Amandababble Week Seven
What a week – I am without a doubt burning the candle at both ends and fully expect to fall into a Disney-like snooze, probably on Wednesday next week and will only be woken by a kiss from a handsome prince! Actually it’s more likely to be a cup of tea from a handsome Major, but I’ll take it! Talking of the Major, we have spent the majority of the weekend huddled together in our rusty, boiling hot Golf, but he has made me laugh – he’s such a dork. I think his best observation went like this, ‘I never really found Sesame Street that entertaining.’ Me, ‘well, that’s probably because it was supposed to be educational – all that number stuff.’ Him, ‘You’re kidding me? I thought it was just like a really boring version of the Muppets!’ How could he not KNOW this?!
The kids are no better – they are at Army Cadet camp this week, the only week of the year they are responsible for their own laundry, cooking and bed making and the reason I love it, is that for approximately half an hour after they return, tired and grubby, and I present them with bacon sandwiches and a hot bath, they smile at me like they actually appreciate me. Bliss.
One of our boys was out on the town this week, and came home in the wee small hours, swaying slightly and smelling of cigarettes ‘I don’t smoke mum, it wasn’t me.’ Me, ‘Why have you got matches in your pocket?’ Him, ‘In case I ever need to start a camp fire.’ I felt embarrassed for asking; of course you should always carry matches in case you need to start a campfire, what was in his other pocket, kindling? No! 20 Marlborough lights. I was wondering who serves him booze and cigs, so he pulled out his fake I.D. It shows a picture of a man at least 5 years older than him, threes stone heavier and he is French! The genius of this that if a bouncer asks him his date of birth etc., he simply shrugs and says, ‘je ne sais pas!’ in a Clouseauesque manner – and apparently this works! Yee gods!
My new novel Clover’s Child was released this week and the reviews I have received and the messages have blown me away, they are heartfelt and wonderful. To know that I have touched someone with my words is a fantastic feeling – thank you so very much xx
A national poster campaign, advertising What Have I Done? Paperback is everywhere and to see these and my book in Tesco and WHSmith is still the biggest thrill! It makes me feel like a proper author!
Yesterday, we were welcomed by the fabulous people of Liverpool – such a vibrant city and just the place to be in the sunshine. Manchester today and off to Waterstones in the Trafford Centre – hope I get the chance for a bit of a shop – which is actually my least favourite pastime, I have the boredom threshold of a hyperactive teen in a library and would rather have a root canal. But I shall make good use of my time and pick up my son, Jean-Claude Piedmont, the bits and bobs he needs for his forthcoming holiday.
On a personal note, ‘Congratulations!’ to the Issyfox who is officially very very clever! And this sentiment totally contradicts the ideas expressed in my latest Huffington Post Article http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/amanda-prowse/the-smug-parent-club_b_3539307.html have a great week one and all!
And finally, it only remains to say, ‘COME ON MURRAY!’ Happy tennis watching folks x
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