Gold Manicure

Geoff got me booked in for a gold manicure- it was a Mother's Day present. I hope it's slightly better than Mae's version.

But does this look right?

Holy hell- two days later and does this look sore or what? Is this right?

Tough grrrls

Mae had two booster shots today. One in each arm. Didn't even flinch. She rocks, that kid.

Hey Croissant!

Well, I hope everyone had a good easter- we were in Nottingham, visiting Helen and Shub, Maya and Jamie, but mostly just Helen as Shub's dad died unexpectedly and he had to go to India- we are glad we got to see him, though and hopefully our visit didn't take too much of a toll on Helen!!
Actually the kids played really well together, so we didn't have to do much parenting, which was really refreshing! They basically took care of themselves!!

We also had a tram ride to downtown where everyone but me had a ride in the bigwheel (see above. Maniacs- don't they realise the dangers!!?)

Then we had a visit to the Robin Hood exhibition in the museum, but the kids enjoyed the seaside playroom the most.

My favourite bit....? Thinking of doing laundry all the time, which is my most hated chore- this went some way to ease the pain. It was really funny though, because Mae didn't like it at all! We scarred her for life. Poor thing. Here's a bonus photo of her sucking lemons. With all the pictures detailing her suffering in life, you won't be surprised that I would love to take the camera to the doctors tomorrow for her booster shots. Alas, I am a slightly better mother than that, John Reid!!

PS- the reason for the title is that we stopped in Stafford on the way home and ate at Bella Italia. The service was very slow and we told Mae to call 'garcon!'- so she turned around and loudly shouted 'hey Croissant!'

Please help

Please everyone, start sending letters to your MP's as well as the president of the olympic commitee, Jaques Rogge to about the crackdown in Tibet.
Even if you are not interested in Tibet, or the Olympic Games, this is a human rights issue. I know everyone who reads this blog and that you all would stand up for that.

Mae and I went to Samye Ling yesterday and one of the Tibetan women there was telling me she has no contact with her family. She doesn't know if they are dead or alive, and may never know, due to the lack of information. Please help these people.

Ow ow Fuckety ow

The funniest line in Juno, which we went to see last night. Hilarious! Go see it!!

That line was while Juno was in labour. Everyone was surprised that I didn't swear when giving (or trying to give) birth. I only said damn it, just at the end.

Today is Women's Day- a big smooch to all my girlfriends!!

Rachel, why couldn't I find a picture of you?? Happy Women's Day!!!