Michelle and Sean spent a lot of the morning talking nicely together. He has invited her to lunch next week and has told me to tell her that he would particularly like her to come if she can. He feels she has come on by leaps and bounds, and I agree with him. She went out to visit her friend Alison and Sean and I went to breakfast at Mitfords.
We had thought of taking Wendy to the Rare Breeds Centre because it looks fabulous there, but Sean pointed out that it would involve keeping Wendy in the car for 45min each way and it was hot so he didn't think she could cope with so much time in the car. Sean wanted to go to Port Lympne but I'm too sick to walk at the moment and his car boot was full of recycling stuff and he wouldn't be able to fit my scooter in and they wouldn't let him take the car in, so we ditched that idea. We looked up Lathe Barn on the mobile web and we had the impression that it was open from 12 on Sundays in October. Not so. We were prepared for Wendy to be upset but she was OK when Kate explained that the animals had gone on holiday and she would see them when they got back.
Eating food that is Finger Licking good - and not a Chicken in sight
By this time I was terribly thirsty so we stopped at Botolphs Bridge Inn where I had a large and long and refreshing Lime and Soda - nothing to beat that when you are hot and thirsty. I foolishly gave Wendy some of my ice and I've started something there! Kate and I had a burger. When I saw the price - £8 - I was horrified. But goodness me, it was worth it! The beef was coarsely ground on the premises and mixed with their own seasoning, and there was a huge portion of it. The cheese was top quality and the salad was superb. I have never had a burger that good before and it was well worth the £8. There was no fats or oils swimming around on the plate; it was ordinary food made superb.
Sitting next to Sean
Wendy discovered the bird bath and played in the water. She crawled under the table and she was generally in high good humour. I'm glad Katie came with us because it gave Nigel some study time and it was fun being out with her. Sean always remarks on how good she is with Wendy. She is too. She talks to Wendy nicely and Wendy has a good vocabulary. The child loves veggies, fruit and healthy stuff more than junk food, although she likes cake. She eats good sized portions too. Her 'Key Worker' at Nursery school told Kate last week that Wendy is bright and will do well at school, and that when someone is upset, Wendy is the first child to go and offer comfort. We have known that for yonks, but it is nice to hear it from an objective person who isn't smitten with her.
Under the table at Botolphs Bridge Inn.
Her mum tries to keep her clean but you can't have everything. It is healthy for a child to feel free enough to get grubby. I feel sorry for kids who have to wear expensive designer clothes and whose parents will not allow them to be normal adventurous kids for fear of them getting a mark on their fine clothing. As it is, Kate knows well enough that both child and her clothes are washable and she has plenty of soap and water.
When we got back, Sean and I listened to some Gregorian Chant. Michelle's body was aching after dancing most of last night so she asked if she could lie on my electric blanket for half an hour and I agreed to it. She is out cold and if I wake her up now she won't get back to sleep, and she is working tomorrow so it looks as if I'm to find an alternative place to rest my weary bones! I'm choking and coughing to the point of throwing up if I lie down. Its nowhere near as bad when I sit up. But then I can't sleep and my body gets sore. Ah well! The Dr said that I should go back to him on Tuesday if I'm not over the infection. We'll see. I'm a tough old bird though so I don't think it will be necessary.
Just a note to remind myself - Fat Jack and Brakkie are Frontlined and Dewormed, but I still have to do Madam Spikkeldy. Remind me, Mystic Mog!
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