Day 2

Dear Sink,

Not really off to a good start - forgot my login details for the blog; but got here eventually.

It's been a long day but I've got lots done so pleased. Keith was off today, as he normally is on a Wednesday as I have Brownies at night, but that is off this week because of the Easter Holidays.

I got two loads of washing (dark and light) washed and hung outside all before 10am this morning; so it started off productive. We got ready and headed in the town. We finally went to a cafe called The Capocci Man, which I have never been to in all these 6 years that I have been with Keith. The reason is because Keith would refuse to go in as he say it's over priced. Well, it's week after pay week so we can be cocky; and he was right, it was over priced for what we got. £15 for macaroni cheese; cheeseburger and chips, and sausage and chips, plus 3 drinks. So, I won't ask to go there for a while. There's plently of other cafes in Hamilton, that serve the same quality, if not better, at a lower price.

After that we headed to the park in Cadzow Glen; Cadzow Glen is beside the Town Hall come Library come Registry Office where we got married. We got our pictures taken in the Cadzow Glen so I always like to go, and reminisce about our Special Day. Phoenix had fun as always but we didn't stay too long as he was knackered. We headed to Asda as I didn't think the fishmonger would still be open, just to get some Haddock for dinner. We started to head home, and Phoenix fell asleep on Keith's shoulders.

Phoenix had woke by the time we had got home, so we had a quiet half an hour just so that he could relax a little. Phoenix and I headed out the back to do paper mache masks for my cousin Julie's 21st party which is a masquerade theme. I ended up finishing both of them as Phoenix ended up digging in the garden; telling me where our veg is going to grow. I really need to get on that this week; Hopefully have time Friday afternoon.

For dinner tonight I made mashed potato, mashed carrots with cumin and breaded haddock. I got the recipe for the breaded haddock out of the the Tana Ramsey book even though it was supposed to be fish fingers; but that was too much faffing for me tonight. Finished dinner off with some Smartie ice-cream which was lovely.

Got Phoenix in a bath as he is getting his picture taken at playgroup. We put in the Lush 'Black Pearl' bath bomb which makes the water look slightly black but smells nice - must have lavender in it as it smelt quite calming.

Off topic - just googled 'smelt' as I thought it sounded funny and wasn't sure it was right. Smelt is British English and Smelled is American English. Both are acceptable. Good to know for future reference.

I brought Phoenix downstairs after his bath so that I could blow dry his hair, and I gave his fringe a little trim. I was a bit scared to do it as I used to always cut my hair as a child and there are many a picture of me with a squinty fringe. I vowed always to get the hairdresser to cut his hair, but it really needed done for the picture. Trimmed his nails as they were talons, including his big toes which are lovely pink sparkly number at the minute. I painted them the other day as we had a make up special together. It was really funny - I put eyeliner and mascara on him and he looked good. Keith and Phoenix both have really long eyelashes and both suit eyeliner. I need to find black nail polish for Phoenix just in case he asks for his fingernails to be painted in the future.

I took Phoenix up to bed tonight as Keith was out painting the railing outside. I read 'Tiger Trail', 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' and 'Old Bear' tonight. I didn't finish 'Old Bear' as Phoenix was getting unsettled with it - he gets that way when he's tired. Also sang 'Ali Bali Bee', 'Wild Mountain Thyme' and 'Skye Boat Song' - a few Scottish songs tonight. I think it's good for Phoenix to know traditional songs; as they are part of his heritage after all.

I learnt (or learned? Just like smelt and smelled I guess!) 'Wild Mountain Thyme' in Primary 7 and think it's a really beautiful song; makes my all tingly hearing it, especially the third verse.

After Phoenix was down for the night I went out to help Keith with railings. After that was finished Keith went up for a shower so that he didn't smell like turps at work tomorrow and I came on here to write this. Keith is doing the dishes at the minute, and after he is finished I will make Falafels for him to take to work tomorrow. My Falafels are legendary - I will post the recipe.

Just googled traditional Scottish Songs as my 2nd verse for 'Ali Bali Bee' isn't quite right. Found a sight with a song about Greenock. It's quite Nice.

http://www.rampantscotland.com/songs/blsongs_greenoak.htm

The Green Oak Tree
Chorus
Here's to the Green Oak that grew at the square;
Here's to its roots that are still slumbering there;
Here's to my townsmen whaure're they may be;
I'm proud that I'm a branch o' the Green Oak Tree.
I'll sing about a wee toon that stands upon the Clyde,
It is the toon whaur I was born, it fills my heart with pride.
My mither often telt me as she crooned me on her knee,
That Greenock took its name frae the Green Oak Tree.

May Greenock like the Green Oak Tree still flourish 'neath the sun,
Her trade and commerce still increase for a thousands years to come.
And may each son o' Greenock as he battles thro' life's storm,
Be honest, true, and ne'er disgrace the toon whaur he was born.

Noo Greenock's no' a bonny toon I've heard some folk complain,
And ithers say when they go there, they nothing see but rain!
But let them say whate'er they may, wi' them I'll no agree,
For aye the name o' Greenock toon shall still be dear to me.

I must get the music for this and sing to it to Phoenix.
Goodnight
xxx