`it was a slow start again as Zoe didn't have to be at work until 11, so Ellie would be dropped off mid-morning. I did, however, have to deal with both of our bins (refuse and recycling) and Chris and Maureen's now that they are cruising through the Bay of Biscay on their way to the Canaries for Christmas. It was bright and sunny, but remarkably chilly first thing.
Diane had an appointment at the hairdresser during the morning. (The result is even more lovely). I stayed put as Ellie was due. She had had a bit of a setback and was very pale and suffering from a sore throat when she arrived. I let her go and chill out in front of the TV while I worked on a rough menu plan for the next 10 days... with emphasis on what would be suitable for Ellie as she is likely to be here a great deal. Then, having done a meal plan I completed the shopping list for a raid on Sainsbury's.
After lunch, I left Ellie with Di and headed for Sainsbury's to wade through the list. It went smoothly, since everything was available, but it failed because my trolley was full long before my list was empty. I paid the bill (with a hefty contribution from the accumulated Nectar points) and headed home. It took ages to squirrel everything away... and I am now worried there will be nowhere to put the remainder of the items from the list that we will have to get in the next day or so.
We are expecting the local charity Santa run and collection tonight, so hopefully they will arrive before Ellie collapses.
That didn't quite go to plan.
Santa, it appears, has broken down just around the corner. We had to get dressed up and head out into the chilly evening to go and see him. At least Ellie had a one-on-one with him while his Elves wandered around the estate explaining to people that Rudolf had a blowout in his hoof and was waiting for the AA.
At least it happened tonight, and Santra has time to get it fixed before the production run on Christmas eve when he has to visit all the kids across the world.
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