where were the april showers?

How crazy is this weather? Almost no rain to speak of during April and today, yet another scorcher on July proportions. Not that I'm complaining, it's so good to be able to spread the cluttering toys and the chatty girls to the outside once again.

I am concerned about the plants though, although they are looking fine, I'm sure that they must be getting quite thirsty. I've started saving my non greasy washing up water to pour on some plants in the evening although I'm told that watering plants little and often is actually more detrimental than an occasional big soak. But seeing as we're not getting the occasional soak from rain, I'm sure the green things will appreciate some moisture even if it does have the odd piece of pasta and pea keeping it company.