Amandababble Week Six
You know one of those weeks when you are feeling OLD – that. As part of my lose-weight-get-fit regime, I have started to exercise, well, I’m walking a lot and I kid you not, my bones have actually started creaking! I thought that was just a joke directed at those over 35, but I can say hand on heart that at 46, when I walk briskly, I sound like the loo door in my Nan’s outhouse. What is this creaking and should I get some WD40? Not sure. My husband has also presented me with a gift this week. Flowers? Chocolates? No, not exactly, he bought me a chain from which I am expected to hang my glasses! Well naturally I am refusing to use it, who does he think I am? Mrs. Vickers from the library? Larry Grayson? He explained that he is sick of me ‘mislaying’ my specs, squinting at text and ignoring family members through lack of recognition. See people, not only am I now myopic, I am also forgetful! He may be right, but I’m darned if I’m going to walk around (creaking) with my glasses on a chain, besides I don’t lose them that often…
The boys have been away for much of the week and we’ve had the house to ourselves. Now, I adore my boys, but it has been bloody marvellous! The food I bought on Friday morning was still in the fridge by Friday evening! Imagine! And I got to lie on the sofa and for the first time in years, I was in charge of the remote control! We spent days just thinking about us and not the kids and I feel like I’ve had a holiday. Although I am of course desperate for them to come home (just in case they read this!)
Its been a big week for me book wise – I was honoured to be a guest on the LBC Book Club on Friday night with the wonderful Iain Dale (my secret crush – although I guess not so secret now!) and they made me very welcome as ever. Saturday the Major and I hotfooted it up to Nottingham to participate in Armed Forces Day, we had the BEST time! Nottingham did the most incredible job of welcoming all and the atmosphere was electric!
A very long day for us, but wouldn’t have missed it for the world. I am nervous and excited today, Clovers Child is released tomorrow as an EBook and hardback and I really hope people like it, I have to say its one of my favourite – Dot’s story is heartbreaking but inspiring! 
I must share a horrendous incident that occurred in Tesco on Thursday. I can’t go into too much detail but suffice to say, strapless maxi dress, wedged sandals, a big trip, sandals caught in hem, came down to my waist and I landed on top of a doddery octogenarian who was pondering the three for two offers in the cheese aisle. Apologies Stan, I hope you recover and to Stan’s wife, again, sincerely sorry and no, Stan, I do not want to accompany you to the over eighties whist night a week next Saturday. Jheesh.
Now, where did I put those darn glasses…
http://t.co/EVnrVmvNhU – podcast of Amanda talking to Iain Dale LBC Book Club.
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