The weather has been intermittently good.... I guess that's as good as it gets in the UK. We had a lovely hour or so on the sandy beach in Lyme Regis yesterday which was nice, apart from the wind. I know we English are always complaining about the weather one way or another, but wind and sand = annoying!
We watched Danny The Champion of the World with the kids, it was a lovely film but a struggle to keep the kids watching. Not fast paced enough or action packed enough for them, although they stuck with it and enjoyed most of it. We've been down to Byrne Jones the local chemist today to get passport photo's for the kids. Not smiling was hard, my daughter looks positively miserable in her photo due to her attempts to keep a straight face. What a silly rule! I think smiling should be compulsory. Who introduced that ruling? It's ridiculous. There are so many silly rules these days. If you have encountered any lately, please leave me a comment. I love a rant about silly rules!
I've just been sent a video from my course that I have to comment on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiDV6uOY9QI

It expresses sentiments that I wholeheartedly agree with! I have just booted my son off his xbox and sent him down to the local council flats where his friend lives, to play out. At least council accommodation incorporates relatively safe outside areas for children to play (even if it is to the annoyance of the neighbours!). I've blogged about it before, but I am really disgruntled that kids don't play out any more. There is nowhere my 6 year old could play out safely on her own around here.

We are trying to plan our summer. We would really like to get over to the house in France if money and other commitments permit. I can't wait to see the old place and catch up with friends. I wonder how the children will find it? My daughter is looking forward to it, but my son hasn't made his feeling known yet. My Dad finishes his tour on the 23rd of July so he will be back in France from that date. I really look forward to seeing him. I love my Dad!