First out of bed at 8.45 am, I make breakfast for Martha and Katy. Katy joins me in the kitchen, and finishes her literacy homework. Martha watches the end of the Johnny Depp Alice in Wonderland film; she is in her bedroom on her futon chair, all cuddled up in a blanket. She looks really cosy, in her getting-tidier bedroom. I am going to tidy out her wardrobe, next.
A scarf arrives in the post.
This is a gift from my sister, Bev. It comes with instructions on how to tie it 40s style. As you can see, we couldn't get the hang of it. I will practice again tomorrow :) Thanks Bev!
My try ...
Martha's attempt ...
and Katy's solution
Martha and Katy go conker collecting.
Dave arrives while they are out, and goes to help them. When they return they think they have 100 hundred conkers. My estimate is 300. They spend time counting every conker, and go and get one more to make the final total 350.
Martha is looking conkers!
Max and my Mum arrive
I am swapping cars with Max. We had agreed that I would sell her Rover, but changed our minds about this, as it will be much easier for the owner to sell the car. The first problem we had was that my car wouldn't start. We called the RAC for help, and went to school BBQ for a burger. Martha and Katy went there on their own, while we called the RAC. I am not feeling well. I have been in tears with Max. At the BBQ, I am trying not to cry, and we don't stay long, to get back for RAC. Martha and Katy stay and come home later with Lisa and Iona. A new battery later, and a basic service and Max has a car with pumped tyres, oil and water checked.
We then sort out insurance, so that both cars can go back to Bristol. I have not been organised about this, and Max's insurance on the Rover ended at one thirty in the afternoon. Amazingly, we find one day car insurance online for £25, so Max drove the Rover home, and my Mum drove home my Zafira. I am relieved that I don't have to sell the Rover.
I am upset to give up my car. I am sure this will pass. The problem is that giving up my car represents a change in my life. I am not allowed to drive for two years. This is an adjustment that I am forced to make. I am very grateful for all the lifts that other families are offering Martha and Katy, so that they can continue to attend their clubs. I will soon be an expert on the bus and tram system, and we will of course be out and about on our bikes, when I am fit enough.
I am upset about other things too. I just have to relax and live in the moment.
Hair cut
I don't think I have let my mum cut my hair since I was 15. Today, I asked her to cut off my hair that is really painful when it is moved. I now have a bit of a monkish look - but I am hoping to sleep better tonight. I will wear Bev's scarf tomorrow (ha ha).
Steroids and paracetemol
I am sluggish, have headaches, my left eye is swelling from time to time. I remain on 0.75 mcg steroids, but I am taking loads of paracetemol to combat pain. I am going to stay on 0.75 mcg for another week. I am not ready to reduce my steroid dose any further right now.
Let's have a better day tomorrow
Have a good weekend
Love
Sarah xxxx
