Me: Are the Puppies monitoring the bus stop again?
Nell: David is. Harriet’s fallen asleep.
Me: Bless her. She’s probably tired after her walk.
Nell: She should try and stay awake for Morning Duties. It’s important to make sure the children aren’t late for school.
Me: I like living in a village again.
Nell: So do we.
Me: I wasn’t sure I would.
Nell: I know you weren’t.
Me: I thought it might be too noisy after the quiet of where we lived before,
Nell: Yes. I thought so, too.
Me: But instead I find the sound of village life going on around us really comforting,
Nell: It is.
Me: Do you realise it’s only 24 days until the family arrive?
Nell: We’d better start making lists.
Me: You’re right.
Nell: I know you enjoy a good list.
Me: I really do. There’s a sense of achievement when you can tick something off your list.
Nell: It’s going to be a busy Christmas this year.
Me: It certainly is.
Nell: But a proper family one.
Me: Yes. Over in the United States families are coming together today to celebrate.
Nell: Why? It’s not Christmas yet.
Me: It’s Thanksgiving. There will be turkey with all the trimmings and people will be giving thanks.
Nell: We should say Happy Thanksgiving to all our American friends.
Me: Yes. Happy Thanksgiving.
Nell: We hope you have a wonderful time together.
Me: Just like we’re going to do this Christmas.
Nell: You’re very excited, aren’t you?
Me: I am. I have so much to be thankful for.
Nell: We all do.
Me: I think we should give thanks today, too.
Nell: I would give thanks for a fresh cup of Earl Grey. Mine’s gone cold talking to you.
Me: I’ll make you one now. Sorry.
