An unexpected treat

Lily: ready for her Prom. Our sensational granddaughter. Sweet sixteen.

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Lily said she had an amazing time at her Prom. “What time did you get in?” I asked. “Five o’clock in the morning!” she exclaimed, excitedly. Fantastic. That’s what it’s all about, isn’t? Making memories. We are absolutely delighted for her and love her very much indeed.

She was still on top form today when we saw her this afternoon. Paul invited us round for a barbecue, which was an unexpected treat, so we were able to chat to Lily. She was glowing and had clearly really enjoyed herself. There was an inner confidence about her which I was thrilled to see after all the angst of the exams. Marvellous.

We really enjoyed our time at Paul and Harriet’s this evening. I had missed Paul’s text and phone call in the afternoon, having left my phone in another room, but he finally got hold of John to invite us over. We were hardly going to say ‘no’ to seeing them, were we? Lovely to chat and chew the cud a bit, and lovely to spend time with the grandchildren. How blessed we are.

We had been working through our list of jobs when Paul phoned. I was a bit lacklustre about my list – especially as I couldn’t seem to find the box of decorating equipment. I was sure I had brought it home from Michael’s after the decorating stint there. But can I find it? No. I will have to have a better look tomorrow.

John ploughed on with decorating Thomas’s birthday cake, creating nearly as much mess as yesterday – but boy, it’s worth it! I think the cake is finished. It had better be – we will need to take it to the birthday party tomorrow ……

We had a toddle up to the carpet shop just after lunch and browsed the stands for hard flooring for the dining room and carpet for the bedroom. Mostly what is in vogue right now is any shade of grey……. might go for grey then……..

Paul and Harriet had a good few ideas for the dining room, so we’ll see how the ideas firm up and come together over the next few days. The most difficult part of decorating is making a decision – which I am not awfully good at. Ah, well, I am sure inspiration will come along soon. But will the plan come together just at the right time? That’s the question. Deadline: Monday 1 August. Gotta get on with it!!

Take care in this tumultuous world everyone. Change, and not for the better, seems to sweeping the globe – unless it’s just doom and gloom reporting? God bless.