SATURDAY REVISITED!

I thought I'd better make a pot of tea as you may be here a little while as I tell you about the wonderful day we had on Saturday, you may have to fight over the last of the cake though. The day started off well as Mick, who has been struggling with his food lately, woke up bright and early and "wolfed" his breakfast down; Lynn turned up at 7.45am and was really pleased that we had such a good start to the day. Whereas I had been worried that we may not have Mick washed and dressed before Talj and Andi arrived; as it was we were all ready well ahead of schedule.

Talj had text on Friday evening so we knew they had arrived safely at their B&B and she also text to let us know that they would soon be on their way. Oh how time dragged whilst we waited! I think Lynn was worse than I was.....as we paced the floor..rushing to the window at the sound of every approaching car!

FINALLY we saw the car appear across the road from our house......and then it disappeared!!!!! Oh No!!!!!...don't say our "kerb appeal" didn't appeal!!!! I went racing out to try and catch them but they'd gone!!!!! Luckily after a few minutes they returned......phew!...it seemed they were not sure that they were in the right road!

I had to be soooooo patient as Talj got out of the car as I couldn't wait to give her a REAL hug!

Hugs over...Andi getting his share.....Talj manfully...no...womanfully made it up our front steps and into the house. She did so well...I had really thought we would need to take her round to the back gate where there are no steps! Didn't she do well!!!!

From that moment on it was as though Talj and Andi BELONGED!!!! We just all got on so well. My friend Sue came over for a quick Hello; I'm glad they got to meet her....and soon after Manda and Nicole came round. It was the same story....everyone LOVED them. Nicole even offered them her room if it meant they could stay....and also gave us the word "SPEC"....as that was what they are....really special people.

Andi was a sweetheart and took Nicole out for a spin in his car.......she was so thrilled!!!!...and can't wait to get to school and tell all her mates!

Now I must admit that when I mentioned the other day that I was sure Andi would be the sort of man to have a "designer" hair cut, I did in fact know that he had not had time to go to the barbers so had attempted to cut it himself!

He did look a little embarressed as he told the taleand I hope that he appreciates what a good hostess I am as I tried very hard to look the other way and not STARE!!!!

Luckily he has a good sense of humour, as besides from Mick he was surrounded by women! and had to be the butt of such girly humour as "Is it true what they say about a man and the size of his .....camera?"

As we don't have a downstairs bathroom I was worried that the visit would be cut short by Talj being "taken short"...but somehow she even managed to get UPSTAIRS...I know how difficult it must have been for her and I know she was in some pain.....it's so lovely to think that she withstood all that just to be able to stay.
We all had a chance for some private chats as we smokers went into the garden for "fag" breaks and later on, after lunch (which included some wine!) Talj came out into the garden too. Even our frogs in the pond came out to pose!

All too soon it was time for them to go home....boo hoo.......and after copious hugs and a tear in our eyes Talj got into the carAndi had to do one more "SPOT" check ......(boys and their toys!!!)....before they left

and off they went.............................

I have only 3 complaints........

1. The visit wasn't long enough..........still so much to talk and laugh about!
2. They don't eat enough..........I really need to build their appetites up.......full English breakfasts and roast dinners next time!
3. That Mick wasn't in a position to truly appreciate the visit......how he would have enjoyed chatting to them both and having some "mantalk" with Andi!

I really can't wait to see them both again......I've never known two people who could so suddenly and so easily become part of our family unit. They are two amazing people and the special bond between them is obvious. I don't know quite how to explain it......I think that if I had an older brother their relationship is just how I'd want our relationship to be. Full of respect and love and good humour.

P.S. The adoption papers are in the post!!!!!!

P.P.S. Anyone want to buy some dust masks....they didn't appear to need them!