We were going to paint the sleep out but couldn't be bothered. We went to see 'The Golden Compass' which, whilst entertaining, was a little disappointing for those of us who had read the books. Given how good the books are, it seemed rather superficial and didn't explain anything well. The characters, apart from Lyra, lacked depth although most really did look as they should. The daemons and the bears were fantastic and I loved Lee Scoresby and his hare!
Caitlin's birthday was a bit of an anticlimax. She had already got her kittens and only had Nanny's presents to open (a tracksuit, a Spiderwick book, some socks, and the gorgeous David Tennant-OK a cross stitch of him but even so) after she'd brought us a cup of tea in bed. She was looking forward to Ruby coming over for a sleepover, but Ruby had been taken ill with a sore throat. Turns out it might be glandular fever!! So no sleepover! We did make it to the Wave Centre in Henderson for a good frolic in the water but the die had been cast. We spent a subdued night in front of Monsters Inc. with a pizza.
Caitlin’s mood has improved as the week has progressed, and as further presents arrived. She has been found some mornings, curled up on the floor in our room, having been unable to sleep and unwilling to disturb us. She has found solace in the kittens, Teddy in particular, and in finishing Phoenix Wright, Ace Attorney on the ds.
Reuben, whilst still addicted to the xBox has discovered the joys of the trampoline and has been practising forward flips. Sam showed him what to do but he had to find out for himself. He’s only fallen off the trampoline once and can now complete 360° although he still lands on his bottom. He has also been building tremendous cities from wooden blocks (an old favourite) and loves playing with the kittens too.
They have also had to put up with her mum being in one of those moods and her dad being annoyed about going back to work. Ant has already arranged his first trip back to the UK for the end of February and is thinking up lot of ways to amuse himself whilst making some money. So far we have cookie making ( I am now officially sick of cookies), Thai massage and therapy and now, courtesy of Debs, extras work.
My head has been off the lines for a few days, brought on by some disheartening news about the dog. The guy who did the property check ( I think Ant’s phrase was ‘spotty kid’) said two of our fences weren’t high enough… for a six inch puppy? I think we are sensible enough to realise that a small puppy grows into a large dog!
We are all upset and slightly angry given the lack of advice we received from the centre. As I had gone in explaining we were first time dog owners, looking for a friendly dog to keep me company at home and when out running, who would get on with cats and act as security in the house when we were out, I expected guidance, rather than to be told to ‘pick one’. I am still working out my next step though we have contacted the SPCA for advice and I have seen a gorgeous bulldog x on the humane society page.
All in all, things are looking a bit better now. Ant is back at work, we have been cleaning and getting the house in order. The three of them painted our bedroom so it is no longer a bizarre shade of pink but white ( to make me feel better) and C has had her latest present- a tomato plant from Debs. The beginnings of a vegetable garden!!!!
Post script:
Caitlin now has pots containing( allegedly) mint, basil, coriander, oregano, sweetpeas and beetroot, together with a rescued pot of mint and an old geranium that Tim left.
The Animal Welfare said 'well raise your fences or get a smaller dog'. I asked 'such as', they said 'oh a terrier or something'. Suggestions on a postcard, please!
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