Bring me sunshine.....

A place in the sun? kick off your shoes, order a G&T, slap on the factor 20 and laze....

Was that summer? 

 Is it over? 

Nooooooo! 

The temperature has dropped from 29-16c in a week, moods and seratonin plummeted hand in hand with the mercury. Wistfully I press my sad little nose to the window of "Thomas Cook" and scan the Manager's specials...... unfortunately we can probably only succumb this season to the Manager's specials in one of the market place cafes windows!

With the grey cloud hanging over my head, like some character from a peanuts cartoon, I wander home, if I was a kid, I would kick my scuffed shoes in the dirt and shove my hands deep in my pockets bemoaning the unfairness of it all........ waiting for the rain to fall. Instead I have to put on a smile for my baby and pretend all is well in Mummy's World, as I don't want him to think something is amiss. It isn't you see, Mummy is just having a bad day.

 Despite the ominous presence of said cloud all morning, and despite arising rather late in the day for us, we made it to the boating pond an hour late. To my surprise, a host of mummies were sailing a variety of boats ! I had expected them to have already turned up their collars and headed for the warmth of a cafe! But no the hardy varieties were out there, braving it, and having jolly good fun! It was delightful. I was so glad that I hadn't buried my head under the duvet and called today quits. 

 My heart was torn, which boat was best? The super naval warrior of a ship which lurked like some military and powerful masculine presence (And went around in circles chasing its tail like a true male!), or the fantastic catamaran, made from the recycling box! Hats off to A's mummy for her resourcefulness, and also her talent. A bit of string, a recycled leaflet,a stick  and two water bottles, and the craft floated with as much pride and confidence as any yacht. Awesome ! Photos to follow!!!

My joy lasted as long as the boating, then the mood resurfaced, like Banquo's ghost it seemed determined to follow me all day. The sun better shine tomorrow!!!!!