So much for wall to wall sunshine – it’s raining again today. The girls think the pool looks like the sea – a bit choppy and with lots of raindrops falling on it. The temperature isn’t much warmer than the British sea either… Today we will mainly be indoors. Which is a problem as the … Continue reading »
Posted in January 2012 …
Monkeys and Moomins
Before I start, a warning – my lovely husband plied me with 2 large icy margaritas (slush puppy for grown ups) at lunchtime (4 hours ago) and it’s been such a long time since I consumed lunchtime alcohol I may still be under the influence, so apologies if I ramble a little! The girls are … Continue reading »
Tiredness and our first tornado warning…
It’s been a busy couple of days. The air freight arrived on Wednesday morning, so there was lots and lots of large boxes to unpack. The girls were delighted to see some of their toys and proceeded to empty out every single item onto the floor in the family area and their bedroom (as well … Continue reading »
And relax…
We’re here. And for all those of you in a rainy England this morning, it’s raining here too. Just in a bigger way! Like many things here, it seems that Houston only does BIG rain. We were due 6 inches (sorry no metric here) of rain over night and it’s been quite windy too. Yesterday … Continue reading »
Wake Me Up Before You Cocoa
No, this isn’t a tired parent update or even one from a nursing home. This is what the Little One thinks a very famous Wham! song is called. Before getting ill this week we had this on repeat for over an hour as she jumped around the kitchen. I need to write it down here … Continue reading »
Packing, puking and planning parties
It’s been a strange few days. A lovely lunch with my family on Sunday to celebrate my birthday (37!) Must remember how old I am when people ask. I have a vague memory of asking my Dad how old he was when I was about 7 and being completely stunned when it took him a … Continue reading »
Hello
Image via Wikipedia So, here we are. Just 11 days left in the UK before we fly to Houston: a house in chaos and 2 children missing their Daddy very much (he’s in Houston already starting the new job and organising the new house). Luckily Nanny arrives in the morning to provide some extra love … Continue reading »
