Reasons to be Cheerful XXXVII (#R2BC)

I am writing this under not ideal conditions as my children are both at home off sick and driving me up the wall! So I need to think positive and save my sanity....

1) Friday night fun

One of my neighbours came round this Friday and we shared wine whilst knitting, sewing and nattering. It was great to have some adult company and some quality time without needing babysitters and in the comfort of my own home! Hoping to repeat this maybe with more mummies from my road and friends.

2) Snow weekend

Well the snow finally made it and for once with good timing as it was the weekend. We had lots of fun that I wrote about here. Our little cul-de-sac really comes into its own in these weather conditions as we all get out and the children play together whilst the adults supervise. Its a great way of getting to know everyone much better.

3) Good neighbours

My neighbours with a son at the same school drove my children to school in their 4x4 on Monday when it wasn't nice driving on the snowy roads. We are able to take turns at giving children lifts or baby sitting the youngest who doesn't yet go to school. It makes all our lives at lot less stressful.

4) Treats

A friend is learning massage at Kendal college. She needed a willing victim to practice on this week and I volunteered. It was so relaxing to have a full Swedish massage and just what I needed after the weekend.

5) Photography

I have had lots of praise for my photos on blipfoto and Instagram. Funnily its been the trusty iPhone coming up trumps as I have to remember to take my camera with me..

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Should I worry?

I have never been one to imagine that there are paedophiles hiding behind every corner just waiting to pounce on my children. The street we are now living in is a quiet cul de sac and in the summer most of us are happy for our children to play outside with only light supervision. It is a very relaxing place to be.


However, yesterday one of my neighbours had a quiet word with me as we took our children into nursery. Apparently another neighbour had observed a man from the estate over the railway line observing our road with binoculars. He had also been seen digging holes on the railway embankment. They have reported him to the police who have apparently "had words" with him.


Today when I drove home I could see the police round at his house talking to him again. So is he just a local eccentric and doing something harmless if weird? Or should I be concerned and make sure my kids don't go wandering around without me being close to their side? It's shaken up my sense of calm and relaxation so I just hope it is nothing to worry about.