This was the weekend when nothing was planned, and so I planned to do nothing.

Friday evening started out well. Tricia was out with some friends, and so after some nosebag, I settled down to the TV. I watched an episode of the Simpsons with Ellie, which she likes to watch before she goes to bed. This episode was all about gay marriage… and so I had to field some interesting questions from Ellie. After I had packed her off to bed I watched Waking the Dead. I have just bought series 3 on DVD. I didn’t start watching the prog till Series 4, so these are all new to me.

Saturday I had promised to take Ellie to the library. So, we were there at 9am as it opened. I then somehow had my arm twisted to buy her a dress from Next. It is difficult for a Dad to say no to his 7 year old daughter. I explained that I bought it for her because she had received a lovely school report. But in truth I would probably have bought it for her anyway. We returned home briefly before I took her swimming… I was then allowed a few hours peace whilst Tricia took Ellie off to a dancing display. See photo below – Ellis is central.

Then Tricia and myself took Robbie and Ellie to see Shrek 3. I must say I thought it rather dull compared to the other two. I would rather have watched Harry Potter – perhaps next weekend. On that note I have just ordered up the next HP novel, for delivery next Saturday morning.

So, that was my quiet Saturday. Actually it was a good day. Some quality time with Ellie. I often don’t see too much of her during the week, so the weekend is a good time to catch up.

Today, after church, I have just sat and either read, or listened to music…. now, that is more like it.