We got up so late this morning that we had to run to the station, and we just caught the train by the skin of our teeth. All the children had to learn the poem by heart. I’ve got a problem I’d like to discuss – can I come and see eye to eye this afternoon. John does everything his mother says – he’s certainly under her thumb. Tom and his sister disagree about everything – they simply pick your brains. I never know whether Sam is being serious or whether he’s pulling my leg. Sue certainly has green thumb /green fingers – her plants grow very well. You really have a finger in every pie – you’re involved in so many things! James is very sensible – he certainly has his head screwed on. I can’t forget this song – I’ve got it on the brain.