We've just had a lovely weekend. Yesterday, we went to to the Birmingham Christmas Market on the train with Angie and Dave. It was cold (although not as cold as last year), and on arrival we warmed up with a coffee at Cafe Rouge, before meeting up with Rob and Hannah, and their friends James, Rachael and son Peter for a spot of Glühwein and Weißwurst.

Suitably fortified, we headed across to Symphony Hall for a free family concert by the British Police Symphony Orchestra. Great fun, with a very engaging conductor. Jess loved it - who am I kidding - we all enjoyed it.

By the time it finished at about 4pm, Jess was getting very tired (having been up since 6am), so we headed back to New Street to pick up the train back to Hampton in Arden where we'd parked the car. Then back home for pizza and Strictly.

Today has been a quiet day in with a nice Sunday lunch, and minimal activity. Jess has managed to continue her week-long track record of directing bowel movements in her potty rather than pants, so we feel like perhaps we've turned a corner (about time!)