The 21st & 22nd; I could squish her all day long.
The 21st of August. Argh I hate blood tests at unsociable times. I had to get up at seven to leave at half past eight for a test to check if I have hyperkalemia (high potassium). It's because I started this new blood pressure drug which can elevate potassium, and as mine tends to run on the high side, Dr. Hewins wanted to check that it wasn't being tipped over the edge. Hopefully it's fine (I haven't heard to the contrary) because it's working.
I was supposed to meet Vicky in town for lunch but she had to postpone last minute, but we went there anyway to collect train tickets for a trip to London in early September, when I'm going to meet Margot Martini's parents.
For the rest of the day, I've been rather lazy, watching things on the TiVo box, but in the past couple of hours I've been attempting to crochet a hat. We'll see how it goes.
The 22nd of August.
It's always a good day when babies are involved. This morning I only had time to read about half the paper before it was time to go to Elle's. Mommy was going to take me but then Daddy offered so she she could watch athletics. After car-swapping and grabbing blue badges, we did eventually set off.
When I arrived, Luna was just sitting on the floor, being ever so good, then she crawled to me! Last time, she refused to crawl. She even sort of stands now! We had some fun floor time while Elle packed up all of the things, then we went off in the car to get lunch because there was no food. We went to a little café near her house where I had a mozzarella and basil panini with secret tomato in which I had to remove. We just talked and swatted wasps away from Luna until a man sprayed them all (thankfully, not near us). While Elle paid, Luna and I played with my bottle of water (great toy) and at one point she just rested her head on my chest and we had a little hug. It was so lovely.
When we got back, there was more floor play, and Luna tried to climb me a lot. Leggings are good for that. So she stood on my lap a lot and chewed on my necklace, and did her version of a cuddle which is just to kind of smash you with her body and face. She'd worn herself out a bit as she'd been awake since half five, and she was sitting on my lap while I scratched her belly, and she just dropped off! Just a little snooze, about half an hour, then it was teatime! Mommy came to get me just after, and I got more smashy hugs. I didn't want to leave, I could squish her all day long.
Once we'd had our dinner, Becky and James came over post-honeymoon to tell us about it and catch up on what had happened while they were gone. Can't believe it's already a week since they got married.
