Oh ffs! I think I might have done my ACL.

Big kid persuaded me, against my better judgement, to join in with the parents’ race at Sports Day this morning. As the younger, fitter dads rapidly moved away from me I felt something go in my right knee and hobbled in pain to the finish line.

A person with a knee brace is sitting on a red cushion, with a fan and various objects in the background.

With all the hot weather I’ve been eating nothing but salad, fresh fruit and ice pops for what seems like the last few weeks. I’m fed up with it. This morning I tried to use some leftover olives, peppers and halloumi in an omelette. I probably used too much, but the olives and halloumi were overpowering.

Outside the school offices. Little kid runs through here excitedly every morning. It looked especially magical today.

Two large trees stand on a grassy area with a backdrop of lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

Kitchen garden at kids’ school.

A vibrant garden filled with wildflowers and surrounded by a wooden fence is set against a backdrop of trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Kids have gone to sleep tonight clutching ice packs wrapped in a towel. 🥵

Magical scene at after school clubs pick-up time. Excellent drama teacher had the little kids outside under the shade of the trees in front of the kitchen garden doing their thing. I’m sure those kids will remember it forever.

A playground with equipment and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Had a kickabout with one of the neighbourhood kids and my neighbour downstairs in our close this evening. Although we let the kid win 20-0, I still got it!

Solitude 📷

A pencil sketch depicts a contemplative person with eyes closed, head resting on one hand, surrounded by stars.

Today’s salad bowl.

A vibrant salad featuring sliced avocado, olives, and small red peppers in a pink bowl.