lathany, posts by tag: 2004 - LiveJournal

As the clock struck midnight, a certain gold ring fell into a certain Mount Doom. It seemed appropriate. Yep, bateleur and I had decided to re-watch The Return of the King for the evening (having seen the first two films earlier this month). The timing was accidental, but highly appropriate.

With 2004 behind us, we agreed that it had probably been our worst year to date. Whilst nothing has gone horribly, horribly wrong, the twins are still having problems (and causing worry), we've both been ill rather more than usual, there have been a number of disappointments and troubles and no real decent-sized successes. The main plus of the year was the roleplaying with both Monde and Athory becoming good memories whilst The Wheel is already shaping up to be a great campaign.

Here's to hoping that 2005 goes better.

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So, what happened to me in 2004? I've had a look back over my calendar and LJ to come up with some monthly highlights (and lowlights).

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Plus I got through a fair number of books and computer games.

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And that's that.

Well, yesterday wasn't terribly successful. However Bea likes her knickers so, the next time all her trousers are clean, we'll give it another shot. Possibly with less TV - she hates leaving the TV for the potty, even when she can see the screen from it.

In other news, I hate play dough. Mainly because I have a son who likes shredding it into small pieces and scattering it around the lounge. At least it vacuums up nicely.

Number of successful potty uses : 2
Number of soiled clothes : 7 (three pairs of trousers, three pairs of pants and a pair of socks)

Hmmm. Well, I guess that's a start. Now for the afternoon.

One of my (requested) presents this year was the DVD of The Politician's Wife. Now this series came out when I first moved to Oxford but, for a number of reasons, (including a total lack of interest in TV) I never saw it. However I heard Good Things about it (including from my nominated godmother who died two years later) and always wanted to see it. Consequently the mini-series made it onto various Xmas lists for years, but was always rejected in favour of more findable presents. However this year was different and I spent Saturday and Sunday nights watching it (three hours in total).

Firstly, it's aged rather well. At the time it was produced in response to the actions of John Major's colleagues and, frankly, very little has changed in the political world. Secondly, it stars Juliet Stevenson (along with Trevor Eve and Minnie Driver) which in my book is always a plus. Thirdly, the script is great. The political world seems realistically devious and the characters all come across as intelligent people. The plot is consistent and definitely creates an air of suspense. Even better, the kids aren't annoying and there's an occasional comedy line (the most memorable being in Flora's speech to the Christian Women of the Conservative Party) which doesn't seem out of place. If I have a criticism then it is that I felt there were rather too many sex scenes.

All in all, recommended.

Somehow, it feels colder back in Feltham. Plus there's less Xmassy food. However, I do get to sleep in my own comfy bed again. And Ems is pleased to see us.

I spent most of the morning on the bathroom floor feeling ill. Fortunately I seem to have more or less recovered, although I still want a walk in the fresh (cold) air. We considered dinner carefully (nope, it wasn't a hangover), but didn't identify an obvious culprit (although bateleur blames the sausages and bacon).

This morning aside, it was a wonderful Christmas meal. I know turkey roast doesn't thrill many people but, hey, I've not exactly spent the month indulging in work Xmas dos and parties. Also the homemade Christmas cake was wonderful.

The panto in question is Oh Yes It Is (aka Cinderella) and is the same as last year. However, it doesn't exactly make the summer repeats, so I didn't feel too cheated by the fact I've seen it before.

Finally, I'm enjoying Monstrous Regiment.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

Ryan's favourite present : A remote controlled Postman Pat van

Bea's favourite present : A Drawing Board (with a motorised wipe)

And there was much noise and chocolate.

Huh? And the largest window was twenty-one (a shade taller than any other).

So that's that. Tonight - Camus Christmas, tomorrow - Hornsey Christmas. Double turkey has been promised.