Good Morning Monday 27th July 2026

Good morning from Malta where we expect a sunny, windy day with a high of 32° (38° real feel)

I had a lovely surprise yesterday when the doorbell rang and there was DGS1 with two new dinosaur books tucked under his arm. They had been to the book fair, DGS2 had been cranky and had fallen asleep in the car and his brother said he wanted to come to me.

We had a lovely afternoon together, he’s such a placid little boy, the polar opposite of his brother!

When she picked him up I asked DD3 if we could make a weekly sleepover a regular routine and she was only too happy to agree! It will give me something to look forward to plus, I hope, the boys will remember how much their Nana loved them once I’m no longer around.

I’m having Milo dog today but need to go to Lidl at some point. Hoping my car will start as it has been tucked away in the garage for two weeks!

I have a doctor’s appointment this afternoon but I will walk up to the village for that.

Wishing you all a good day.☀️

Good morning Mick and others from Polmont where it's currently 10° and the sun is coming up. Blue skies too.
Yesterday was a quiet day once dgs2 went home. He ate continuously until his dad picked him up! Dgs1 came and was very cuddly. He was going to his first ever Rangers football match and, by the photos, had a good time with his dad and grandad. I had a very bad night's sleep last night so I'm out of sorts today.
Early childcare day today. We are going to Stirling mid morning to see ds. There's a play park in a park near to him which we will visit then go to his house for lunch before heading back home. After that, dgs1 has football training then dd will pick up dgs2. So a busy day ahead. Have a good day all.

Good morning everyone from a cold, damp Lancashire. Our garden is loving the rain.

I didn't get round to posting yesterday as we were hectic, but I have had a catch up read.

The day began with an impromptu visit from the little chap's social worker while we were having breakfast! Although we have Special Guardianship, she is still involved to help support him and us through the transition from kinship fostering.
Most visits are by appointment, but they can be unannounced too.

Later we went to church. It was good to catch up with folks as we've been away in Anglesey at weekends a lot recently. There have been 2 bereavements in the church family while we've been away. I sent condolence cards, but it was good to have the opportunity to speak to the recipients in person.

After lunch we were supposed to meet the little chap's parents at RHS Bridgewater for their monthly contact time but the rain meant they came to our house instead.
It wouldn't have been much of a contact visit, if he'd been stuck under his pushchair rain cover.
It's his Dad's birthday in August so we'll try to go to Bridgewater then. We love it there. It's a beautiful oasis within minutes of the busy M60.

Not sure what we'll do today. After a busy day, I try to give the little chap space to play with his toys.
DH is in the office.
There's a pile of ironing that I'll start when he has his nap.

Wishing you all the best day possible. 🌻

Bellasnana you will love your sleepovers!

Good morning from s somerset, Cloudy today I hope

My sewing room is finished and de-cluttered as much as possible, there is a visible difference. I can see it making old age easier for me, which has been my aim. The dining table extension is retracted and everything has been put away. Roomba cleaned the floor and I will mop that today. Kitchen/diner looks normal now

I am off early to get my car serviced and mot, two walks for me today so I am glad of the cloud cover

I quickly made a toile t shirt from a new pattern, my favourite brand. I made short but it is a bit too short. I am going to rescue it and make a band for the bottom. It did its job anyway, all I needed to do was change from short to longer, this one gives me enough body space. I have been searching for a favourite t shirt pattern, and I think I found it

I need to water the essential veg in my garden now and pick some seasonal produce for today