Genevieve's Blog begun March 21st 2020...

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Saturday February 6th

Welcome to a new month and a new page! I had a good 😊 week. I went out for a walk with George, Alan and Jackie on Tuesday. On Thursday, dad rang first thing and we talked about our week and that it’s Alan’s birthday 🎊 today! To celebrate we all had a curry 🍛 take away. I had Rogan Josh which was very 👍.
On Saturday mum and dad picked me up for the weekend. It was a bit of a grubby day, but dad and I did go out for a walk while mum went to the supermarket. We walked up to Farley Common, but didn’t stay long because it was cold and started to rain 🌧 ☔️ . Dad took some photographs which you’ll see in a minute. When we got back we helped mum in with the shopping and she and I ordered Sam’s birthday 🎉 🎁 presents.
We got up on Sunday to a blanket of ❄️ snow and it is still snowing. We’ll Skype Sam and Lucy in a minute and tell them about Alan’s 🎉 party. Jamie ate too much chocolate cake, but that’s all I’m saying…!

Saturday February 13th

So much for Spring, it’s been freezing cold and ⛄️ snowing all week, so we didn’t get out and about apart from taking Velma home in the minibus on Friday. We did some craft with Sharon making 🐣 Easter cards and Valentines ♥️ cards.
On Saturday morning Jackie told us we were going to Meopham medical centre to have our Covid jabs, but I got worried about the needle and didn’t want to go. Edem phoned mum and dad and asked whether they could come and support me while I had my jab and then we could go back to theirs afterwards. In the end I had my jab and it didn't hurt at all, so there was really nothing to worry about. Mum and dad were pleased with me for being brave!
Back at mum and dad’s we had agreed to Skype Sam and Lucy that evening instead of Sunday morning as Sunday is Valentines’ and they want to relax with a lazy day. We had a good 😊 chat and I told them about my jab. They were pleased and it’s only Lucy left to go now… They have had a new cooker installed and were looking forward to using it that evening.
Tomorrow I will go back to Longfield for our Valentines supper and I’m having meatballs yum, yum!
Next weekend I’m back at mum and dad’s and hopefully it will have warmed up and we can go for a walk and take some pictures! We will also celebrate Sam's birthday with a virtual party on Skype -- yippee!

Saturday February 20th

After all that snow its starting to warm up! On Tuesday Gary, Alan, George and I went out for a walk with Sara. It was a bit cold still but nice to get out and about. Last Sunday we had our Valentine’s day party 🎈 🎊 . I shared 🍖 meatballs with George and had 🧀 cheesecake with Alan. We had 🥂 champagne and I got a bit tipsy! I bought Valentine’s day cards for boyfriend number 1 and boyfriend number 2, but neither of them got me one, tight a***e buggers!
On Wednesday we Skype’d Edenbridge and spoke to Ian and the guys.
On Thursday dad rang me and we talked about our week. Then I went to the bank with Jackie to draw some money 💸 out.
On Friday we all watched ‘Harry Potter Prisoners of Escoban’ which I enjoyed 😊.
On Saturday mum and dad arrived to pick me up for the weekend. We had a special lunch of omelettes, chips and 🥗 salad from the Rendezvous which was very nice. In the afternoon dad and I went out for a walk to the Round Pond where there were a pair of ducks swimming together - nearly time for making babies… I helped dad make 🍝 spaghetti Bolognese and we Skyped Sam and Lucy to celebrate Sam’s birthday 🎈 . Lucy had a cake with two candles 🎂 on it and we sang ‘Happy Birthday’. Mum and I wrapped 🎁 Sam’s presents which we’ll give to him in a couple of weeks, then mum and I 🎁 wrapped some super baby clothes for the latest family arrival, Seth and Aoibhinn’s baby 👶 Tdagh.

