Sick House!!!

Andy just about scared me to death yesterday.
He said he didn't feel well in the morning but managed to eat his lunch but by mid afternoon he looked and felt very ill. His head hurt and he felt sick so he went to lie down upstairs and that is where he pretty much stayed for the rest of the day and night.
This morning he has managed to see the doctor and been diagnosed with a virus so no work for him today.....bed rest and Ibuprofen/Paracetamol has been prescribed.
His colour is already better than it was yesterday but a day of rest will do him good.

The weather is filthy and wet today so with a patient to feed and a girl who is going to be coming home soaking wet I think a nice pot of chunky leek and potato soup will go down very well for tea.
As for the rest of the week's meals.....I will have to go and do a slightly bigger shop tonight as the freezers are pretty much run down now apart from a few odds and ends so once the soup is simmering away I need to make a meal plan and a shopping list.

The heating thermometer is saying that I can switch it on if I want to but it still feels quite warm to me and I won't be bothering with that unless it gets really chilly tonight. Last night I had my first hot water bottle in bed and I slept like a flippin' log.

I hope you all have a lovely day today.
Sheila-x-

A Grand Day Out!!!

We were up at 4:30am yesterday. A little hard as I hadn't slept very much at all.
We managed to find our way with one tiny blip but some lovely locals put us on the right track and we found we were just literally seconds away from the studios.
The tour was every bit as magical as the first time although the 250 mile round trip and five hours walking around has left me feeling rather battered today.
I am just cooking a lovely roast chicken lunch and then I am going to have a relaxing afternoon of sewing as I caught up with laundry on Friday and everyone has the clothes they need to start the working week tomorrow.

Hope you are all having a smashing weekend too.
Sheila-x-

Blinkin' 'Eck!!!

I checked the weather forecast this morning because I wanted to see if DD and I would be able to give the car a hoover and wipe out before our trip to Leavesden tomorrow. 
I wasn't much bothered about the morning weather but it did say light rain......well weather person what we got was in no way, shape or form light rain.....it was a deluge. Luckily it didn't last too long and it is now dry, sunny and breezy so we should be good to go on the cleaning when DD gets in from work.

Weekend cleaning has been done this morning so the house is nice and tidy for Andy to have a peaceful day tomorrow although I don't suppose it will be as clean and tidy when I get home and most of it will have to be done again on Sunday.

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. I loved our first visit to the Harry Potter Studio Tour but there is just so much to take in that I just had to go again.

Have you got anything good planned for the weekend?
Hope you have a great one.
Sheila-x-

A Gentle Grey Day!!!

It's grey but fairly bright here today with a lovely breeze although it is still a little warm for me during the day. 
Still wearing the fluffy socks at night though. Last night the bedroom was quite cold when I went up....lovely 😀

All my jobs are done for now so I am just about to sit at the machine and put some more blocks together for my quilt. I am really enjoying this one as the colours I have chosen are my most favourite Winter colours....navy, turquoise and different greens. It's looking nice.

Saw the girls last night and got to hear about their new schools. Ruby didn't need any words really as her beautiful smiley face said it all but she loves it and has had a good couple of days.
Marlowe didn't have a lot to say apart from the fact that she had had raisins and milk for her snack at break time but DDIL told me that they have a job to get her to leave at 11:30 as she is having such a good time.
So if my girls are happy then this old Ganma is very happy indeed.

Okey dokey....I am off to get a cold drink and then sewing here I come.

Hope you are having a lovely day.
Sheila-x-

Tissues Please!!!

I have just been sent first day at school photos by DDIL. Oh my word they both looked so cute in their brand new smart uniforms........and yes I did need a tissue or three 😢
Apparently Marlowe wasn't at all bothered about being left but I am not surprised as she is a very outgoing and sociable little girl.
Ruby was nervous as this is her first day at a big school rather than the little village school she is used to.
I can't wait to see them both tomorrow and hear all about their day.

My quilt is coming along nicely although sewing is on the back burner for some time today as I have had to cook for His Nibs, I need to prepare the meat for a cottage pie for Ruby for tomorrow and cook tea tonight when DD comes....although I think we are having something quick today.
I need to get some tea towels in the wash as I have only two left in the drawer and as usual the hoover needs throwing round. If I'm lucky I might get an hour at the machine.

Last night it was quite chilly and my feet were freezing so I resorted to fluffy socks for bed.....it was sheer bliss. I love to be cold when I go to bed so that I can snuggle up. Looking forward to many more nights like that.

.......and that is me today. I'm just going to have little lunch shortly before I tackle that mound of minced beef.

Hope you are all doing well.
Have a lovely day.
Sheila-x-