On our annual old school friends get away. Staying in a rambling converted barn near Ludlow. The kids are having an amazing time running about. A visit to the castle this morning. Toby loved exploring with his daddy while I sat on a damp bench feeding Eva. Then a browse round town and a late lunch.

It was our turn to do dinner so I made three sausage, apple and sage pies on Friday morning to bung in the oven. Jo's bro had sent a pub quiz he wad running so we did girls v boys. It was really hard so me and Lorraine fell asleep and Jo won it single handed! How times have changed. A few years ago we were up till the wee hours drinking, now, post kids, we're snoozing on the sofa at 10pm after a cup of tea.