And so back to the grind; as it turned out a none too bad day, considering.

I sauntered gently down the hill with a smile and a skip, only to have to leave it at the door as I clocked in.

But no boss, and a set of earphones, some Philip Glass, Jaisu and Madlib mix of dub classics to keep me going.

I went foraging at lunchtime and stuck to my half hour in preparation for the brave new world.

Then I sauntered back up the hill to cook her chicken stuffed with tomatoes and mozzarella with coleslaw and salad, before finally getting my bed for the first time in 2 weeks.

Tantrum from boy who didn't want to go to the park; sat down and crossed his arms and sulked and sulked and sulked