Twists and turns

Dear Ella,

Another week of twists and turns at a pace "rapido" - even by my standards a bit too fast. 

Surprise revelations (and I don't mean who killed Lucy Beale - though we did finally find out last night) that were very personal and "oh......".  

Talk of you - when I was least expecting it - nice but had to hang on tight.

Warming, successful news from Cardiff - our girl would seem to be storming the world of neuroscience.

Realisation that I have developed a peculiar habit of trying to peer round corners, for example craning to follow the curve of a train snaking out in front - in the vain hope that you might be there - just around the corner.  Bonkers or what!

Foggy experiences on Peros Bridge - love an art installation - but not as much as you.

Birthday parties for uncles - candles, presents, songs and everything - lead of course by your endearing tiddly cousins T&K.

Brian went AWOL for 48 hours …..then reappeared like nothing had happened.

Peaceful and reassuringly familiar catch up with lovely Annie - what a treat had her all to myself.  So easy to chat about you and Sophie and all those happy days at the Pump House.  Lots of Woolacombe references - more news on that to come.. still not been brave enough to go back there - yet.

And as ever - have reached the island called the weekend and am literally at our island as in kitchen with some tunes on - and just calming and winding down and feeling you all around.

Lots of love

Mum
XX

Pyjama kind of a day

Dear Ella,

The island called "the weekend" has arrived - what a week!

So a lovely release to be cosily "pyjamed" up and drifting round the house doing nothing and everything in particular with my Ella playlist turned up full volume.

Not really complaining - it's lovely to be so involved, appreciated and busy.   Hopefully "bright and shinning" to your satisfaction.


Can feel your dark brown eyes staring at me and your warm hands holding mine tight - am holding yours right back.

Lots of love

Mum
xx