Day +19
I thought "Who's that 'turning over' in my igloo? Shall I look and keep my fingers crossed it's Harrison?" Well I did look, but the sound I was hearing was munching, macaroon munching actually...........from Sally. I usually start the day with a cup of tea, but Sally had decided to carry on from where we had left off the night before, which was tea and 'roonies' ( as I now call them) in bed. After a quick shower I left Sally for a well deserved lie in.
(As you may have guessed, both Sally and Damian stayed last night.)
About 8.15 I saw Mr Wynn arriving, from Ella's window. He parks his motorbike under Ella's tree. So from then on it was 'stand by your beds' time, until he came in to see Ella about 9.15. We knew that he would find a difference today, just by looking at her and after a good check over he said "You're better than yesterday, young lady". Ella answered by sucking her thumb even more loudly. To which he replied " Perhaps one day you'll let us get a word in edge ways." A knowing look from Ella showed us all that she will have plenty to say, soon.
We have got a new pink, fluffy pet living with us now. She arrived with Janet, who has lovingly washed her and made her smell fab. She's a gorgeous pink monkey, with long wrap around arms to cuddle Ella in bed. The next dilemma.....what to call her? I think we have decided on Rosie. Thanks Janet, I'm sure Rosie will be included in lessons from now on, but no monkey business eh?
Today Ella has felt more like joining in again, and whilst I was out, doing the highlights of Swinton shopping centre, Ella was instructing Sally on how to decorate a T shirt for Sam. The front has got SAM ROCKS emblazoned on it, and the back is to be finished tomorrow. She seems to have been able to concentrate on short activities more today. The pain relief is really kicking in and she is much more settled.
Mrs Doubtfire made a return this afternoon, with Damian and Ella watching it and before long both Daddy and daughter were fast asleep. It gave Sally a break time and me time to 'fight' with the washer in the igloo. It has decided to only wash one item at a time, or so it seems. For the second day on the run I have had to empty sopping clothes out, hand wring them, and start it all over again! It plays havoc with your nails. (Phew, I've been longing to get that moan off my chest). The thing is though, I hardly dare complain about the washer, after yesterdays run in with the fire brigade.
When I got back to the unit it was to find Ella sitting up in bed directing Sally on how to make play dough models, and later eagerly helping Andrea to change the dressing on her line. To top it off she then wrapped Max's birthday presents expertly. What a wonderful improvement during the course of the day.
At the moment she is fast asleep, in peace and quiet. No machines bleeping, just flashing a lot up to now. There is so much going on in that corner again, even the fairies seem to have huddled together.
We're going to finish now whilst we're ahead, if you know what I mean. Sally has had lots of calls saying that you can't leave comments at the moment? I've tried to fiddle with it, but that probably didn't help, except I've noticed I've left a comment to myself. Oh well, We'll keep blogging and trust that you are keeping up with us. Once again, thankyou for all your lovely messages of support, they mean such a lot to everyone here.
Night night,
Ella,Sally and Annette.xxx