Who can save summer now?

The summer holidays have, in recent weeks, been slowly slipping from our grasp and today signalled the end of lazy days, Mrs Hammond having time for projects and sewing (endless sewing!!), the girls lying in and staying up late, coffees and cards at the bistro, late evening dog walks, pyjama days watching television and chilling (yes - I do know you have them when I am at work girls), an impromptu kick about at the park, scones and tea on the slabbage and so much ice cream that not even a Hammond could manage! Even after summoning her inner superhero, not even Lucy's 'laser' eyes can stop the ticking of time and the inevitable end. Tomorrow heralds the start of the autumn term, the daily routine of school and work, clubs galore and not much rest time and a very busy lifestyle return. It has been a memorable summer despite not going away this year and ended perfectly with a celebratory and surprise lunch for Grandma's eighty-sixth birthday today. I had my obligatory days off at the end of the break with the girls, as Mrs Hammond went back to work before her new class arrive to torment her for a year. I was really excited to spend a couple  days with them and they did not disappoint with an epic fossil hunting contest on Thursday and a sneaky sweet filled afternoon at the cinema to watch 'Finding Dory'. The film was slightly disappointing , but enjoying it with the girls and their company was quite enough for me in the absence of any cinematic quality (There's a lesson here Pixar - know when enough is enough or you better make sure the sequel has a varied storyline please and as many belly laughs as the original). Anyway goodbye summer - next main family Hammond events are a way off - a  trip to Paris in half term and a couple birthdays - I really can't think for the life of me whose they may be in October. Neither hold any real significance, perhaps we should just ignore them. Sandwiched in-between is a significant birthday for Grandpa as well. So in the meantime back to the grind before the party season begins...