As Mum and Dad are away this week I volunteered to go down to Kent to see Nan and take her some clean clothes. I spent the morning doing vital jobs at work and left at 12.30pm to make the journey. It was a glorious day, so part of me was a bit miffed I'd be spending it in the car or at the hospital!
I had an excellent journey down with only one halt because of debris on the road and was at the hospital by 2.30pm. Nan wasn't very happy about being on the ward still, as she was due to go home before now. We sat and chatted and then a porter came to take her for an x-ray and she perked up a little bit as the Nurses in the radiology department all admired her hair which is a lovely shade of violet!
Back on the ward she had me running up and down the stairs to the shop to get her some supplies and then it was time for me to say goodbye and head home again. I was dreading the trip back as I imagined it was going to be really busy but there were no queues at the tunnel at all and I sped through, with a great journey on both motorways to follow. If only every trip was like this!
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Monday, 29 April 2013
Accident prone!
I'm not sure what's up with me, but it's certainly been one of those days!
First thing this morning I heated some milk up for my coffee in a mug and burned my finger quite badly when I took it out of the microwave. I had two blisters appear and it hurt like crazy! Just what I need!
From then on, I've dropped things, spilt things and just generally been clumsy so it's a good job I haven't been handling any priceless objects!
I had a busy day as Mum and Dad aren't at work this week so I've been rushing around like a mad thing trying to get everything done and the cleaning definitely took a back seat! Maybe that was a good thing as I'd probably have spilt some chemical on the floor and caused untold amounts of damage!
Sophie didn't want to go to the gym this evening (maybe the life guard was on early shift?) so we went home and she pretended to revise...hmmm!
First thing this morning I heated some milk up for my coffee in a mug and burned my finger quite badly when I took it out of the microwave. I had two blisters appear and it hurt like crazy! Just what I need!
From then on, I've dropped things, spilt things and just generally been clumsy so it's a good job I haven't been handling any priceless objects!
I had a busy day as Mum and Dad aren't at work this week so I've been rushing around like a mad thing trying to get everything done and the cleaning definitely took a back seat! Maybe that was a good thing as I'd probably have spilt some chemical on the floor and caused untold amounts of damage!
Sophie didn't want to go to the gym this evening (maybe the life guard was on early shift?) so we went home and she pretended to revise...hmmm!
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Lazy day
Even though I didn't feel like I'd had a lot to drink last night, I awoke feeling slightly fragile this morning! Keith and I went to get the newspapers and then called in to see Mum and Dad and had a good chat over a cup of coffee. I'd had plans to go to the gym this morning but with our late start we abandoned that idea!
Sophie and I went to have a treatment on our hair in the afternoon and what a relaxing time we had! I nearly fell asleep in the chair so that was lovely and just what I needed!
I'm afraid the afternoon was spent curled up on the sofa watching a rom-com and eating chocolate...it's definitely back to the gym tomorrow!
Sophie and I went to have a treatment on our hair in the afternoon and what a relaxing time we had! I nearly fell asleep in the chair so that was lovely and just what I needed!
I'm afraid the afternoon was spent curled up on the sofa watching a rom-com and eating chocolate...it's definitely back to the gym tomorrow!
Saturday, 27 April 2013
Being social
It was back to a normal Saturday today as Sophie went to work and Keith and I popped to Jones's to get some bits for the house (including a new quilt cover to replace the one Keith spilled red wine over!). Today has been much chillier than of late and going out into the garden certainly didn't appeal!
In the evening we went over to Liam and Sarah's house for a very sociable get-together with our neighbours, the first time we had all been together since last September...where have all the months gone? Max greeted us at the door and he's really looking like an old dog now, bless him. He hobbled over to say hello and we had a lovely cuddle.
We had a great evening with some excellent wines, even though it wasn't a Wine Tasting! It was great to catch up with what everyone had been doing and there was much talk of holidays - past and present - and teenage children!
We arrived home to find James, the lifeguard, entwined with my daughter on the sofa, both of them asleep...fully clothed I'm pleased to report!
In the evening we went over to Liam and Sarah's house for a very sociable get-together with our neighbours, the first time we had all been together since last September...where have all the months gone? Max greeted us at the door and he's really looking like an old dog now, bless him. He hobbled over to say hello and we had a lovely cuddle.
