Me: Natalie was a real delight, wasn’t she? Dave and Harriet adored her.
Nell: I’m afraid they both threw themselves at her in a most undignified manner.
Me: She loves dogs so she was absolutely fine with it.
Nell: She was certainly extremely patient.
Me: Dave was a huge hit. Darling Big Brave Beautiful Boy.
Nell: He wanted to be in all the photos.
Me: I know, but she explained why he couldn’t be and gave him extra cuddles.
Nell: That animal has far too many cuddles for his own good.
Me: You can never have enough cuddles.
Nell: David definitely can’t. He nearly went home with Natalie, you know?
Me: Yes, I heard her tell him she would love to take him with her but we might not be very happy about it.
Nell: Would you care to explain why I had to share my bed with the Stuffed Tiger?
Me: It couldn’t be in the photos either, Nell.
Nell: Neither could Gladys and the llamas but you didn’t see them stealing my bed.
Me: They were outside in the field.
Nell: Anyway, at least it’s all done and dusted.
Me: Well, that part is.
Nell: What do you mean?
Me: Now it all goes online and to print and the viewings begin.
Nell: Viewings?
Me: People need to see the house. You know that.
Nell: I’m not spending my last Christmas here with strangers.
Me: There won’t be any viewings over actual Christmas. Don’t worry. Although, if someone was desperate to see it we might agree.
Nell: I won’t.
Nell: At least we’ve finally got our Christmas tree.
Me: We’re going to decorate it today.
Nell: Don’t let David anywhere near the tinsel.
Me: Why?
Nell: He got himself completely tangled up last time. Remember?
Me: Yes. Sorry.
