Nap attack

I said to my Mum yesterday that whenever I look forward to a day with Audrey, something goes wrong. I was right.

The day started well. She woke up talking happily on the monitor. We headed out for a walk (I took this picture in Whalley Range on our big hike), then onto Head Over Heels where we met up with Laura and my neighbour Jane. It was manic in there as it was the last day of the school holidays. I kept Audrey going so we could play, taking her past her usual nap time. And she never recovered.

She's been great all week but the minute I meddled, her day fell apart. She was so upset all afternoon. Nothing would cheer her up. I suspect she's coming down with a cold too. Poor little lamb.

After a tough afternoon I treated myself to a soak in the bath and a glass of wine followed by a bowl of pasta and a movie. One of the benefits of my husband being away (there are lots of downsides) is that once Audrey is asleep the night is my own. I can do as I please and wear what I want...tonight's wonderful combination is a stripy top, some leopard print pyjama bottoms and some big fluffy slippers. No-one had better knock on the door tonight!