1. I tell John that I’ve put Strange in charge for while we’re away and he laughs heartily. Worst choice ever.
2. The lights reflected in the reservoir.
3. After dithering for two days, we make a surprisingly quick decision about dinner.
3b. The kitchen fills with a sharp citrus tang. We all take a moment to place it before we see the pile of lime zest growing in the icing.
3c. The amount of cheese and cheese accessories on the table is almost overwhelming. Luckily we have a cunning plan to deal with the abundance.
3d. We induct the newcomers into the Showgirls hall of insanity then try and fail to draw masterpieces using the steam controller. We laugh a lot.
4. Lily has been anxious all night – overtired and fearing a car journey home – but when things quieten down, she settles too and when we go to bed, she curls up between our legs and is snoring within seconds.
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