, half Chocolate Lab).
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- Smokey bacon
- Invasion of the buffy balls
Last night when I went to bed there were two cheeky buffy balls sitting on the kitchen window ledge; Now look how many there are. It's going to be hard to eat them now they have personalities. I shall just have to…
- Henry Moore Sculpture Park
Sometimes when life is busy and finding the time to see friends is tricky, we put dates far ahead in our diaries. These dates seem, at the time they are entered, too ridiculously far away to really even be thinking…
- Ladybird party
Sophie and I were walking home today when we discovered a ladybird party. More ladybirds then either of us had ever seen in one place at one time had gathered on a sign and on the next few signs along the path. Sophie…
- Annie-Mo
Here are some recent Annie-Mo pictures. Just like her big sister and one of her older brother's, Annie is very into shoes. They don't even need to be hers or fit perfectly. She loves being outside and enjoys climbing up…
- Sophie-Pi and Annie-Mo's Christening
Today Sophie-Pi and Annie-Mo were christened at Christ church. Sophie was very excited and had spent a lot of last night reading up on what would occur during the service. Soptic, 'so the vicar will throw water over me…
More about shoesThese gorgeous new sparkley shoes are not mine but Sophie-Pi's. She chose them herself. They have a heel as well as more glitter then is usually allowed in the vicinity of Dada. Sophie is so pleased with them I doubt…
- Shoes
Annie is a big fan of shoes. However she often manages to loose one. Even the shortest of journeys can result in a shoe going missing. If she keeps it up at this rate she will have to learn to hop.
- Penguins
Annie and I visited Aunty Sue at Harewood house today. Aunty Sue had suggested we meet in the restaurant to have some lunch before feeding the penguins. Annie loves birds and for the past couple of days we have been…
WowWhat an amazing birthday spread, seafood platter, champagne, desert, fresh bread and real butter. How delicious and what a treat. Thank you Fi you gorgeous lady, Matt was so surprised and soo happy with this unexpected…
- The latest new and views
It has been a busy few days. On Tuesday, the school Sophie attends, received notification that, at long last, Ofsted were going to pay them a visit. For two years the school has been expecting a visit, so it almost felt…
Happy birthday MattHappy birthday beautiful man. Wishing you a wonderful day and a fabulous year.
Dad and DennisIt's nice to see that even grown ups like my Dad and his friend Dennis can still do silly things that make them smile. I just hope Lizzisaurus Rex doesn't develop a taste for smoking.
- Elsie dog memoir
I entered a memoir competition this weekend. I received an email today to say unfortunately the memoir must be my own and using Elsie dog diary wasn't allowed. Still it was fun to look over all my Elsie musings. They…
- Today's news from dragondrop
Felix had his school leavers vaccinations today. He was a very brave boy. He is very handsome. He is the best. He is sat next to me dictating this. After her bath this morning Annie painted her tummy with her new…