Saturday Boy

Being Saturday, it was the wife's turn for the lie in and mine to deal with the boy. A lovely, dull day of normality.

The boy had a good sleep. Not always the case. Makes a big difference to how difficult the day is going to be. After a squabble, he used the potty and was proud of the results. Watched a bit of TV whilst so doing. His balance is still poor. On the way back from cleaning the potty, his head bounnced off the door frame to his room as he staggered after losing his balance. Lots of tears but otherwise ok.

Took our time going downstairs since there was nothing we were pressed to do. He made me do the washing up before I could have breakfast. Of course, he made me coffee.

Coffee was just brewing when we received a visit from Z and his mother. They didn't stay long but it was an interesting visit. The first time the boy has been with another child of his own age since the op. Indeed the first time for several weeks. He was very wary of Z, especially his
quickness, mobility and greater physical strength. Played with me in preference for a while. They did play together later but with the boy always appealing to me to intervene if he couldn't get something from Z or had it taken from him.

After they left we went to see big panda and chi chi at auntie's house. He still regards these visits as such a treat. He excitedly toddled off down the road holding on to me with one hand and little panda with the other. Had a lovely time there. Made a cup of tea for the pandas to share (his new sign). Then he sat with auntie on the big chair reading a book. He is going to be difficult when she is away next week.

Came home via the shops. The boy happy to be home as he had been telling me he wanted to give Mummy a hug and make her a cup of tea.

A slow afternoon as the boy and I were tired from the week in hospital. I was really looking forward to my lie in by the time he went to bed. A pretty dull day by most people's standards. But pretty idylic by mine.