Me: Happy 1st May, Nell.
Nell: The same to you.
Me: I think May might be my favourite month of the year.
Nell: Why?
Me: It feels like everything is to come. Warmer days are on their way.
Nell: It doesn’t look very warm to me.
Me: It isn’t at the moment but I know it will be. It’s May. The happy month.
Nell: I’m glad you’re happy.
Me: And it’s Friday which is my favourite day of the week.
Nell: You were born on a Friday.
Me: I was. And so was Alice.
Nell: I was born on a Wednesday.
Me: So was Chris. Do you know what else makes me happy?
Nell: Talking to me?
Me: That goes without saying. But also calling Harriet when we’re out on a walk and seeing her little face light up as she runs towards me.
Nell: I remember it well. Now, it’s the first of the month so you know what to do.
Me: Share the link to the website where people can support my writing by buying me a cup of tea?
Nell: Exactly.
Me: It’s https://buymeacoffee.com/saramartin and I am truly grateful for any support you can give me.
Nell: Yes, it is much appreciated.
Me: We realise these are difficult times for everyone so your generosity means a lot,
Nell: What are your plans for the weekend?
Me: Nigel is coming to stay until Sunday so Herr Hoffmann thought we might have a Chinese evening tomorrow.
Nell: Nigel isn’t Chinese.
Me: No, but he enjoys a spring roll and the odd noodle.
Nell: Don’t let David near the chopsticks again, please. You remember what happened last time.
Me: He didn’t realise you were meant to eat with them.
Nell: You should never have given them to him.
Me: Sorry.
