Steve's Mum gets involved and I need lots of black fur fabric!

Tuesday continued in much the same way as the previous week: Jack was miserable, Emily was confused and the older two cross. However, as the evening progressed, it was obvious that Richard and Natasha had had enough of things being awkward and just wanted everything back to normal, ie revolving around them.

I managed to avoid yelling at them but it was very hard. What I really wanted to do was stamp my feet and shout “I want everything to be all right as well!” It’s bad enough when there is an atmosphere at home because of something you have said or done, but when it’s because of someone else’s stupidity, it’s very frustrating.

This morning (Wednesday) I tried talking to Steve’s mum about all this and was surprised when she suggested that she might be able to help. This was a complete about-face for her, because last time she didn’t want to know. She’s going to collect Jack from his after-school football club and give him some tea. What else she has in mind I don’t know, but at the moment I am open to any suggestions.

I’ve got to stop writing now and concentrate on Emily’s costume for her Christmas performance. Usually when she has to dress up for something at school/nursery, she always opts for wings and a wand, whatever character she is supposed to be. We have lots of wings and at least three wands. But no! She needs a cat costume. Apparently there has to be ears, whiskers, a long swishy tail and lots of fur! Good job I love a challenge.