I almost didn't need to use my car's engine this morning. I'm pretty sure I could have just taken off the handbrake and the wind would have blown me all the way to work.
I'm still seeing the benefits of Philippa's day at a spa last week; so much so that I've suggested she makes it a regular thing, maybe going once a month. She immediately started talking about it being 'an unnecessary expense' so I'll have to just go ahead and book it for her, and then remind her that it's good for me to spend time on my own with my sons. If she thinks it's for my benefit rather than for her she's less likely to play the female 'I don't deserve it' card and actually go and do something that I know she would enjoy.
It was lovely to see Sophie and Amy again yesterday. Do I dare to suggest that my eldest sister may have fallen in love again, for the first time in years? She was certainly smiling more than I've seen in a long time, and was very relaxed, even when she was talking about work. Normally her brow furrows and her eyes deaden when we get to mentioning the care sector, but yesterday she could discuss it without starting to look suicidal. It's always nice to see that glorious glow that people get when they've met someone special, and it's even nicer when you see it happen to a family member.
And finally (for now) my car is currently at 'Tony's' to have a brand new exhaust fitted. I will be several pounds lighter tonight, but should be able to drive home without worrying that my eardrums are about to burst.
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