We’re so tired. Emilie, Luke, and Kathryn visited last weekend, and mum and Bart came this last one, so two full weekends of fun, food, and frolics have taken their toll. And even though I’ve been lucky enough to not be at work today (and Friday, too), I’ve almost been too tired to settle to, or do anything this afternoon.
But, just like last weekend, we’ve had a fun two days. Mum and Bart arrived from Lowestoft on Friday evening, and we caught up over a butternut squash and leek pie supper. With Saturday’s changeable weather, we headed into town for a walk around the market, buying some cheese, and mooching around the shops.
Saturday evening was cards (‘Blob’), a speedily made sausage plait and Eve’s Pudding, with champagne and wine, while yesterday’s sunny spells let us whiz over to Harlow, to look around its very large and renowned garden centre. Bart is developing a penchant for gardening late in life, and so filled the boot of the car with lots of greenery, eager to plant his new babies out the back of the house.
We had a night off last night, and went to Immo for supper. Usually busy, it was very empty, and the food wasn’t quite up to the usual standard, either. My spaghetti carbonara was a little wet and runny, but the Frisco Parmesan wafer starter and ice cream dessert upheld the tasty tradition. We still enjoyed what we had, though, and got home in time for tea before bed, and pre-11pm early night – we must have them around more often.
This morning’s breakfast was a little more low-key than both Saturday’s and Sunday’s (only eggs and muffins for our sleepover visitors), and the only job to do today was to replant the dragon tree in the front room, which true to mum’s word, had outgrown its pot and become root-bound. A new container was the easy remedy, and with cheese and crackers for lunch, mum and Bart were on their way home.
It’s always more than lovely to have visitors for the weekend, but it does take it out of you, especially two weekends running. But, both were worth it, with lots of fresh memories made and relaxing times had. The tables are turned a little this weekend, as we’re off to Viv’s in Darlington to meet up with Andrew and Sheila, and to enjoy the relaxing Easter weekend up north.
And, although we’ll do our bit to tidy up ourselves, at least this weekend, there’ll not be copious amounts of cleaning. Only maybe copious amounts of food, which, after the last two weekends, isn’t necessarily a good thing – the super-slim beach body due to my lack of willpower is a long way off yet!
Richard – Yr skinnier than a stick man.