Mummy day number 2

Ok so I survived day 1 ..... When asked what he wanted for his day M came back with a bike ride !

This was the night before and he was practicing his best full Monty pose !!!!!! ... Shame he didn't know what we meant.

So in the morning we went off on our mountain bikes to the country park (which was flooded) and had fun riding around, it was when we went up to his knees in water that I decided it really was too folder and we should head for home :-)

Next we had a game of catch in the garden, I bet you didn't know there are hundreds of different ways to catch and roll a football, all of which you need to know if you are going to be a goalie ... Aparently !

We then needed to warm up so hot choc with marshmallows was called for followed bu lunch and a bit of book reading,

Finally not to be out done by S he has his fingers and toes painted ..... Pink fingers and green toes

!!!! ..... His choice not mine :-)

 To finish the day off, S came home and we had a film afternoon follow with pizza making ..... Another fun but exhausting day :-)

Innovation .....

For a while Markus has had a bedside light attached with a string ...... Today I finally got round to making a strap for it ....

Not sure how long it will stay on the bed before he realises it makes a good bracelet :-)

Hmmmm might need some net curtains ....

It was windy last night ..... So woke up to this from our bedroom window ...... It is much lighter now but might need to make some net curtains :-)

Spiced carrot and lentil soup

This recipie is delicious and really easy to make... Serves 6..... And is only 2propoints per portion 

2tsp cumin seed

Pinch dried chilli flakes

600g carrots (grated)

140g red lentils

1l hot veg stock

125ml skimmed milk

Natural yogurt and chopped coriander to serve

1. Dry fry the cumin and chilli for 1 min and then set aside

2. Put carrot, lentils, milk, stock and half the spices in large pan and boil for 15 mins, until the lentils are soft.

3. Wizz in blender, season and serve with dollop of yogurt, coriander and rest of spices

..... Or freeze and take to work for lunch :-)

Enjoy x

Valentines crafts

School have very considerately had an inset day today so we have been busy crafting

Cards

 And the finished article ....

Not wanting to be left out steffi also made one ....

.... Then some pink biscuits

And finally some heart boxes

Towels for Anisha

Another couple of towels ..... Made with a little help from a friend .... Thanks Stu

Purse and angry robin

The purse is for my new mini handbag and the robin was supposed to be for this Christmas but is now too late ..... Just need to find him some eyes :-)