Hi everyone. Back from my holiday. First week in camp site in Frejus (not quite glamping, but enjoyable) and second week at plush villa near Callas in Provence. We were with friends the second week, which was lovely. We go away together every year, the children are the same age, and we always have a ball.(Food, wine, food, wine and the boulangerie) My DS2 who is 3, locked himself in a restaurant toilet the 1st week, which necessitated a sledge hammer to knock the door down. I don't know who was more relieved when he got out, him or the poor French chef! I am keeping the bill to frame, pizza, pizza, boeuf, and er....door! (We decided to split the cost of the door between us. They made it seem very reasonable!) I couldn't stop laughing at the time. (Does anyone else get that? Mild hysteria obviously!)
Bought lovely khaki tailored sort of shorts in H and M, that I wore constantly with my red H and M, swedish hasbeens. They were a winner!
WAN and Icecream CONGRATULATIONS! What was your name before Ice, I can't seem to pick it up?
Fritzi how nasty of your neighbours. So unhelpful. And your poor friend. A dear friend of mine is pregnant with her first DC, on first IVF attempt at 41, and I am all so excited for her.
Bloss I bought that MAC blooz (?) eye pencil in duty free and I.LOVE.IT.
Carciofi delighted that little Rosanna is smiling, those first smiles make all the hard work worthwhile. (I am obviously being nostalgic here, as you must be wrecked totally still!)
Verity I am like you, I love to go in at the very beginning and the very end of a sale. Usually manage to get some complete bargain.
AnnieMac I too am going to a wedding in the West of Ireland in August! My brothers! Wouldn't it be amusing if it were the same? Doubt it though. My one is in Sligo. Your outfit sounds lovely, and so individual. I bought this Milly dress from Mywardrobe with the extra 20% off. It arrived today. I.LOVE.IT! It's actually navy, so will wear the navy Choos with it. Will have to get either implants or a good strapless bra with chicken fillets, as the neck line, which is very unusual, won't allow a bra with straps.(think NY linked to a strapless bra before? Thanks in advance NY. BTW, am totally impressed with the Table mountain run. You are wonderwoman) Am thinking gold jewellery, so will keep an eye out for a "gold" cuff.
Thanks to whoever recommended Every last one by Anna Quinlen. It was the first book I read on my Kindle, and I couldn't put it down. Love the kindle by the way, and I know this must seem the height of laziness to anyone who hasn't experienced it, but it's great for reading in bed, as you don't have to turn your head to the other side, when you turn the page! I am currently reading The Northern Clemency which was nominated for the 2008 Booker, and am really enjoying it. Have realised that my preference in books relates to the American novel, the English novel and the Irish novel (although Irish writers are my least favourite) I started The Tiger's Wife, and while I can see why it has won the Orange prize, find it a little pedestrian.
DH off to my DB's stag tomorrow, also in the West of Ireland, so I am home alone. My sister, whose husband is also going will have to entertain ourselves. Wine and chocolate will be involved.