It’s 14 miles into our bike ride and we have arrived at Hampton Court Palace. We are having a picnic in the garden. Continue reading May 21: Arrived

We forgot to arrange babysitting for a 20-mile breast cancer walk we intended to do today so instead we self-organized a family bike ride. We are 8 miles in now on a ride that will total 34 miles. Gorgeous day. Continue reading May 21: Egham to Hampton Court

Richard and I decided to walk around Virginia Water Lake and eat at the pub for date night tonight. Continue reading May 20: Date Night

Maddie ate her tea with Matthew and Alice. Continue reading May 19: Teatime

Today I started running in Eton in the early morning, to the sound of the Chapel bells and didn’t stop until I hung up from my last conference call at 9pm. In between I had lots of calls with my new team and started really learning more about my exciting new job, I ordered a new car, I took Maddie to swimming lessons and I made a roast chicken. Continue reading May 19: Running

After coming home from a full, interesting work day in London, I played football with Maddie in the garden. Continue reading May 17: Football

It’s my first official day in my new role, but I spent a few hours at the beautiful Oakley Court Hotel, coaching a team in action learning, something I signed up to do months ago. Around that, I started drinking from the fire hose. There is a lot to learn, fast. Continue reading May 16: Action Learning

Maddie came home with her new friend Dora following our belated birthday party at The Tropical Zoo. Continue reading May 15: Post-Party Recovery

Madeline and I made chocolate chip cookies for her party tomorrow. We are celebrating her birthday because her December party was snowed out. The smell of freshly baked cookies reminds me of my childhood and despite no longer being able to eat them, is still one of my favourite smells, alongside cut grass, Mom’s homemade bread and lilac. Continue reading May 14: Homemade

We finished a successful conference and I flew home in time to see Maddie before her bedtime. Continue reading May 13: Landed