Me: Dave’s going to miss his morning cuddles with Faye. The moment she wakes up she runs into my bedroom to find him.
Nell: He’s not the only one who’s going to miss their morning cuddles. I’ve seen Jonathan run in to cuddle up with you.
Me: True. Having the family here over Christmas has been truly wonderful, hasn’t it?
Nell: It has.
Me: So many happy memories have been made.
Nell: They have. When are you leaving for the station?
Me: Not for a while.
Nell: So you have plenty of time for cuddles before then?
Me: Yes.
Nell: Good. Now, I know you’re going to be sad when they leave.
Me: I am.
Nell: But they will be back.
Me: Yes.
Nell: And life has to go on.
Me: I know. I just wish they didn’t live so far away.
Nell: Well, they do and there’s nothing you can do about it.
Me: You’re right.
Nell: Onwards and upwards.
Me: I think today might be a little downwards.
Nell: Fine. You can be miserable today but tomorrow is New Year’s Eve and I don’t want any negativity or you’ll spoil the party.
Me: What party?
Nell: The New Year’s Eve party. Do keep up.
Me: I didn’t know there was a party.
Nell: We live in a village now. Of course there’s a party.
Me: I’m not sure I’m up to partying,
Nell: You’d better be.
Me: Maybe you could all party without me?
Nell: I beg your pardon?
Me: I might just sit this one out.
Nell: Let’s discuss it later. Focus on the family for now.
Me: I’m not partying.
Nell: I know you are and you know you are, so just go and cuddle the grandchildren and leave the rest to me.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
