Day 16: Tuesday 26th March

Weetabix - I love you!!!!!!!!   Sloppy with loads of fortified milk. *  

Stroppy first-born - check.
Soggy second-born - check.
Washing up done - nope.
Bed stripped - nope.
Mood down in the doldrums - check.

C1 and C2 gone off to school. 
Apparently, according to C1,  I am 'an idiot, don't care for them, only think about myself, and don't deserve them'. 
Hmmm - thinks - where have I heard all that before? 

Maybe it is my low mood, or maybe it's them being tired and needing to break up for Easter.

Mr 1957 is still OK to help with the big trampoline moving project on Thursday. He has been poorly, and gave me a spot of worry which I didn't expect. He was back to his normal self last night though, including confessions of a Pancake nature, so here's hoping.

Have received a sad text from Mr Landlord, letting me know that since I last heard from him in September, his wife/best friend has passed away. He had told me that this was on the cards, but it is still unbearably sad to know that is has finally happened. 

RIP Mrs Landlord

I am trying to be unselfish, but Mr Landlord has mentioned needing to talk to me once he has sorted out her estate, which, in my grim mood at the moment, makes me think immediately of eviction notices, having to move, house being sold etc etc etc. 

I have no idea if that is his intention, but we are signed up until the end of August, and he knows that in reality I see this as a long-term lease until C1 and C2 are finished with the school thing. 

We like it here. Ah well - one day at a time. 
I will stay calm, and await what I have no control over. 

I am being rescued from captivity today by my lovely 'Keeper Friend' Mrs Wobble. 

Please note: she is not going to wait on me...

We don't see enough of each-other, she is quite swear-friendly, has a wicked sense of humour, and makes fabulous cups of tea. 

What more could a convalescent crocheter want? Nothing, today. 

Home again, waiting for my babies to return to the fold. I have managed to successfully contain Weetabix, a cup of tea, a cup of peppermint tea, some yogurt, and now look forward to something mushy for my tea. 

The compost has been deposited outside the front door, which all adds up to a spot of lovely gardening this weekend with C1 and C2. A spot of sunshine would be welcome, please.

* 1 pint of semi-skimmed milk a day, with 3-4 tablespoons of dried skimmed milk powder whisked into it.