Sunday 10th September

Poor old Hop has taken a bashing. I had to help him get dressed this morning, and Lucy found it highly amusing when I had to put his socks on. The black eye has well and truly come out, and Hop went to the hospital where they X-rayed him, to show a broken bone in his left hand. There is talk of needing an operation with a pin, although Hop seems to think that they are at the insurance, and is currently pooh poohing the idea.
Went round the pool all afternoon and Lucy happily played with Ellen's kids, and even got in. Infact it was actually quite difficult to get her out when it was time to go in for tea. Made some shepherds pie as I thought Hop might need some comfort food, and I even picked all the carrots out of his bit, as he doesn't like them.
Spoke to my sis as she is back from her holiday in Portugal, and seems as though she had a fab time. So fab, infact that it would appear that we are to be gaining a Gavster to our family. This is excellent news as he has proved himself to be highly compatible with our (few) family members, and she has picked wisely. No details as to when and where yet, although there are to be no merringues of a dress.