Finished reading Harry Potter

WOW!! It was a great read. I laughed. I cried. I didn't want it to end. But that is it, no more books to look forward to.

I was surprised at one of the deaths, I had expected this character to die, but not like that and I hadn't a clue about the 'why' of his death. The other death was a total shock, and very sad. Totally unexpected, but so totally in character.

I loved the ending.

Quiet Day

Little Miss Sensible and The Boyfriend's plan didn't quite go to plan!! They were asleep when their friend finally arrived (2.30am!!) to deliver the book, and were awakened by a text message to say he had tried to deliver but no one answered the door!!

My copy arrived safely this morning, brought bright and early by our village Post Lady, who was quite surprised that she had to get me out of bed to answer the door - she thought I'd be ready and waiting!! I immediately started reading and have virtually read all day long, with short breaks for food/drink/toilet!!!

Little Miss Sensible had offered to look after Little Prince this morning, as she was at work after lunch, and would pick her copy up from friends house on the way home. Drama Teen was upset that she would have to wait so long to read, so persuaded Mr Messy to take her to the supermarket to get yet another copy!! It didn't go well - they only got so far and had to turn back as the road was closed and there is no other way round! Cue one very upset Drama Teen. Hero of the Day (Little Miss Sensible) offered to go and get her copy from her friend's before work - happiness restored :-) I promised LMS that I would finish my copy by the time she was home from work, and I was only about half an hour late!!!

Poor Little Prince has spent most of the day complaining how quiet it is and moaning that no one (except daddy) will play with him. Which did make me feel extremely guilty, but didn't stop me reading - what an awful mum :-( I did give him an extra long and extra bubbly bath after his tea and let him play and splash for ages. Which also gave the girls chance to read in relative peace!!

Busy Weekend Ahead

I'm going to be busy this weekend so don't expect much blogging!! I've had my copy on order from Amazon for ages and hopefully it will be delivered first thing tomorrow. Then I am going to spend the whole day reading, I've bagsied the book first then the rest of the family can fight over it lol. But I'm not going to tell them what happens.

One of Little Miss Sensible's friends is going out at midnight to get a copy, so she's asked him to get her one too!! So she might have finished it before mine even arrives!!!

Anyone else waiting to read it???

Its Raining, its POURING!!

Uuuurgh!!! After an overcast but dry start to the day, this afternoon has been WET!! I really hope the weather picks up again - its the start of the Summer holidays for goodness sake!!! It looks like I'll have to stock up on art supplies and indoor games rather than suncream!!!

The Masterpieces :-)

Here they are the Masterpieces, Little Prince painted them all on his own, choosing colours, design and everything. For someone who doesn't like to sit still for more than a few minutes at a time I think he has done a really good job. The pottery lady glazed and fired them for me, so they are completely usable and even dishwasher and microwave safe!!! I hope the teachers appreciated them.

Sewing on nametapes

I HATE sewing nametapes on school uniforms!!! It is THE most tedious, boring job (apart from ironing) ever invented. And as Little Prince has had a huge growth spurt in the last few months, I've got to get a complete new uniform and sew the dratted nametapes on the lot. I've got the nametapes sewn on about half of the uniform I've already bought, and I'll try to finish the other half tomorrow. Then at the end of the holidays when I buy him the rest (trousers - he's bound to grow out of them if I buy them now!!) I've not got so many to sew!!

Why do my plans never go to plan???

I was going to go to the pottery this morning to pick up Little Prince's masterpieces, but got caught up doing other things and didn't get round to it. Never mind, I checked the opening times and decided to go this afternoon. Me, Little Miss Sensible and The Boyfriend went out for lunch, and then went to the local pottery to pick up the masterpieces. It was shut!!! Despite saying on the door that it should have been open at that time. This is how most of my plans go - that's why I try not to plan anything!!!

Oh well!! Try again tomorrow morning - I have to get the masterpieces then, as Little Prince finishes nursery school tomorrow!! Eeeek!! My little boy is growing up!!!