So I was just getting ready to leave nursery and go to work having dropped the Twinkles off when Ollie turned to me and handed me a dandelion. You know the sort that have turned in to a time piece or make a wish flower? He gave me special instructions to take it home and whatever I do, don’t blow it!
So off I went on my challenge, only took a few steps out of the nursery gate to realise what a plonker I looked like.
I tried to look nonchalant, maybe even cool with my mobile in the other hand until I realised how much traffic there was on Locking Road at rush hour and how many gusts of air they blew up. This was definitely a two handed job, one to hold and one to shield and for some unknown reason, walking with my legs wider apart like a cowboy and my knees slightly bent gave me a stronger frame so as to protect my seedy headed chalice.
What usually takes 7 minutes door to door felt like an eternity and was burning my thighs more than any Joe Wickes workout.
I thought we were through when a bus pulled up next to me and the words “ woah, woah, WOAH!” slipped out my mouth before I could have the bright sense to put on my face mask in the hope of not being recognised! No that ship had already sailed.
I finally turned in to our road when I happened upon our lovely neighbour and her two daughters walking to school. Mum and eldest daughter waved hello and smiled, youngest looked me up and down with sheer contempt! I like her, she’s funny!
So of course I explained what had happened only to be asked why hadn’t I just picked one out of my garden?
Well that would have been a marvellous idea, thank you very much! Said like Edina from Absolutely Fabulous having one of her moments, but actually voiced in my head behind a smile that didn’t quite reach my eyes!
I’d made it thus far so got home and popped it in a glass of water ready for Ollies return.
It was a productive day and soon time to pick them up for a dog walk in the woods and some rock treasure hunting.
As I was standing on the porch yelling at them to take their muddy shoes off, Harry walked through the front door first, straight in to the kitchen, up to the dandelion on the side and gave it a hefty blow with all his might! Luckily he’s a puny little Gollum and not one seed moved! I’m allowed to say that, I’m his mum and if I don’t damage him someone else will!
Love and hugs, kisses and wishes xxx
A cheeky little Twinkle update xxx 