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To me, an alarm at the weekend is fine, I turn it off and go back to sleep, much to his annoyance. Except this morning it did wake me up (5.45 on a Sunday should only really be for special events!). So I got up and did 2 hours work (which has helped a bit of the stress levels). Took coffee / hot choc up to the dozing family and suggested breakfast in the woods. Half an hour later, with a tupperware of steaming porridge wrapped in a towel, we were loaded up in the car. 

Such a stunning morning, we walked through the woods to a clearing and enjoyed our lovely al-fresco breakfast - with more hot chocolate for children and tea for grown ups. Everyone enjoyed the morning, including the dog! 

We've pottered for the rest of the day, which has also bee lovely. Washing and ironing done, couple of DIY jobs done, a run to the tip, goulash for dinner and chocolate brownies foe lunch boxes this week. I also had a snooze on the sofa after lunch with the eldest, which was divine.