Last day (maybe)

The girls had their last day at pre-school today. It was an emotional day for me, they took it in their stride. Although saying that both have had big tantrums today and I think it's because they pick up on the stress. I kept calm with them, which I don't always manage to do.

Tomorrow should have been B's 3rd birthday party (her actual birthday is Monday). We had the gymnastics centre booked but it has of course been cancelled now. I already paid so I agreed with the owners that we would re-arrange a new date when we can and she can have her party in 3 or 6 months or whenever we can. I meanwhile rushed out and got some balloons and random party things from little sainsburys and we will have a party at home, just the 4 of us tomorrow. It'll be fun and my friend has baked an incredible cake for her.

After school we painted rainbows. Children in our town (and I think maybe all over the UK) are painting rainbows and sticking them in their windows to see from outside. That way other children can play a game to spot the rainbow when out for walks and feel connected to the other children. Its also a sign of hope. These sort of little touches make a big difference I think. I will post a picture of that next time.

The first death from Covid-19 happened at our local hospital Frimley Park today. An elderly lady, someones grandma probably, someones mum, so sad. My sister who worked for the NHS at Frimley for 20 years in the pharmacy department actually left a week ago, she resigned for personal reasons well before this happened and has been away this week training for her new job. She was called and asked to come back to provide bank cover, and of course she said yes, being part of the NHS is in her bones, how could she not. I'm very proud of her.

My mother in law is a retired nurse and she has also put her hand up, but I think/hope because of her age they will not put her on the front line. This is bringing out the best in people.