A busy Sunday!

I had a lie-in this morning and slept for longer than I'd expected! Over breakfast of granola and fruit again, Sophie and I had a frank discussion about the holiday plans we'd made the previous day, and I said that I'd find it a wrench not to travel to Europe next September. As you can imagine, this didn't go down well with my daughter. We made a list of pros and cons for the US and Europe, but shelved definite plans for now. I don't know what's happening with my job next year, so I'm reluctant to pay a deposit anyway. Also, if Sophie is serious about buying a house in France, she will need every penny!

Keith very kindly chopped up masses of vegetables for the Bolognese sauce - we included celery, carrots, an onion, a leek and a courgette. Just before midday, I prepared the sauce and let it simmer all afternoon. Sophie also made the chicken and leek tangle pie for tomorrow, so the kitchen was a hive of activity!

While Sophie was doing that, I cleaned the conservatory (it was fly and spider city) and made a start on clearing out the cupboard under the new window in the kitchen, which is a general dumping ground. Why do we feel the need to keep paper bags and so much rubbish? I wanted to make room for diaries and photos that I plan to scan onto the computer. I turned everything out, making the kitchen into a complete mess! It was worth it when I finished, though, and everything was put neatly away!

After having a lovely, hot shower, we relaxed in the living room until dinner. We ate slightly earlier this evening, but not as early as we'd planned, as I wanted the Bolognese to simmer for as long as possible. I was very pleased with the sauce, and I think the herbs I bought in L'Escala added to the flavour!

After we'd eaten, we watched the Tour de France, and it was wonderful seeing the gorgeous scenery. Can I bear to tear myself away?!