The family hopped from their beds joyous in the knowledge it was Saturday.
They were so thankful they had all survived another week on basic rations. Wednesday had been tough as they were forced to throw last weeks half pack away for it had succumbed to ‘the grey’.
Now just to sit in front of the clock in their finery and count down to 6pm, children shaking with excitement, parents sharing their first smiles all week.
In less than 2 hours the ceremonial baguette slicing will take place.
Aaahhh Paturday.