Such a perfect day…

I decided that if I couldn’t persuade Mum to do necessary big things, I could at least get some food into her. She says she eats but when she listed her usual day’s food I was not impressed; an egg, maybe two, some toast, a banana, some yoghurt. We decided to meet for breakfast in a local cafe, and there I saw my aunt and sister-in-law. Throughout the day other family members appeared, two cousins and their swift growing children… and I had the satisfaction of seeing my mum eat luscious tapas, toast, a bean and clam soup, some meat and good sauce, chips, aubergines in honey. We soothed away all her panic from yesterday , she engaged in animated fun conversation. It was great.

This gentle day will be worth remembering.

And now I can sleep.