Baby Theo

Horrible wet day again and SIL and niece called in before their trip to the care home.  I haven't seen N for almost two years and it was good to catch up and hear her news (keen baker so we chatted 'sour dough').  Ranted to SIL about MIL and then text her to apologise!

We had arranged to go and see my other niece L (other side of the family, my sister's daughter) and meet Baby Theo.  James was also seeing friends in Guildford so he visited too.  Bitter/sweet and I was very tearful on arrival but took myself off to the loo and hopefully nobody noticed.  L was delighted with the Peter Rabbit and quilt that Aimee had made (actually I did most of it but I didn't tell).  L was emotional and we both had more tears.  I am happy for L but sad for Aimee and James as they will never get to experience what she has - new home, new baby, living!!  James was sad and reflective and seemed 'lost'.  Day back at work tomorrow which will be good for him but it will be strange doing all the normal things without Aimee.  I gave him a lamb casserole to take home with him and he asked me about menu ideas for one?

OH drove home and we were both quiet and thoughtful in the car - quick roast dinner and then a couple of episodes of Rogue Hero's (what is my sadness, compared to everything they went through).  We do live in a very sad, wicked world!

Day done