Last Updated on 30 June 2020 by Colette
Our last family post was at the end of April when we were in peak lockdown – now, two months later it feels like, for us at least, we are coming out the other side. Ben and Amy have been back at school now for a month and it has made the biggest difference to us as a family. We’re enjoying getting out and about a bit more (our adventures on the Monsal Trail were a particular favourite, as was a trip to Lytham St Annes), seeing friends and family (albeit it outside and at distance) and we’re starting to make tentative plans of things to look forward to over the coming months (we’ve just booked tickets for The Streets drive in gig and are hoping we might manage a camping trip or two).
Dave is loving
* Watching the kids enjoying his efforts in the garden and being able to sit out in the sun
* Seeing family again
* Time at home with me and the kids
* Creating space in the garage (he’s not even joking!)
* Watching the Glastonbury highlights on TV
Colette is loving
* The beach
* Having two kids back at school.
* Cross stitch
* Making & editing videos
* Watching so many favourites at Glastonbury (Bloc Party was a particular joy) but I’m now even more desperate for festivals next summer!
* Enjoy our “new” garden in the heatwave
Ben is loving
* Being back at school
* The freedom to climb trees again
* TikTok
* Beach days
* Poppy
Chloe is loving
* Heaton Park walks with Uncle Will
* Beach adventures
* Writing The Adventures of Mr Mouse
* TikTok
* The other two being back at school
*Learning cross stitch (she’s having a go at a counted one now!)
Amy is loving
* Being able to ride a bike!
* Being back at school
* Learning cross stitch
* Having a paddling pool at home for the first time
* Watching Adele at Glastonbury on TV
Poppy is loving
* The beach
* Eating things she shouldn’t
* Longer walks
* Playing with Tilly & Beau
* Meeting new people
* Liver
