Nell: What beautiful photos.
Me: Yes, we had a lovely day yesterday.
Nell: Are those slippers?
Me: I can explain.
Nell: Did you go out wearing your slippers?
Me: I’m afraid I did.
Nell: I can’t believe this.
Me: Nobody noticed until we were sitting down for lunch and Alice said ‘Mummy, are you wearing your slippers?’
Nell: Mortifying.
Me: We couldn’t stop laughing.
Nell: It’s not funny.
Me: It is, Nell. I even had to go for a walk along the river and to the wild flower meadow wearing them.
Nell: Did anyone say anything?
Me: No, people were far too polite.
Nell: At least they matched your dress. We can be thankful for small mercies.
Me: Yes, and it makes a good story.
Nell: Who is that Golden Retriever?
Me: I don’t know but it wanted to play with the children in the river.
Nell: Where were David and Harriet?
Me: At home with Nigel. We couldn’t all fit in the car.
Nell: So, you spent your anniversary in your slippers with another dog.
Me: No, I spent it with the family.
Nell: It looks like you had a lovely time.
Me: We did. Kev and I went on an anniversary walk while the children played in the river.
Nell: My favourite walk.
Me: Yes. To be honest we both shed a few tears remembering walking there with you.
Nell: No tears. Only happy memories.
Me: I’m making so many happy memories, Nell.
Nell: That’s good to hear. What are the plans for today?
Me: I’m having a quiet day after yesterday but Alice and the children are off to the beach and Charlotte’s coming over later to join us for dinner at the pub.
Nell: Sounds good. Enjoy yourselves and no more tears, please.
Me: Yes. Sorry.
