I won’t bore you with the ins and outs of my fabulous weekend away but here is what I learnt:
1. Normal male librarians do not exist
2. Thai salads are very hot
3. Some people need to be taught basic social niceties e.g. when you ask someone what they do for a living, it is only polite for them to ask you the same question back and not stand there looking helpless.
4. My new coat has ‘wizard sleeves’, apparently. Wizard as in Potter, not Blyton.
5. Going out on the town on a Saturday night is not all it’s cracked up to be. For well over a year now, my Saturday nights have consisted of telly and bed and I’ve wondered if I’m missing out on anything. The answer is that I am most definitely not.
6. It is possible to wash my hair using bath water and a pint glass
7. Home-made marmalade on toast is the way forward
8. Travelling on public transport is a more laid-back experience in the Midlands than it is in London. I’m used to queueing EXCATLY where the bus is required to stop and PUSHING my way on to the bus in London. In Birmingham, everyone stands around casually and waits their turn. It’s revolutionary.
9. It is entirely possible to have a great time away from the girls but miss them terribly at the same time.
10. It is mildly disconcerting, yet rather flattering when a very good friend reveals that they read your blog, especially when the friend in question doesn’t really like small children. Dr H – if you’re reading this GO AND WATCH SOME CRICKET!
Dh survived the weekend flying solo with the girls remarkably well. He looked a little tired when I returned but the house was clean and tidy and the girls were happy. They looked very confused when I walked through the door though! Might have to do it again sometime…