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Some Sundays are lovely and lazy and some are action packed. Today was a little bit of both but mainly hugely emotional. We had to say our goodbyes to Grandma and make the long journey back to Durham ready for my return to work tomorrow but left something hugely important behind. Read on to learnContinue reading “DAY 124 – 19 July 2020”

Pick me off the floor! Another day of glorious sunshine and it was positively hot in Aberdeen. I’ve never known anything like it. We have been so lucky to have been treated to such fabulous weather this week. Today was the first day we had kind of fixed plans and it meant a schedule and aContinue reading “DAY 123 – 18 July 2020”

After the excitement of yesterday I was pretty sure Friday would end up being a bit of an anticlimax but of course I shouldn’t have been so pessimistic! We are all completely exhausted this evening after the kids’ energy levels reached a new high and we just weren’t allowed to stop. Fortunately they are bothContinue reading “DAY 122 – 17 July 2020”

Another very active day on holiday as the unexpected good weather continues. Today was definitely a day to feel happy to be alive. Creating amazing memories are always better when they just happen unexpectedly rather than trying to deliberately create something special. And I know I’m incredibly lucky that my wonderful kids make every dayContinue reading “DAY 121 – 16 July 2020”

Half way through our holiday week and we decided to have a nice chilled day today. No triathlons, no drama, just kicking back and putting out feet up. Sadly the kids didn’t appear to get the memo, especially M who joined us in bed about 10 minutes after we went to bed last night. OurContinue reading “DAY 120 – 15 July 2020”

17 weeks ago today I first set up from home to start the Low lockdown experience. I definitely didn’t think on that day the world would still be in this state 119 days later, nor that I would still be writing this diary. I still regularly wonder why I spend so much of my timeContinue reading “DAY 119 – 14 July 2020”

I’ll confess I’ve always had a titter when I see the Gym marked on the hotel map on holiday. I mean who wants to go to the gym when you’re on holiday? Yet here I am, on holiday, having completed a 4 mile run, more cycling and a Yoga class and it’s only Monday! HowContinue reading “DAY 118 – 13 July 2020”

Sunburn? I didn’t drive to the frozen north to get sunburn! The weather forecast was completely wrong and we ended up with the most gloriously sunny day here (not the promised cloud with light showers…) I didn’t feel that optimistic about the day when M tapped me (read, slapped me) at 3.15am this morning andContinue reading “DAY 117 – 12 July 2020”

Well there is big news today! For the first time since the start of this diary we have a change of scenery as we took the plunge and headed north to take advantage of the relaxation of lockdown rules in Scotland. We packed the car and drove for most of the day, and are nowContinue reading “DAY 116 – 11 July 2020”

Friday, Friday, Friday. Nothing wrong with a Friday! Even random and sporadic heavy rainstorms couldn’t dampen our spirits today! For those who read yesterday’s entry, you’ll be relieved to know that E burst into our room this morning with her book and after asking if it was morning yet, then asked for her story fromContinue reading “DAY 115 – 10 July 2020”