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Today is St George's Day, and in Catalunya it's San Jordi when women are given red roses and men, a book. I love roses but I'd rather have a book. Or perhaps both?

Anyway, I bought the boys a book each and they were happy!

Things that made me smile today -

I survived another day without going mad!

I finished a piece of work for BBC - I've been singing about being loco ever since!

The boys and their antics made me guffaw at points today - they certainly have great senses of humour.

The bluebells are out in the garden. Didn't get out to take a picture though as my back was too sore from crutches. perhaps tomorrow!

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So, The Sound of Music is called Smiles and Tears in Spanish. Interesting!

John went to Canada - that didn't really make me smile, and nor did the doctor telling me that my ear (now blocked and deaf for a month) will get better by itself and to be patient. Humph! And, now I think about it, the ending of Endeavour was certainly not smile inducing.

However, this is a blog about smiles and today I smiled for the following reasons:
the boys looked so uncomfortable walking with me as I drove my Mum's electric wheelchair.
I went to the library and found/borrowed some good books
I managed to cook dinner standing on one leg
Jude and I found that we hadn't finished his huge pink meringue from Saturday and enjoyed it with raspberries and ice-cream.

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Two parcels today - new MOO cards and a new pair of boots!

Sewing Bee always makes me smile as I wouldn't have the first clue of what to do, although I'd love to be one of their models; I'd like to challenge them to make me a pair of trousers and accommodate my oddly sized calves! Which reminds me - I wonder who did end up with my purple boots?

A new book and a nearly early night!

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A run - short but very sweet!

Finishing a good book. 

A very sad boy made happy by some shopping at Currys. 

And an interesting way of sharing things from an iPad...

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A lovely day with my sister's family today.

Lots of snuggles with Bob who used me as a pillow and, once he was convinced that "grangra" wasn't coming, kept turning to me and saying my name. Later, I was granted the ultimate accolade of having my arm sniffed and eliciting "mmmm" from him!

Meanwhile, "the terrible trio" continued shooting their film which is set to rival Lord of the Rings in length of time taken to complete. I'm not sure what the other inhabitants of the courtyard thought about the oddly clad children brandishing wooden weaponry not to mention the adult in cycling shorts and smoking jacket.

Here's Jude sporting a fine head of hair. Even more unruly than his own barnet!

The chilli chocolate challenge was taken by all of us after lunch. Jude was rendered speechless by a sliver of the hottest one; Isaac hoovered up the remains of all our chocolates! I was fine after the first which disabled all sensation in my mouth. (Not sure Crabbies is the best drink to cool the mouth...)

Whilst visiting the doctors isn't usually a reason to smile, it was good to see lovely Dr D who I've missed whilst in Switzerland. Always greets you with a smile and shows interest in your life - as well as dealing with your ailments obviously! 

And I'm reading Oops by Hywel Bennett. Making me think but also smile a lot!

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A family get-together at Mum's today with paella, champagne and lots of chocolate biscuits. Robert was rather pleased about the chocolate biscuits - and about his new Thomas the Tank Engine DVD!

Good to see Isaac Jude and Harry having fun together and being equally appalled by Grandma's dancing...

Jacuzzi time made me smile too. 

And my new book too - Rebus always makes me smile!

Also amusing me - the look of disdain on the faces of the camels as James Cracknell berates them for being a disgrace to their species!

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An image from yesterday.

I think I'll copy Sarah and get a Tattly as encouragement next time I run a half marathon. A good reminder for everyday not just when running to be honest!

And one from today - my pink pixie! Thanks to Rob who's an artistic whizz with an iPad (and not just with an iPad!) and drew this for me!

Wondering what to call her? Any suggestions? 

Smiles today -

The joy of making Dorset Apple Cake with self raising flour for the first time in 2 years. 

A tidy desk and dining room table. 

Summer and winter clothes swapped. 

Remaining untouched by 'The Great Storm' - seriously underwhelmed and slightly disappointed too. I had high hopes for a fence that needs replacing...

Reading in bed. 

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Thanks to Sinclair for making me smile by sharing this photograph on his FB page.

And this arrived today. Hurrah!

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I bought this book to be delivered to my Mum's for when I arrived in Englsnd last week as we decided to read it for ISW Mums Book Club. It duly arrived and I started reading it on the way home in the plane. Sadly I left it on my seat and therefore didn't finish it before Book Club today. 

However, after we'd discussed the book this morning, Katrin lent it to me so I could finish it. And I now have. 

It was very interesting, especially finding out about "good names." 

I learn something new every day! And that keeps me happy.

Also causing smiles today -

I was given a tennis dress.

I am on the way to conquering limescale (believe me, this is a major accomplishment!)

My Twitter timeline was full of Mr Men characters as many people changed their avatars in support of Russel Tarr who was unjustly 'picked on' by Michael Gove. (I'm Little Miss Naughty!)

Say cheese in other languages 
In Hindi you can also say डट दिखाओ (dat dikhao) - show your teeth!

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I received a parcel today from Amazon.de containing books :0)
Thank you TheLanguagePoint for the voucher with which I bought them. A real treat!

Smiles today were caused by, amongst other things:
The wonders of Switzerland meant that leaving my MacBook at the bus stop was not a disaster as it was still there when I went back for it. Phew!
Coffee at Katrin's this morning was ... memorable!
The sun came out - then it snowed. Then the sun came out again. And more snow.
Ms Good the art teacher made the most delicious brownies for committee meeting - which lasted 20 minutes!
ComicRelief on the Zambezi - Hell and High Water - is rather amusing!

Smile in other languages
In Gujarati - સ્મિત