More Cake

Well my planned bike ride failed to happen. One day of sun then back to dull miserable wet and dampness. I was hopeful the night before. I set my alarm nice and early but when it went off in the morning I just couldn't get up. When I did finally get up, one look out of the window resulted in me abandoning my ride. True, I could have gone out in the rain and fog but I don't think I would have enjoyed it.

I did a bit of shopping with the kids. L was feeling a bit worse for wear after her gathering. This was not helped by Alana poking her in the eye by accident. I was surprised to see how bloodshot her eye was and it is difficult to strike a balance between making sure Alana is sorry even though it was an accident and not making her feel too bad. One of those unfortunate incidents.

I made bangers and mash for tea. Alana wanted to bake again but her attempt at a victoria sponge failed when the sponge failed to rise and got a little burnt. I put this down to Alana not understanding 'folding in' and me making the oven a gas mark too high. I didn't want it to end in tears so we quickly made some more together which, though a little lacking in quantity, made a pretty good cake. We had it for supper!