Utility room. Dad and Mum for two weeks helping. Then the Italians (after a spot of boiling), including Selena and Alvise. Plus some simultaneous Edmonds. Shakespeare and Renzo’s emergency not-heart-attack. And now out the other side and staring at September and school and an autumny feel. Isa had a great day today with the kids:cycling (own bikes) down to town along the river. Falafels and ice cream and chat. Then pasta and a film (Disney – hunchback of notre dame). Now bed. Lola v grown up and lovely; Neve very childlike and lovely. Neve willful and in her own world; Lola can sulk and whinge. But mostly lovely and good and helpful and caring and very loving. What incredible children.