I don’t often make it to the movies, much less on opening night, but tonight, Miss M and I - and a sold out cinema of other people - saw the Simpson’s movie. It wasn’t quite as hilarious as I’d hoped, but something about being surrounded by other people laughing made even slightly dodgy gags seem funnier. At the end, everyone clapped - something I’ve never experienced before.

Miss M was captivated, laughed her head off, and occasionally stage whispered “what did he say?” I can definitely recommend it, especially if you love heaps of pop culture references all crammed into one short little space. And I’m kind of taken by the idea of moving to Alaska!

So today has been a good and productive day on many levels, including one of the best pizzas I’ve ever made in my life. Anchor bread and pizza flour (excuse the shameless plug) is the best thing since … sliced bread!

Today I’m loving: facing challenges and walking away intact