Nell: What on earth are they doing downstairs?
Me: Packing up the furniture. We’re moving today.
Nell: Do they have to make so much noise?
Me: I’m afraid they do. Moving house is not something that can be done quietly.
Nell: It’s most annoying at this time of the morning, I haven’t even had a cup of Earl Grey.
Me: Well, you’d better hurry up before someone packs the kettle away.
Nell: I happen to know Kev has an Essentials Box including things like a kettle, tea and biscuits, so tea will always be available.
Me: Do you remember all the beautiful sunsets and sunrises we’ve seen here?
Nell: Of course I do.
Me: Dave and I watched the sunrise through my window for the very last time this morning.
Nell: Firstly the sun is going to rise every day and secondly it’s not your window.
Me: No, it isn’t anymore. You’re right. It belongs to someone else now.
Nell: It’s Our Window and it always will be whether we’re living here, or not,
Me: Even the sky is sad today. Look at that rain.
Nell: Right. That’s enough negativity. You need to start looking forwards not backwards.
Me: I’m not sure I can.
Nell: I know today is going to be difficult.
Me: Yes.
Nell: But exciting times are ahead of us.
Me: Without doubt.
Nell: New beginnings at The House on the Corner.
Me: I think I might need a little more time to say goodbye to all this first, Nell.
Nell: I understand. You take your time.
Me: Thank you.
Nell: But not too much time. The Whippets Institute minibus just arrived and loading will begin soon.
Me: Loading?
Nell: You can’t expect everyone to walk to our new home. We aren’t all llamas.
Me: No. Sorry.
