It's the weekend!

So, what's the plan gang? After about a zillion weeks of rain, I don't think the weather this weekend will be any different. Mother-in-law is staying locally for a couple of weeks and has bought us some clams so lunch tomorrow will be a family affair with spaghetti vongole. The kids have a party in the afternoon that was meant to be in the local park but has been changed to the local hell hole softplay place. At least it's in the centre of town so I can sneak out for a wee shopping trip if things get too loud; on the other hand they have a bar and at least one other mum is a good friend who will help me to prop it up.

Then, off to a friends house for dinner in the evening, will be full of food and wine and good times. And no doubt some drunken ramblings. Sunday we'll be grateful that our oldest is big enough to reach the tin of muesli bars so he can feed his sister breakfast while we languish in bed, nursing sore heads, just possibly. We have planned a family swimming trip followed by a roast which will take up the rest of the afternoon; I just need to stay awake - the general anaesthetic I had earlier in the week has taken it's toll on me and I seem to need a kip in the afternoon ever since!

Anyone else got some good times planned too? Since we changed our jobs and lifestyle last year we've been determined to make the most of family times - quality time together and leave the chores for weekdays!