Short but Sweet

At last Lucy was well enough to come and see us again. I know for Emily and Catherine it had seemed like ages, as for me, I was just glad for the big cuddles I got and to see that she was alright after her visit to Hospital yesterday. I get so concerned about her.

I was so looking forward to being with her again. As soon as she was out of her mummy's house she ended up in my arms. She gave me one of the biggest cuddles she gives. It was like she didn't want to let go. I just had to stand there and wait for it to end outside her mummy's house. She was really pressing into me and holding me tight. There was noway she was going to let go until she was ready. 

Eventually, when we did get in the car and we started driving she started to speak. Soon, she was telling me all about her adventures in the swimming pool while she was away and I was asking how her cough had been. It seemed the cough had still been waking her and she had been sick while she was away, although it hadn't spoilt her holiday by all accounts. I was just glad she had a good time.

When we got to the supermarket we picked up some essential supplies before heading home listening to the radio. Capital FM was playing Price Tag by Jessie J which I love. Lucy asked if I liked and I said yes. I love the song, it just does it for me. I might even make her artist of the week sometime. I just need to hear more of her music to see if I would like it enough to listen to her first album.

When we got home Lucy was mobbed as soon as she came through the backdoor by Emily and Catherine. They were both so pleased to see her. She didn't have a choice but to go upstairs with them to play. Poor George didn't get a look in and he was left sitting at the bottom of the stairs wondering where she had gone without giving him a fuss. 

I went upstairs to join them and tidy Lucy's room while they played around me. Emily and Catherine were fulfilling their promise to play with Lucy and her dolls house. It was interesting listening to Lucy and how her play was developing. Her imagination is really taking hold. It is the way she is starting to make up stories and getting Emily and Catherine to play along and act them out with her. It is just lovely to see.

Soon, they all wanted to make the most of the sunshine of the morning and Emily suggested they go to the park. Of course Lucy wanted to take George. She loves taking him for a walk. With that agreed I put a coat on Lucy who was complaining of the cold to keep her warm and they all were heading out together with the dog. I gave them a time to get back and gave a camera to Catherine so she could get some pictures to remind them of their walk. I feel confident they are safe in the village and both Emily and Catherine took their phones just incase anything happened.

By the time they got back there was only about 10 minutes of our time with Lucy left. I had finished her bedroom while she was out and we sat chatting while she gave me a cuddle before signing her Mothers day card and heading back to Oakham. 

On the way back she was telling me all about her mummy having Harry Potter at home and when I ask if she liked it she replied back that she likes Peppa Pig. It was funny the way she said it, it was like what do you mean Harry Potter I only like Peppa Pig. It was so grown up and opinionated. 

I knew she didn't want to go home before we left, but what I didn't expect is her to start crying as soon as she got out of the car. It was the last thing I expected. I thought the excitement of giving her mummy her Mothers day card and present would have got rid of her disappointment of going back to Oakham after such a short space of time at home. It's not that she is unhappy at all with her mummy, I know that, I think is it just she wanted to stay longer.

Anyway, I managed to wipe away her tears and gave her a massive hug. In the end she walked back to the house with the card while I held the present for her. It felt funny taking her back after such a short time. Something wasn't right when I handed her back, I felt something and it wasn't good. I took this feeling back with me. It was so strong. I just had to sit and let it pass when I got back.

We had Lucy for a little over two hours. I wished as much as she did that she could have stayed longer but it was Mothers day and her mummy had other plans for her at half past twelve so I didn't have much choice. I couldn't spoil her mummy's plans. I was just so grateful to have her at all given what day it was and how important that day is to any parent be it mothers or fathers day. I just hope Lucy mummy liked her present and she has a nice day with her two lovely daughters.

[Edited 6 April 2010]