Chilled on Valentines

With Tess's brother back from China, we've taken the opportunity to come home together for a night, for the first time in two weeks, while Gary looks after their Dad.

Having spent the day making preliminary enquiries about possible future care options for him, we've just enjoyed a take away Thai meal and a bottle of bubbly.

Tess says she feels chilled for the first time in a fortnight. We definitely needed a break.