Me: I love the way you managed to get Kev to cuddle you.
Nell: I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Me: He was busy reading something to Harriet on his iPad when you started sulking.
Nell: I never sulk.
Me: Yes, you do. You sulked until he stopped reading to Harriet and noticed you.
Nell: Kev and I have a special connection.
Me: Yes, I know you do.
Nell: He enjoys spending time with me.
Me: I enjoy spending time with you, too.
Nell: It’s different with you.
Me: You’re a proper Daddy’s girl.
Nell: I am a Senior Labrador.
Me: You go all girly when you’re around Kev.
Nell: I do not.
Me: Gazing into his eyes like a puppy.
Nell: Jealousy is not an attractive trait.
Me: You never tell Kev off.
Nell: He doesn’t need me to.
Me: Neither do I.
Nell: I beg to differ. What on earth are you wearing?
Me: Comfortable clothes. It’s Saturday.
Nell: You can’t go to Catkin’s party dressed like that.
Me: I didn’t know Catkin was having a party.
Nell: It’s a Going Away Party.
Me: She only just arrived.
Nell: Half term’s nearly over. She’s being collected tomorrow.
Me: I hope the Stuffed Tiger is invited.
Nell: It is not. Nigel is coming and he can’t stand to be in the same room as that tiger.
Me: But the Stuffed Tiger is Catkin’s special friend.
Nell: There’s no room for another tiger.
Me: Another one?
Nell: Beauregard will be joining us with Mrs King and Roary. One tiger and two lions is more than enough.
Me: I wish Catkin didn’t have to go.
Nell: She’ll be back soon.
Me: The Stuffed Tiger’s going to be so sad.
Nell: That animal has no feelings.
Me: It does, Nell. Sorry.
