I've reached an age where I can't remember what I did unless I look at my calendar....
Sun 23 Nov
Woke up in a leisurely fashion and went to pick my Papa up from Holbury to drive him over to Brockenhurst to see my Granny in her care home. This year I've committed to taking my Papa over once a month to give my parents and my auntie and uncle a break, as he likes to go every day if he can. Given they've been married for over 60 years, I think that's reasonable, and it gives us a chance to check on him!
Lots of random road closures in the New Forest, so we ended up going via Lyndhurst. My Papa's sense of direction is pretty remarkable given he has macular denegeration and doesn't have great sight these days, he made sure we got there!
Granny was dressed and in the process of being wheeled downstairs for the day, so we asked the carer to bring her to the guest lounge where it's a bit quieter and she can see the passersby out of the window. She was fairly chatty for her, and didn't seem in obvious pain and discomfort, a better visit that some we've had. I'm not sure she remembered who I was until halfway through but that's the way of things now.
Papa and I went for lunch at Adam's Cafe in Hythe after we left, extremely friendly people and tasty good value food. Would definitely go there again. Need to try and get the kids over soon if I can, would be a good place to take them for lunch after.
Once I'd dropped Papa back, home to do laundry and to pack for going away at the weekend. Tom and the kids home about 730pm from his mum's, both girls had fallen asleep in the car. Helped Tom unpack and reheated some leftovers for dinner, which we ate whilst watching Riot Women.
Monday 24 Nov
Up incredibly early today to go to Scotney Castle to run some interviews for a vacancy in my team. Helped Tom get kids ready for breakfast club, got away about 730am. Haven't been to Scotney Castle for a long time, possibly not since 2020. Had to stop for a coffee as was very sleepy. Arrived with 30 mins to spare, printed out the interview questions and settled in. Finished by 1pm, had a chance to whizz round the house looking at the incredible book themed decor. Very much recommend if you're in the area. Treated me and Nina to a mulled apple juice too.
Left about 2.30pm in case I was needed to pick kids up as Tom on call. Stopped at Clackett Lane services for an important new ways of working call and a wee, then off again. Home about 530pm, Tom not called out which was good. Lydia out to tea at a friends house before beavers, so just Tom me and Phoebe. Salmon curry for tea, Phoebe not a fan and very grumpy. Think she's very tired and ready for the end of term as she's been very defiant recently. Did her bedtime and she went to sleep pretty quickly. Went and got ready for dance just as Lydia was arriving home. No time to wash my hair so did it up in space buns, lots of people commented on how nice it looked, wish I'd got a picture.
Dance pretty quiet and I was knackered, so only stayed till 1030pm. Had some lovely dances though! Home just as Tom was being called out which was good timing.
Tues 25 Nov
Everyone woke up late after their late nights, kids not very happy about getting dressed. Tom kindly got up and helped before going back to bed for the rest of his post call out lie-in. Managed to make it to school just about on time which was good. Home for a morning of meetings about all kinds of things, bit of tech support. Didn't get a chance to go to gym as was finishing up a piece of work before my leave on Thurs, but did squeeze in shopping before the school run.
Phoebe's friend Mina round for a playdate and for tea. I thought I was feeding her mum as well but turns out not in the end. Girls played nicely, and sent Lydia to watch some TV in the green room when I caught her starting to get fractious which was good. Mina's mum went to pick up her little brother from nursery at 5pmish, just at the point where Phoebe started getting grumpy again and I had to act as a bit of a referee whilst cooking dinner. Think I handled it ok - Mina was a little star.
Then the whirl of kids bedtime which went ok too I think - I did Phoebe's bathroom bits and Tom did her story before going on his run, and I helped Lydia with her video editing for her homework video and listened to her read. Tuesdays are homework day as we have no other day in the week to do it around other clubs, and she's managed to do her 5 mins on timestables and piano and reading today which is good.
Spent rest of evening packing for my trip. More on that to come!
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