In Between Days

Tuesday.

We decided to go see The Magic Faraway Tree at the cinema. It was one of my favourite book series as a child. Stuck in a hospital bed, alone most of the time, scared most of the time because of yet another operation looming ( I had a few!) Reading, doing jigsaws and doing cross stitch projects was my world. I could read before I went to school, thanks to my older Sisters Lynne and Sue. So I was well above my reading age. I devoured Enid Blyton books from the age of five. Gradually moving onto adult books ( especially horror!) at about 9/10. So seeing The Faraway Tree bought to life was fabulous to see! They did a great job, even if Moonface was a little different to the images in the book. Or in my head... But, overall a great adaptation. Made me laugh and cry, and I think Kev and Charlotte ( who came too!) enjoyed it too. 

We saw Mark Holder, who was going to watch it with his wife, who I used to work with at Sainsbury's when I first moved to Arnold.

After the movie we nipped to Holland and Barrett to pick up some low carb goodies, cous cous, rice and noodles. As well as pancake and waffle mix, ready for the Mickey Waffle maker Kev has bought me! Its actually for my Birthday in August but I can have it when it comes. 

Then we went for Lunch to O'Neil's ( they have a new menu) I had jasmine sticky rice with katsu curry sauce and grilled chicken. Very nice. I only had half the rice, but it was so filling.

We got the bus home just in time for our other big purchase, between us we've bought a new Gtech hand held hoover. I've only had cheaper ones before, and am sick of them not working. Or like the one we've just got rid of, falling apart as I used it. So we bit the bullet and split the cost of a proper Gtech one that complements the Air Ram we have, both pet hair ones. Willow doesnt shed much, but like most cats she can make a mess with her munchies and tray (although, not as much as Claudia) but, if I could have her back I would. 

My hobbies aren't tidy, either papercrafts and journalling can create a right old mess and as good as the AirRam is it can't get into the nooks and crannies of this bungalow. So this will be a good addition  to my cleaning arsenal. Shows my age I guess, being excited to use another new cleaning tool.