Although I retired for the evening at 10pm I find myself wide awake, yet still fatigued, at 4:30am. I awoke dreaming that it was Sunday morning, in which case I would be having a nice lie in, only to come to full consciousness and realise with some disappointment that it is Thursday. I have a full day ahead.
I'm currently making the mental adjustment. I haven't any idea why I thought today would be Sunday. Waking amidst a dream I suppose.
I wish I possessed the words to adequately describe Michael's face upon seeing his surprise yesterday afternoon.
In celebration of his new Beta position, MsV gifted him with an American sports car in a lovely deep metallic red. A 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. She had considered waiting until the 2008 would be available in the UK but after going over the new specs on that model Ms felt Michael could do without the additional horsepower the '08 offers, where speeds of 190mph+ would be no great feat. She also felt that it would be more timely to bestow the gift now rather than later.
He was utterly gobsmacked, almost speechless. When he could speak he asked Ms, twenty times if once, "Is this mine?" Something She might ordinarily not have had patience with, but that under the circumstances She tolerated and answered repeatedly.
He laughed, cried and hooted aloud, walking round and round the vehicle caressing its finish. He kissed both Ms (without permission) and myself quite firmly sulla bocca. Ms laughed and seemed quite pleased with his jubilant reaction. I'm ever so pleased for him as well.
As one might imagine, I spent the better part of the afternoon in the passenger seat of the car. Ms had Her turn as well, although breif. She is still a bit exhausted from our holiday. Also I believe that riding with Michael here on our roads makes Her a bit nervous.
It is nearly 6am and the boy has his morning chores to begin as well as a few business appointments this afternoon so I shall wake him shortly.
I do not need to tell you that he has already inquired about taking the new car on his rounds today and Ms has answered in the affirmative. I suppose I should have an interesting afternoon 'riding shotgun' as he calls it.
I must get on. I wish all my friends a lovely day.
Ryan
