Great weekend

Had one of those delightful weekends when everything seemed to go pretty well, it also involved things that I really enjoy (although worryingly didn't involve going to the Army at all!!!)

Friday night - watched Southend win 5-0 at home to QPR - nights like these don't come around very often. What's more it was live on Sky and my father-in-law recorded it for me so I could watch the best bits again whilst tucking into a Chinese when I got back.

Saturday morning - had a rehearsal for a 10-piece brass ensemble called "Wonderbrass" that I am involved in. It reminded me how much I enjoy blowing a tuba.

Saturday lunch - met Tania and the kids for a relaxing lunch out, just enjoyed their company and Elliot's quirkiness (he ordered a peanut butter and honey baguette!).

Saturday evening - went on a 6-mile run and felt brilliant afterwards (this is not always the case!) - ran a long route to my parents to wish my mum a happy birthday.

Sunday - Tania and I left the kids with her mum and drove up to London for a family do at a posh London club. Arrived early (this definitely does not always happen!) so walked around the corner to the Royal Academy where we had enjoyed a cuppa in their cafe. The family do was absolutely amazing - 111 people to celebrate my Uncle and Aunt's 40th wedding anniversary. Met up with some family members I haven't seen for years.

Sunday night - had the kids returned to us, supper with the in-laws and then watched a recording of last night's Top Gear.

What a fantastic weekend - football, music making, family, running and all of them went really well. Shame it didn't involve Church too - but sometimes I feel like I need a break, don't you?