I haven’t made breakfast this morning .
Today’s final treat is a macDonald’s on the way to Chester.
I’m dropping Leo off in Chester so he doesn’t have to brace himself against the vagaries of Aviva trains Wales. It makes going home easier for him.
He’s an easy guest.
Last night after dinner he curled up with his ipad, something horrific called Love Island , and covered in dogs enjoyed his last night here.
It’s been a lovely, slightly tiring weekend, with occasional memories that have stirred up more melancholy memories of days gone by.
The weekend however was Leo’s and not mine. I hope he will continue to laugh at the animal stories shared over long drives. And the two Welsh terriers that never left him alone for a minute.
The cottage seemed quiet on my return, I walked the dogs and collected Hawkbit from the hedgerows which I put in the little IKEA jug I bought years ago
Funny how Mary and Roger were totally magnetised by Leo. I hope he has a safe journey back home.
ReplyDeleteHe’s home and safe and is presently in the cinema ( again!!!!)
DeleteA boy who interacts with dogs easily , shows good character.
ReplyDeleteAnd a little lonely too xx
DeleteSounds like a wonderful, if somewhat exhausting, weekend.
ReplyDeleteI’ve driven 500 miles in three days
DeleteWhat a gift, if exhausting, for you both. I wonder if Leo slept the entire way home. Poor dogs will miss him, I’m sure. You’re a great uncle!
ReplyDeleteI never really had the opportunity to be an uncle to my own nephews , there wasn’t a need , so it’s nice to have that relationship with Leo
DeleteAnd now you can rest! What a whirlwind weekend, but I'm sure you wouldn't swap a second of it. xx
ReplyDeleteI went to bed this afternoon
DeleteI love how we have all enjoyed hearing about your weekend w/Leo. It is as if we know him too. ♥
ReplyDeleteThat’s very sweet of you, I’m sure we’ve bored you all enough x
DeleteA strong young man, finding his way in the world.
ReplyDeleteHe’s grown up a great deal. He couldn’t remember Janet , he last met her at my wedding, but he sat and asked her about her favourite plants knowing she was a gardener
DeleteLucky Leo, Lucky You, Lucky Dogs. - Jackie
ReplyDeleteThe dogs have been spoilt, Roger slept with Leo last night, it was his turn lol
DeleteNo doubt the dogs will sleep and sleep now, and have happy dreams of Leo and cuddles.
ReplyDeleteI’ve had a siesta today and a long one
DeleteYou had a good visit. I was going to ask if you'd now take time to relax, but I'm guessing that will be a no? You seem to be like me and can't sit still for long, lol.
ReplyDeleteI will my friend, even my sister said I looked tired
DeleteLove the choir, I see your man in there.
ReplyDeleteLove that Leo and pups had such a good time. Happy new memories for you all!
🌈🤗
DeleteAll joyousness x
ReplyDeleteNot all but nice
DeleteTime to buy yourself a dictionary, you hope he will "confuse" to laugh at the animal stories!
ReplyDeletePredictive text you moron
DeleteYayyyy
DeleteLee
I know Lee , as you would say Jesus get a life
DeleteI still think of Leo has a teen. How old is he now? He looks like he had a wonderful time with you. Good uncle.
ReplyDeleteHe’s 21
DeleteI had visitors for several days also and it was lots of fun but really tiring too! So I'll miss them but it is nice to have peace and quiet again. ;)
ReplyDeleteI’m sat with a gin watching Andre Rieu in the dark
DeleteYou and Leo are lucky to have each other in this wild and crazy world. The dogs are joyful cherries on top! Safe journey to L Leo.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
The dogs made it for him, he enjoyed Dorothy’s legacy of stories and ones from Winnie et al
DeleteThey suited his view if the world
Safe travels Leo. Until the next time.
ReplyDeleteHe knows he’s welcome , on good days and bad ones
DeleteLovely to have such a nephew!
ReplyDeleteNow you can be relaxed with happy memories...and you can all look forward to his next visit 🙂
It’s nice to be needed and it was lovely to be the looker afterer
DeleteIt's clear you both had a good time. It's so important for young people to have reliable adults in their lives. I hope Leo continues to take holidays 'with family, in Wales'. You are a wonderful uncle.
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to have had a child of my own E
DeleteIf a man can father all of his life....there is still time.
DeleteWow, I never thought of that option, but where there is a will there is a way.
One of my girlfriends told me she thought I was being selfish not having children. I told her I wasn't so sure that folks who had children weren't selfish. Anyway, I make a good aunt but didn't want the responsibility of a child. I didn't feel fit to raise one.
"Covered in dogs," hahahahaha! Great turn of phrase.
ReplyDeleteThere is no better feeling
DeleteOrganis hot water bottles
Organic
DeleteI love the comment it was Leo’s weekend and not yours.
ReplyDeleteThe cottage feels a little quiet now John?
DeleteLee
What you have done is a good thing for both of you. I hope Leo’s family is grateful to you. I note you are not in any of the photos , have you taken a dignified back seat for Leo’s social media
😔xx
DeleteAw…I am foul mouthed but I’m a bright cookie.
DeleteNice one John . Nice one
Lee
Potty mouthed is a better phrase
DeleteAcid tongued my ma says
DeleteLee
Lee, why don't you have a blog of your own?
DeleteAnon why don’t you fuck yourself
DeleteLee
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DeleteA perfectly normal question Lee, you spend such a lot of your time on here I wondered why you don't have a blog of your own. Life not interesting enough perhaps?
Deleteand John will keep Lee's nasty "go fuck yourself" comment but delete anything said about Lee.
DeleteLee aka flis
DeleteI like Lee anon , she is real and honest , unlike you
DeleteI was not able to comment, but I loved reading about your weekend with Leo. Every lonely person should have a person/people in his life that he knows will celebrate him...always. You and your sisters are good people.
ReplyDeleteSo are those dogs.
I like 'normal' more and more as I age.
ReplyDeleteYou are the one with such a big heart ❤️ Yael
ReplyDeleteNice to hear from you Yael x
DeleteYou planned a great visit for him and there was so much love and enjoyment - for the dogs too. Time to recharge as it takes energy to care for visitors staying, even loved ones.
ReplyDeleteWhat a collection of special memories he's gone home with.
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