Nell: That’s me and you.
Me: Yes, taken on the day we first met.
Nell: The day I chose you.
Me: You came home with me the same day.
Nell: I did.
Me: And we were never really apart for the next nearly 14 years.
Nell: We still aren’t.
Me: You know what I mean. It’s different now.
Nell: Are you crying again?
Me: Yes.
Nell: It’s seeing the photos. Why do you do this to yourself?
Me: Because it’s International Mother’s Day and people are celebrating mothers all over the world.
Nell: Except in the UK.
Me: Yes. But I was thinking how there are all kinds of mothers. From people who care for animals to people who simply care for others.
Nell: Mothers are not always people.
Me: No. Which is why I thought of you.
Nell: You’d be lost without my advice.
Me: I really would.
Nell: Will you be speaking to Chris and Alice today? It’s Mother’s Day for them in Germany and Canada.
Me: We’re FaceTiming later.
Nell: You’re probably missing your mother.
Me: Always.
Nell: Even though it’s not officially Mother’s Day I think you can still celebrate with all the international mothers.
Me: Yes. The Welsh Corgi Choir are going to sing motherly songs at Sunday Songs.
Nell: What is a motherly song?
Me: I have no idea. A lullaby?
Nell: I hope you’re all having a Sunday roast.
Me: Herr Hoffman is roasting a chicken.
Nell: With stuffing and bread sauce?
Me: Yes, and sausages, roast potatoes and lots of vegetables for the vegetarians.
Nell: There should really be a Guardian’s Day.
Me: Every day is Guardian’s Day, Nell. You’re never out of my thoughts.
Nell: Or you of mine. You and me. Always.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
Nell: No sorries. Not today.
