Archive for June, 2005

Myth of the perfect pancake

Wednesday, June 15th, 2005

There is much confusion in the English speaking world on the subject of pancakes. As with snow, we’re limited to a single word to describe something which, if you actually get close enough for it to matter, displays startling variety. I did nothing to alleviate this confusion today, and have no doubt that having run […]

Pregnancy, puppies and piles?

Tuesday, June 14th, 2005

Congratulations to Kerry and Gareth vH who are expecting their third li’l critter in September! Great to hear from you today Kerry. Kerry’s blog is at vanharm.blogspot.com Today has been arresting. No I didn’t get around to clearing the drains, painting the bathroom or re-arranging the nursery, but the day managed to fill up anyway. […]

Dressing up pic

Tuesday, June 14th, 2005

Here’s the pic

Dressing up

Tuesday, June 14th, 2005

Having left a riveting conversation about dilation and induction …

Bark bits

Monday, June 13th, 2005

Josie and I spent the afternoon in the park, mostly eating the most delicious bark pieces …

Bouncy Castle

Sunday, June 12th, 2005

Pete and Ros visited this weekend between visiting Kew and Oxford. Josie was very excited, each time we’ve played on the swing this week she’s asked whether they’re coming to visit. They’re obviously much better at it than I am. Best of all, they spent the night on an inflatable mattress downstairs, so in the […]

Google Site Mapping

Saturday, June 11th, 2005

Arne Brachhold sitemap plugin for Wordpress .. hacked in Google pinging function …

On technology and toddlers

Friday, June 10th, 2005

Josie figured out DVDs today. “Pingu, Dad?” “No, my darling, I don’t think Pingu’s on at the moment.” “Pingu DBDB, Dad?” “Oh dear…”  play josie: pingu dbdb I’m just not going to be able to keep up, am I? How can I, I was 28 when I saw my first DVD. Remember banal debates about […]

Crunchy Sausages

Thursday, June 9th, 2005

That’s right, Dad’s cooking and crunchy sausages are a favourite …

Sophie Mai Adlard

Wednesday, June 8th, 2005

Miss TBA Adlard became Sophie Mai Adlard today in a ceremony almost as old as time itself: “What do you think of Sophie, love?” “Hmmm. Sophie May?” “I was thinking Sophie Mae.” “What about Sophie Mai?” “Yeah OK then.” We’ve chosen the names simply because we like them and she looks like a Sophie, but […]