He then assembled it and put it up for me. It has a lovely sound, and I'm touched that he went to so much trouble for me. It was very sweet of him indeed. He is a son-in-law in a million.
Sean is coming to see me tomorrow and we will enjoy listening to something together. We like doing simple things together, like having a go at the crossword or just talking or reading together. Its a very comfortable and peaceful relationship that winds a thread of contentment through all of our lives. What an undeserved blessing! We are in our 10th year together and I couldn't even have dreamed that a relationship with a man could be so healing, tranquil, trustful and enriching. Even doing something mundane like buying soap or peeling potatoes, he is gently and quietly in a serene place in my mind.
Caelyn hasn't had a good Jackie cuddle since Woozle was born. She has naturally been more interested in her baby, but Jack had missed her and he was really snuggling in and not wanting to be put down. He has waited a long time - Wendy is 22 months old now. She was remembering how he was trying to comfort her when she was in labour. He was very good to her and both she and Michelle wept into his fur with his comforting paws around their necks and him lovingly headbutting them when they were teenagers and their hearts were broken for one reason or another. He is always good for a cuddle. Poor old chap is getting on a bit now. I can't bear to think of a time when he will no longer be with us. He is the lovingest most gentlemanly old boy ever. He must be 16 now, God bless him!
Look at the naughtiness on both of their faces! Its easy to see whose child she is.
Earlier this evening, she had slipped and bumped her head on the side of the table. Caelyn sprinted for the freezer and quickly applied a pack of peas (and Woozle ate some afterwards! She is mad about peas and would eat them like sweets if she could).
We thought she was going to have a black eye but luckily it seems as if there won't be a mark.
What infuriated me is that Caelyn said if there was a mark, she would have to keep her out of Nursery on Monday because there are signs up all over the place that they have a "duty" to report marks on children that they did not witness happening. The last thing anyone needs is a Social Worker turning up to "investigate". We have had one visit before because a "friend" reported them for their house being a mess and for not feeding Wendy. They had only just moved into their new house and there was builders mess everywhere. Wendy is not the sort of child who would play quietly in a corner while her parents unpacked, so getting straight took a while. Wendy was asking for the breast more than usual because she was teething and was feeling strange in the upheaval of moving.
In fact, its on the Blog that she began eating at 5 months. Her mum was having some rice pudding and Wendy wanted some, so from then on she was given whatever she wanted. Wendy has a very good general mixed diet that includes all sorts of fruit, veggies, meat, chicken, bread etc. Her weight, growth and development is good and she is way ahead of her milestones.
Anyway, it doesn't look as if there is gong to be a mark. The 'bump' happened about 40 min before this photo of her on Nigel's lap, and you can see she is perfectly happy. Dear me! My nerves!! I'm sooooooooooo glad I don't have to bring a child up in this godforsaken country!
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