- Sleeping in.
- Waking up slowly with a cup of tea on the sofa.
- Grabbing a quick shower.
- Catching up on some housework.
- Vowing to make the most of our final day without the kids.
- Treating ourselves to brunch at The Lock Up.
- Very much enjoying my eggs hollandaise with kale, mushrooms and homemade hash browns.
- Wandering home via the park.
- Resting on the sofa.
- Greeting our friend Rich at the door.
- Sitting outside in the sun while Mr L.A. built our new BBQ.
- Looking forward to using it for the first time. We just need to get hold of the right gas canister.
- Packing an overnight bag.
- Waiting for our friends, Emily and Sam, to arrive.
- Saying goodbye to the men.
- Driving to Bath with Em.
- Parking up and taking a stroll in the early evening sunshine.
- Admiring the abbey.
- Mentally planning a return trip with the kids.
- Grabbing a table for dinner at Prezzo.
- Eating our combined bodyweight in pasta and cheese.
- Heading back to Emily’s house for a sleepover.
- Snacking on sweets and staying up far too late.
- Reminiscing about the ‘old days’ in Exeter.
- Feeling very lucky to have such wonderful friends.
- Enjoying my last lie-in for a while.
- Sipping tea in Emily’s kitchen.
- Getting ready to face the day.
- Eating a cinnamon and raisin bagel smothered in butter.
- Making our way back to Bristol.
- Catching up with the men and making plans for another gathering very soon.
- Saying goodbye at the door.
- Waiting for my in-laws to arrive with the children.
- Preparing a huge Indian feast. I made Paneer Butter Masala, Spinach with Black Pepper, Garlic and Lemon, and Tamarind and Caramelised Red Onion Rice. More deliciousness from Meera Sodah’s two books, Made in India* and Fresh India*.
- Greeting the children when they came rushing in.
- Hugging them over and over again.
- Listening to tales of all their adventures over the last week.
- Sitting down to lunch.
- Eating too much.
- Chatting with my mother-in-law.
- Clearing up the kitchen.
- Saying goodbye to Mr L.A.’s parents.
- Vegging out on the sofa while everyone else played board games.
- Feeding the children beans on toast for their tea.
- Running Jesse a bubble bath.
- Giving goodnight kisses.
- Cooking and eating Greek Egg and Chips from Jamie’s Comfort Food*.
- Tapping away at my laptop.
- Looking forward to a long, luxurious soak in the tub.
Love Audrey xxx
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