We still have a power cut. Secretly I really enjoy them. The whole family gathers around the wood burner and we play silly games and attempt to read by candlelight. There's something weirdly satisfying in setting up the camping stove to boil some water to make tea and then cobble a meal together. Everything feels muted and soft and beautifully slow.

Kards flies to Aberdeen for her op on Friday today. Make sure you behave and take care x