Rainy reads.

So here I am, in the great British monsoon! Trapped within these four walls with three children. How does one keep sane when the only sound  heard  is the chorus of 'Mr Tumble, MMRRRR TTUUMMBBLLEE!'

Well, this is how to keep sane.

 Turn off that television, open the windows and listen to the rain.

And read.

I am sure we have read almost every book in the book cupboard.

Here are our favourites.

Rainy reads for mummy

Of course 50 shades had to be in there! I don't care what anyone says I have loved the trilogy.

Its easy to read, addictive and not just 'mummy porn' there is quite a romance to it.

French children don't throw food. A french parenting guide written by an American. Its OK, I am only a few chapters in. Possibly one for new mothers, I have already experienced most that's written in this book so its a little late for the advice! But the idea of parenting. Living in Paris. In the sunshine. Eating French bread under the Eiffel tower, is entertaining me!

To kill a mocking bird. I must have read this 100 times over. A classic and beautifully written book. If you have never read then PLEASE do!

On Green dolphin street. As the Sunday times said,

'A novel about adultery, jazz and alcohol'

Perfect, no?

Rainy reads for kiddies

These are Poppy, Ted and Henry's favourites.
Owl Babies and The magic sky both have audio with them. We make up a den, snuggle in and listen to each imaginative, little person attention grabbing, story.
The tree that sat down is a fairytale . Pops and I get totally lost in a world of fairies, potions and talking animals.

So feed your brain and wash away the rain sodden cells, READ A BOOK. And pray for sunshine. Please.

Lauren x