Normality

We are approaching normality. We are not quite there but are well on the way. The first exception to the rule was that we did not have to take Ellie to school. Di had a blood test scheduled, so Darren or Zoe planned to do the school run.

Diane disappeared to the doctors' surgery for her INR Test and I buried myself in the study and made a start on the accounts for the last couple of weeks. There was a fair bit of cross-checking to do, but it all came together - as far as I got. (There''s more to do, but that can wait until tomorrow). In the background, throughout the day, the washing machine has been working through the pile of laundry that we had collected on the trip.

By late morning it was time to collect Jasper. We headed across to see Mark and had a long chat with him before we gathered Jasper into the carrier and strapped him into the back seat for the trip home. He seemed a little quieter than usual, which was a relief. As soon as we got home he leapt from the carrier and started to patrol the house to make sure we hadn't changed anything in his absence. Once satisfied, he demanded food and drink before taking himself off for a nap.

With Jasper home, our next order of the day was to raid Sainsbury's. If we wanted to eat, this was imperative. It was a very successful raid and we came home clutching our heavy "bags for life" full of the main components necessary to keep body and soul together. (With the shopping done today, we now have a fairly clear day tomorrow).

We had a fairly quiet afternoon. Wednesday is now Ellie's day for post-school gymnastics and we are not called upon to get involved. Ian from next door popped in. He was returning our spare keys and wanted to hear about the trip over a cup of tea.