The cat

He doesn't get much press, but he is very much part of the family.

Domestic morning, boys swam, I stayed home to tidy and cook. Boys amd husband came home, I left about 10 minutes later to go to Stamford to have a family lunch (very nice), then home to spend the rest of the day with guests who have come to visit.

Blissful to see how the children get on so well and all have slotted in together so nicely.

A lovely evening chatting to friends (amd wondering when the children might actually fall asleep).