It has been a weekend of rats respite, covert operations and top-notch blaggery including –

Much sleep

Much snuggly buggly mode in Helsy’s bed

Crying at the theatre with the Mother Creature. Dead babies, Handel and spectacular sets: ideal birthday treat for me - Nice one Mum.

Shouting “Ahoy there!!” at boat show goers and sniggering. Ah, the wit.

Chatting to the Mother Creature about true love & Buddhism.

Frightening nice people at the spa with underwater bubble spying and ambushes in the hydrotherapy river.

Dinner at Med’s – Mmmm.

Worrying about close friends

Finding out an idol has feet of clay and having to admit bad judgement

Relishing an early morning walk down Brick Lane before the Barleys wake up and invade

Eating free food at the travlodge and getting free wine on top – Nice one Hels.

Telling the barman at the travelodge that we were sea-farers and asking if he liked my pirate costume.

Clearing the sauna in under 3 minutes by speaking loudly and randomly about dromedary camels

Enjoying the best brunch I’ve ever had at Boo and Joe’s

Stealing products in the shower

Coughing, a lot.

Yearning for my beautiful far away boy – the urge to share every experience is overwhelming. Only three days to go, not counting today.