Tom (doesn't) go to work

The eldest loves Tom, the highest accolade is to be given Tom for the day.  The husband was given Tom this morning to take to work, for the eldest, this is the best form of comfort one can have throughout the day.  

I was cuddled up with the boys reading stories when the husband came home. The eldest wanted to know if Tom had had a good day - oh the look on the husbands face as he left the room.  Two minutes later, he was back, clutching his phone with a photo looking smug... this was Tom, at his 'desk' eating lunch... actually, it was the kitchen work surface, some papers and a piece of bread... Oh my word was the husband pleased with his quick thinking!  The eldest thought it was wonderful! 

Rather quiet day.  I'm trying to find a school for the boys for when we move, which is turning out to be a little stressful, and childcare is looking more expensive than here.  So it's a little dis-heartening, but as with all things, it will fall into place.

Had another beautiful walk at lunch time when the sun was shining.  And this evening had great fun with the boys at dinner time, mummy cuddles were needed by the eldest who has a cold and was most upset at his bread being cut, apparently this ruined his bread.... It's tough being 4 - and full of cold!