- Waking up as Jesse climbed into our bed.
- Wishing we could sleep a little longer.
- Dragging myself downstairs for tea and snuggles on the sofa.
- Missing Izzy who was away with my parents for a few nights.
- Unpacking the Ocado delivery.
- Frantically preparing the house for guests.
- Cursing my general slovenliness and dreaming of the day we can afford a cleaner.
- Jumping in the shower.
- Pulling on my clothes, applying my makeup and drying my hair.
- Waiting patiently for our friends to arrive.
- Greeting Rich and Stuart at the door.
- Drinking tea and catching up.
- Slipping a shoulder of pork into the oven.
- Driving to the city centre.
- Wandering to the harbourside.
- Enjoying cider and PIE at The Stable.
- Crossing the water and strolling down to The Matthew.
- Slowly making our way back to the car,
- Driving to Clifton.
- Walking across the Downs.
- Admiring Clifton Suspension Bridge.
- Watching some newlyweds stop traffic as they posed before the breathtaking view.
- Making our way over to the other side.
- Snapping photos and having a giggle.
- Retracing our steps back to the car.
- Zooming home for a sit down and a cuppa.
- Making Jesse supper and coaxing him into bed.
- Sipping wine and mixing up homemade BBQ sauce for the pulled pork.
- Making Everyday Brownies for dessert. So good.
- Eating too much.
- Drinking mojitos and talking late into the night.
- Finally tumbling into bed around 1am.
- Not getting enough sleep.
- Waking up with a hangover.
- Somehow managing to cook Sunday dinner for 8 people.
- Welcoming Izzy home.
- Listening to her tales from the last few days. A belated birthday treat from my parents, she had visited the Roald Dahl Museum, seen Matilda at the theatre and dined at Carluccios. Lucky girl.
- Relishing time with my mum.
- Remembering just how delicious Nigella’s Spring Chicken is. Such a flavoursome dish and, as the name would suggest, perfect for this time of year.
- Pondering our plans for the yarden with my Bonus Dad.
- Waving goodbye to my parents and heading to the park in the sunshine.
- Watching the children frolic and play.
- Cheering them on as they clambered over fallen trees.
- Eventually dragging them home for a rest.
- Feeling excited for summer.
- Wishing Rich and Stuart didn’t have to leave.
- Fighting the urge to nap.
- Failing.
- Putting the children to bed.
- Feeling too tired to cook.
- Ordering a cheeky takeaway.
- Needing an early night.
Love Audrey xxx
I’m with you on the cleaner, not in a snobby way but would love a hand, even once a week to give the house a good “once over” and then I could maintain for the rest of the week. Or the ironing, that would be bliss!
I would have an extra full morning at the weekend. Ah, a girl can dream!
As always you weekend looked wonderfully fun filled!
I never do any ironing, I’m such a slummy mummy! Always makes me laugh when people describe me as a domestic goddess on food/baking posts. I feel like saying ‘no, I just make the odd cake, that’s it’!! xxx
Looks like a lovely weekend! Your blog is a very exciting discovery for me – I’ve lived in Bristol for last 7 years so it is really nice to see what kinds of things you and your family get up to! Still haven’t been to the Stable but had a really disappointing meal at Watershed last night after a film so keen to give it a go next time!
Thanks Susan, that’s lovely to hear! We’re really enjoying getting to know our new city. Feel like we’ve only scratched the surface so far. You must try The Stable, it’s really good.
xxx
Love these updates. That pork looks SO good!
Thanks Victoria, the pork was really, REAllY good! xxx
Hi Audrey,
I came across your lovely blog by chance.
I really like the way you describe your days!
I´ll keep on reading you.
Regards from Argentina
Andrea
Thank you Andrea, I’m glad you’ve enjoyed reading Love Audrey. xxx