Lily gets a new summer wardrobe

The Scottish weather forecast this year is mainly being read from the bible. 40 days and 40 nights, essentially. With this in mind, Gran (Nancy) sent her a new summer outfit. Pink naturally as it is Lily's favourite colour, and matches her Dad's eyes.

Lily has a social calendar that puts Paris Hilton in the shade, although the conversations at Lily's are probably of a higher calibre. 3 weekends on the bounce the girl is dressing up as a fairy, a princess, and a butterfly. Speaking of which, her latest toy has a name of " princess butterfly horse ". Could be worse. " Heavenly hiraani tiger-lily "?

Last week saw Neil, Lorna, wee Archie and new addition Eve Mackay come to visit for a week. Lots of action, as Archie is a pocket rocket, and he enjoyed lots of time on the trampoline with the gal. We took a boat trip across to Inchcailloch and had a great barbie, as the sun shone through for an hour or so. We also managed to get in a local Highland Games, with men throwing around big logs of wood, hammer throws, tug-of-war, and picking up farms hands and seeing how far you could throw them. Savage, un-neccessary, but captivating at the same time. Weird.

They also had a wrestling event for kids, which catered for everyone - girls, and gingers alike. I even saw a ginger girl. Wow, did she need to get rid of some anger. I bet in about 3 years she will throwing around the odd farm hand without any problem.

Work has been keeping me busier than a one legged man in an @rse-kicking competition, so I have been relying on the stress to keep the calories off. It didn't work so I indulged in some comfort eating, to get over the stress. The extra weight stressed me ..... You've got it. I also have a wedding to attend in Dublin in 2 weeks time, and do not fit into any suits. I am imagining myself lying on the floor, using a coathanger to try and pull my trousers zip up, while sucking in deep breaths. Rather hard to look natural at the church when the bride has to step over you in the aisle.

Anyway, the weather was good this week, so Lily did not have to wear the summer outfit from Gran, and instead went strawberry picking. We also inflated the pool in the garden, and even fat boy jumped in for 20 mins.

Right, I can hear the rioters heading for my liquor cabinet. Just enough time to pour the Bells into the 'Glengoyne 20 year old' bottle.