Tree hugging

Went tree-hugging with the Buttons in Hardcastle Craggs today. It was nice to meet them: the children ran off happily as if they had always know each other! Saw some more sculptures, wood ants and bracket fungus. It was raining at first, but brightened up later on. It was a bit of a slog but we got all of the way round this time, taking in most of the sculptures. I think Jayne got more than she had bargained for as I decided to take the buggy again, and she had to drag it round the difficult bits, with the help of her two lovely friends, who were each carrying a small twin. I had to carry Allie some of the way, as he tired himself out walking on the straight paths and then didn't want to walk or go in the buggy. It was quite tiring, and I was glad that I had some leftover curry to re-heat for tea. The children saved up all their bad behavior for when we got back and I was trying to rest/relax- they just jumped all over the place and me, and shoved cushions down the back of my shirt while I was trying to read my emails.
It turns out lots of people have been trying to persuade me to go camping this next week, which I had said I would, but it has come round so quickly! I kind of imagined it in some hazy distant future and now I have about two days to get my head around it and organise stuff. My main concern is about sleeping, as I find this difficult enough in my own bed, and always wake up stiff. I am being a total wimp about this, I know, but I just can't get get my head around it just now. I just want my house back. The floor is not finished, but just needs final coat, which I could do tonight. I really want to get that stove going now its turned a bit cold!