In praise of ordinary, quiet weekends

• A new pair of socks cast on.
• Bacon rolls for Saturday breakfast, scrambled eggs and toast for Sunday's.
• Bikes, skateboards and mud in Victoria Park.

• Getting up unhurriedly, but finding that we're still up before the children.
• A strange film (but a good one).
• Signs of spring - even in the murky morning light.

• Secret plans for six family birthdays happening this month.
• A brilliant book, started and finished.
• A banana cake baked.
• Family to hang out with.