A way away

Philippa and I had a long chat about a holiday last night. We seem able to have these lovely chats at the moment, which is lovely. After what felt like months of weirdness and worry, we do seem to have settled onto an even keel and returned to something like the status quo. There is much less of an atmosphere and we are speaking kindly to each other, and about each other.
So, it looks likely that we'll be taking the boys away for the October half-term. That will be dependent on me being able to get away from work, but everything is in place for the Hallowe'en events, and we have capable staff who can step in and supervise, so I can't imagine there being an issue. But let's be honest - I'm at the whim of Gavin and his strange temperament, so it's just as likely (depending on his mood) that I might be sacked for my insolence in asking for a holiday or granted a month off with a smile and a wink. I just don't know, and so I'm wondering when best to put my request in.  Right now everything is packed to bursting, so he's enjoying the income and in a good mood, but he's also very busy. If I wait a month, he'll have more time spare to give it some thought but might be worrying about future finances. It's so difficult, it's almost like we're married!

RC 29-8-24