Memorandum Monday

Joining in with Sian's band of merry Mondayers in sharing something new - I have been out to the shops this afternoon to buy something for Rachel's baby shower.  Those who know, or know of, me will be aware that I do love to cook.  Rarely does a week go by without me baking a cake of some kind, so you may be surprised to hear that I do not did not own a cake stand. The food theme for the baby shower is a traditional afternoon tea, with prosecco for those of us not expecting a baby and cups of tea for those who are.  There's going to be about 16 guests and offers of china and crockery are coming in to have a proper vintage mix and match style.  But I did not own a cake stand so I had the perfect excuse to go out shopping this afternoon and I'm really pleased with the one I found.  I think it may end up seeing a lot of use, I'm already imagining it filled with a dessert of meringues and chocolate dipped strawberries next time we have friends over for dinner!

On the subject of new things, I also learnt something new about my son; after 26 years he still has the ability to surprise me.  When I told people he'd got engaged, their first question was 'when will they get married?' and my reply, without fail, was 'it's taken him 8 years to propose so it won't be any time soon'.  Wrong.  So very wrong.  They came to spend the day with us yesterday and I said 'I bet everyone's asking you if you've set a date!' and they laughed and said 'yes' ... 'it's going to be August bank holiday weekend next year'.  Good job I was sitting down! 

But here's a lesson to be learnt.  I've been joking with my dear friend Denise, she's got three sons, and two are getting married within a month of one another this year - I should not have been so amused by her needing two mother of the groom outfits or two hats so quickly in succession should I, because here I am, now in exactly the same position for next year!  Better start saving ...