guys and girls

The sun has finally come out! The honeysuckle smells sweet and the lilies are seriously considering flowering.

This weekend saw the traditional stag do for Lovely Older Son and Hen do for Lady Sunshine. Before anyone jumps to conclusions, these didn't involve bawdy songs and too much alcohol, not with those two. The lads went to an outdoor activities centre where they had a great time doing archery, climbing things, falling off things, and running round things, followed by dressing up in padded Sumo suits. They were supposed to wrestle each other but invariably fell over and couldn't get up again without assistance. This was followed by a curry. What is it about blokes and curry?

I gave orders beforehand that nobody was to sustain any fractures. "If you break your leg, don't come running back to me!" A few grazes and bruises were sustained, but nothing permanent.

Lady Sunshine, Daughter, and friends were altogether more civilised. They painted pottery at one of those cafes, ate pizza in a restaurant, and returned home for party games including dressing Lady Sunshine in white bin liners and loo roll. All was rounded off with a Mad Hatter's Tea Party.

Now, that I would like. When Daughter next comes home, perhaps we can organise a Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Or Mad Fascinators?