We had a great evening with some excellent wines, even though it wasn't a Wine Tasting! It was great to catch up with what everyone had been doing and there was much talk of holidays - past and present - and teenage children!
We arrived home to find James, the lifeguard, entwined with my daughter on the sofa, both of them asleep...fully clothed I'm pleased to report!
Friday, 26 April 2013
Changes...
This evening, at the gym, Sophie was reluctant to work out, wanting to go down to the pool instead...I wonder why! She's beginning to want her freedom now and I can see her spending far less time with me than she used to. It's inevitable, I suppose, but it's still a shock when I realise that Keith and I aren't the most important people in her life.
I insisted on doing my usual workout and then spent a very pleasant half hour in the spa. She joined me for all of five minutes and then went to get dressed. Tomorrow we're out for dinner and the lifeguard is coming to our house to spend the evening with Sophie...can I go to sleep now, and have someone wake me up when she's about 25??!
I insisted on doing my usual workout and then spent a very pleasant half hour in the spa. She joined me for all of five minutes and then went to get dressed. Tomorrow we're out for dinner and the lifeguard is coming to our house to spend the evening with Sophie...can I go to sleep now, and have someone wake me up when she's about 25??!
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Down to Kent...again!
Mum and I made the trip down to Kent again today, this time in my car, which I enjoyed very much. It was good for the engine to have a nice long trip and we had a very smooth journey with no hold-ups at all.
Nan was looking miles better but was very moany! She hates being in hospital and kept saying that she'd be better off dead...hmmm! We fussed around her and I went back to her flat to get her some more slippers.We have finally discovered what was wrong with her - fluid on her lungs due to a very slow heartbeat - and when she got up to go to the loo she was much better on her feet without all the heavy breathing she'd been doing.
All too soon it was time to head for home and we went through the Blackwall Tunnel as the queues around the Dartford Tunnel were horrendous. There looked a lot of work going on at the Olympic Park and we wondered when it would be open again. I'd love to have a tour!
Sophie called me from a friend's house and asked to stay until 9.30pm so it was just the three of us for dinner. I have a feeling this will be more and more common from now on!
Nan was looking miles better but was very moany! She hates being in hospital and kept saying that she'd be better off dead...hmmm! We fussed around her and I went back to her flat to get her some more slippers.We have finally discovered what was wrong with her - fluid on her lungs due to a very slow heartbeat - and when she got up to go to the loo she was much better on her feet without all the heavy breathing she'd been doing.
All too soon it was time to head for home and we went through the Blackwall Tunnel as the queues around the Dartford Tunnel were horrendous. There looked a lot of work going on at the Olympic Park and we wondered when it would be open again. I'd love to have a tour!
Sophie called me from a friend's house and asked to stay until 9.30pm so it was just the three of us for dinner. I have a feeling this will be more and more common from now on!
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
An evening treat!
Tonight the four of us went to the pub for a meal which made a welcome change from cooking and trying to please everyone!
The pub was quiet but we saw a couple of old friends who we've known for almost 20 years so it was lovely to catch up with them and hear their news. Sophie and I had been to the gym beforehand so we were very hungry, and all four of us started with cheesy garlic bread. For our mains Mikey chose lasagne, Keith went for his usual - fish and chips - while Sophie and I opted for the pork escalope with a cheese and ham sauce which was delicious. It was lovely to sit and relax and not argue over who was doing the washing up for once! The main topic of conversation was deciding what to do for the next holiday ( we can dream) and Mikey's antics at Army Cadets, of which the less said the better!
Mikey and I found room for dessert while Sophie sipped on a creamy hot chocolate and we all agreed that it was a great meal. I do love this old pub - for me it's always like being at home with added extras!
The pub was quiet but we saw a couple of old friends who we've known for almost 20 years so it was lovely to catch up with them and hear their news. Sophie and I had been to the gym beforehand so we were very hungry, and all four of us started with cheesy garlic bread. For our mains Mikey chose lasagne, Keith went for his usual - fish and chips - while Sophie and I opted for the pork escalope with a cheese and ham sauce which was delicious. It was lovely to sit and relax and not argue over who was doing the washing up for once! The main topic of conversation was deciding what to do for the next holiday ( we can dream) and Mikey's antics at Army Cadets, of which the less said the better!
Mikey and I found room for dessert while Sophie sipped on a creamy hot chocolate and we all agreed that it was a great meal. I do love this old pub - for me it's always like being at home with added extras!
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