Both Michael and Ms have returned and we are settling back into normal life once more. I missed them both terribly.
No doubt the greatest birthday joy was simply in having them return home.
For all those who wished me a pleasant birthday I express my most sincere gratitude. It was so kind of you to remember me.
On Thursday I had been forbidden by Fiona to stay the main house that morning and upon entering the great room that afternoon I saw the reason. The room was festooned with yellow, red and blue balloons and streamers printed with the words 'birthday boy' in blue. There were candles, banners, party favours and various treats freshly baked and offered up on the silver trays. It was quite a sight to behold.
We enjoyed quite a nice intimate party with delicious Indian cuisine and cake and ice cream for afters. Fiona, feeling a bit cheeky I suppose, decorated the cake, puncturing it with all 27 candles which by a miracle I did manage to blow out in one go.
Unfortunately by the end of the evening I felt a bit unwell due largely to drink. This rarely happens. So I hastily made my apologies, fearing I might be sick, and took to my bed at just gone midnight.
Michael has posted on his blog this evening about the child we expect this summer. He is right in saying that we are all delighted with the current situation.
I will admit that I am slightly anxious about this pregnancy. I fretted about the last one and it ended badly. I only hope that all will be well this time. Michael states in his blog that I am chasing Ms with vitamins and milk, but that is not wholly true. I am also armed with juice, both vegetable and fruit. (smile)
It is a joyful time and I do not wish to dampen it with my concerns. Ms is looking radiant and well, and Michael, apart from letting outside criticism get the better of him, is staying his course, more determined than ever to seek out his path in life; to become a man of acheivement and honour.
I shall be cross stitching a baby sampler for 'Junior' as Ms so fondly refers to the wee babe ensconced within Her. When I find a fitting pattern I shall post the picture of it here.
Be Well My Friends,
Ryan
