Will is 13

This boy, I bloody love him to the end of his bones (exactly the same as the end of Daisy’s bones before she starts her speeches). We had a little lie in, face time with my mum and Clare with presents, cake and singing. Then he scuttled back up to his room with armfuls of presents for a few hours (like a bear to its cave a friend on mine later commented).

Then we barbecued AllOfTheMeats. Many meats continue to be available for Tuesday’s meals. And played Blackjack with Daisy as the shark dealer. Will won with an all in strategy guided by his professional gambler father. That was a bit too much social shit for everyone, so most vanished and I tried to make a fire out of the end of the bbq- resulted in just billowing smoke across BN11. Happily, my closest neighbour shouted over the the that they had shut all their doors and were off for a walk so I can feel less guilty.

I think I need a bath before I go to bed. Happy birthday to my top (only) boy xx