Music lessons make pupils think of things they have to say.

Iris keeps hoisting her cousin's comedy quick-exit togs back over her bum with a very maternal air.

Merino $20/m at Global. Have made 7 undershirts, 2 hoodies, 3 pr trou, 4 nightshirts, 3 dresses + 2 hats so far.

I have played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on my grandfather's violin. I do not let my tears fall on it.

Large fluffy ginger hovercraft swiftly crosses road on twinkling feet.

Fabulous wool ensemble sans pockets. Stuck phone in boot with piratical flair, upon vibrating beeping became Maxwell Smart.

Suffering mad urge to have 3rd child and write hilarious derivative book. Not entirely successful sublimation by baking.

Dashwood's 'Provincial Daughter' too funny to read while watching over daughters slipping into slumber.

H- How old are you Daddy? S- 39. H- Maybe we should put a fire on the cake!

Hazel made afternoon tea: fruit for me, Froot Loops for Iris and herself.

'Freeze, freak!' said Nige the knight as at Magic Maddock he aimed but tap, a zap hit Nige into his own dungeon for dunking.

Plain buns, maple whirls, banana knots, Platonic cheese scones, banana scones, raisin scones... keeping the kitchen warm.

Latest sporting injury: in front of two Doctors while doing my knee rehab exercise.