Funday

There is always something special about the days I see our little Lucy. They are just different from the other days in so many ways. Waking up becomes a joy even if I didn’t sleep well the night before and I know just seeing her will give me the energy to get through the day and enjoy every moment with her and with two of her sisters.

It was lovely to see the sun again in the morning, even if it did cloud over for a bit later. It seems the sun always makes the morning feel brighter as does the lovely bird song of the blackbird which seems to have taken up residence at this end of the walk.

Getting everyone up and getting them to school went like a dream. Catherine left early to play with her friends again and even Emily managed to made it in on time despite only having 15 minutes to get dressed, hair brushed and leave after getting up. With them all gone there is time for a coffee and little bit it of twitter, quick check on Facebook, time to do my phone calls and check the post. Then it is off to get Lucy.

I never know what to make of pick up time except they effect my mood most times I have to do it. Often it feels like Lucy is just pushed out at me. The door never opens until the last minute, the car seat is thrust at me and Lucy steps out and the door is shut with hardly a word being said. It is like something is hidden, almost being held back, kept in check, there is no eye contact made and words always are spoken into the ground. Today was a bit better, than that, but not much. I just don’t know why it has to be like this. This was not how it was meant to be.

Anyway, off to the shops we both head to buy the things we need for lunch and dinner. Lucy sits in the trolly and charms people with her smile as I do my best to make her giggle and make sure she is having fun. She loves helping out at the checkout and saying bye bye to the checkout staff and making them smile. Today was slightly different as we used the automated checkout but this didn’t stop her trying help with such gay abandonment that she managed to confuse the poor machine on more than one occasion. Thankfully the smiling staff came to rescue it and we paid and left to start the day.

As soon as we got home Lucy was greeted by George. He loves it when she is here and she loves playing with him in the garden, chasing him round and laughing with joy. Today was no exception giving George a good workout in the garden. After she finally got bored and got in the house, she extracted an ice lolly from me and before she head off to look for the toys. First she got the train track out for some train fun and then after a quick tidy up it was out with the babies. Emily had put them in her pushchair for her when cleaning yesterday. We played a game where one of them was poorly and I had to give it medicine to make all better. Without the medicine the baby cried and cried. It is wonderful to see how her imagination is developing and how it is reflected in her play.

After a lunch of pouched eggs on toast and a glass of milk we headed out to the shops on a secret mission to buy a card for her mummy’s birthday. We pretended to be hiding on our way to the shops. Of course Lucy didn’t do bad out of the trip to the shops and she brought some sweets. True to form she charmed the checkout lady and made her smile with her thank you’s and bye byes .

On the way home we stopped off in Langham park and spent some time running, laughing and playing on the slide. Just generally having fun together. With little rests and cuddles in the sun along the way, we must have been there an hour or so before we had to head home to change Lucy’s clothes. Get them washed and play some more while we were waiting for Emily and Catherine come home from school.

It was Emily who won the race and was first to get her hug and Catherine came a close second. With smiling faces and fun and games the girls got ready for the park and a little time to unwind from school before it was time for dinner. More fun was had on the slide, by them all this time, and Emily and Lucy had a laugh on the bike ramp sliding down hand in hand. To finish off a nice time they all play hide and seek in the sun. With time to spare before dinner was ready it was up to Lucy’s room and in the cupboard full of toy, while I cooked dinner for them all. With a meal all ate and puddings finished there was time for them all to play for the last time of the day. With Lucy dressed in clean clothes and coat it was off back to her mummy’s.

The drive to Oakham was quite as usual. Sad faces, kisses and lots of good byes. The drop off was faster than normal. A quick thank you for the birthday card and the door was closed shut. That’s if you could consider it ever open. It was almost like someone was watching for us coming. On the way home we popped to the petrol station and the girls asked the usual questions. On our return we tidied the mess that Lucy left behind and they sat down to do homework before they went to bed.

Now, as I think about starting my work, I know that the day was good and full of fun. It won’t be long before Friday comes and Lucy comes to visit us all again. But better still on Saturday when I pick her up in the morning for her overnight stay, I know, it will be my special weekend to have her for some Lucy fun on our own. I can’t wait to see her again.

The love I have for them all never changes. It remains the same and timeless..... Now that is magic!