Surprise

Reassured by husband that he would do medicine duty together with pongo not having op - I am free to go up north (its the midlands but it is past Watford gap - so in southern terms up north).

This morning I wash and out away three washing loads, phone nanny who did not wake up until 9.45 - hilarious great pills she sounds much more perky.

The boys and I went shopping in camps for a card and to clintons for birthday balloons where they received big belly rubs.

I can't bear to be parted from pongo.

I have to have an hours power nap when I get home my bones have hurt so much lately and not much good sleep worrying about pongo.

Couple of hours drive later and I'm safely at mom and dads. Mom kept the surprise. Happy birthday daddy. SURPRIIIIIIIIIISE.

Just in time for tea. You can't beat your moms dinner.

Mom has found her moms wedding dress which she has given me. It's truly beautiful. I am going to have it framed. It comes in a clear plastic bag which has the most hilarious writing on calling the bag a satchel and stating its qualities as moth proof water proof etc... All true... But a satchel!!! IT'S A PLASTIC BAG.

Mom also gave me some tapestries and photos from grandad at war. I have a photo and name and address of someone that never got passed on but should have.

Will try and trace the rightful owners.

A very varied day.

Time for bed.