Nell: Nigel looks overexcited.
Me: It’s Saturday.
Nell: It’s Saturday every weekend.
Me: And we’re going to the Village Fun Day at the primary school.
Nell: I know. You told me.
Me: Gladys and the Llamas are Gliding.
Nell: Yes, and the Welsh Corgi Choir are singing.
Me: And Knitwear Wolf is getting an OBE from Stephen Seagull.
Nell: I don’t approve of that at all.
Me: But Rupert’s wearing a top hat, Nell, and he looks awfully handsome.
Nell: He shouldn’t be accepting an award from the Beefies.
Me: He’s going to be their special envoy. Seagulls all over the world will know he is a friend.
Nell: Which is exactly why he shouldn’t accept it. You can’t be friends with a Beefy.
Me: Rupert can.
Nell: He’s going to regret this. Mark my paws.
Me: Anyway, I haven’t even told you the biggest news yet.
Nell: I can’t wait.
Me: Dave’s been asked to take part in the Dog Show.
Nell: Good grief.
Me: One of our neighbours said he must enter for the Handsomest Hound.
Nell: David is indeed handsome but this will all end in tears.
Me: Why?
Nell: Remember the Dog Show in 2018?
Me: Yes, Dave won a rosette.
Nell: He entered almost every class.
Me: I know. His rosette said ‘Well Done’ and we had a photo taken with the judges.
Nell: He didn’t win any of them.
Me: It didn’t matter. He had fun and everyone loved him.
Nell: I see.
Me: Sometimes it isn’t about winning, Nell. It’s about taking part.
Nell: You’re right.
Me: I am, sometimes. Doesn’t Dave look young in that photo? He was only one and now he’s nine.
Nell: Age is just a number. David will always be your Big Brave Beautiful Boy.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