Saturday February 27th

The weather has improved this week and Friday was really quite warm! Tuesday was my and George’s home 🏡 day so I stripped my bed to wash the sheets. I also tidied my room, did my hoovering and cleaned my bathroom 🚽 . For lunch I had a 🥓 bacon sandwich from Nancy's.
On Wednesday we skype’d Edenbridge but Ian had some sad 😭 news, as Jane Bellhouse has passed away. We were all sad to hear that. Good news as well though, as Lisa is pregnant 🤰and her baby 👶 is due on 23rd March, so quite soon!
Thursday morning dad rang me as usual and we talked about our week. On Friday we went for a walk in the Spring sunshine ☀️ and it was really warm. For tea we had shepherds pie which was very nice 👍 .
Mum and dad came over Saturday morning to pick me up, and when we got back to theirs we had the rest of the spagbol on toast with baked beans - yum!   In the afternoon mum went to the supermarket to do the weekly shop and dad and I went for a walk to the Round Pond. It was very sunny so we decided to go up to the old cricket pitch, which is quite a climb so good to get the blood pumping! We’re having moussaka for tea tonight and will Skype Sam & Lucy at 11.30 on Sunday!
Here are some pictures we took on our walk.

Sunday March 7th.

I had a 😊 good week. The weather was bright but cold. On Tuesday (my and George’s home day) I stripped my bed, did my washing and went to the bank with Sara and Jamie. For tea we had beef tortillas from Sainsbury’s. On Wednesday we Skype’d Edenbridge and chatted to Ian and the guys. My friend Katie is pregnant 🤰 and her baby is due on 23rd of April, so that’s good news!
Dad rang me on Thursday and sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me as that’s what it was! I had a lovely day and a big bunch of flowers 🌺 arrived from mum and dad. We had a special birthday tea of Chinese take-away and I had beef noodles 🍝 which was yummy! 😋 .
On Friday I went for a walk with Jamie, Shirley and Mel, but Jamie was a bit grumpy 😡 because he wanted a donut but Mel said no because he's on a strict diet. For tea we had chicken 🍗 goujons, beans and chips. Good farting fodder for Jamie!
On Saturday mum and dad picked me up and we drove to Upminster to exchange birthday presents 🎁 with Sam & Lucy - socially distanced of course! In the evening we had an Indian take-away to celebrate my birthday 🎉 . I had rogan josh, dad had chicken dal wala and mum had saag ghost. It was all very nice. 👍 We watched ‘The Hobbit’ then ‘Line of Duty’ which was very good. 😊

Sunday March 14th

I had an ok 👌 👍 week. On Monday we skyped Edenbridge and spoke to the guys. They were all in good spirits. For tea we had chicken 🍗 wraps and 🥗 salad which was yummy 😋 .
Tuesday was my and George’s home 🏡 day. I stripped my bed, did my washing and cleaned my bathroom 🚽 . For lunch we had 🥓 bacon sandwiches from Nancy’s, then wraps again for tea!
On Wednesday we skyped Edenbridge again. Good news said Ian - Katie has had her 👶 baby, a little girl called Cecilia. Lisa has also had hers, but she had a little boy who she is calling Ashley. Both mums and babies 👶 are doing fine!
On Thursday dad rang me first thing and we talked about our week. I told dad about the new 👶 babies, and that we would be dropping Velma back home 🏡 on Friday. For tea we had chicken 🍗 Kievs which were nice and garlicky, so will keep the vampires away!
On Saturday mum and dad picked me up and we drove back to theirs. We had a nice 👍 lunch, then watched ‘The Dig’ about the Anglo-Saxon boat discovery. It was a good 😊 story, but a bit 😭 and made mum 😢 cry. We then wrapped 🎁 dad’s presents and mum wrote his card as we will celebrate his birthday and Mother’s day with Sam and Lucy on Skype tomorrow. For tea mum 👨‍🍳 cooked moussaka which was very nice. In the evening we watched ‘Holby’ and ‘Line of Duty’ then went to bed.
First thing in the morning I had my 🛀 bath and hair wash. After breakfast dad opened his presents 🎁 and mum opened her card. I have given her a scarf and some flowers 🌺 for Mother’s day. We then Skyped Sam and Lucy to say Happy Mother’s Day and Birthday to dad.

Saturday March 20th

I had a good week starting with Skyping Edenbridge on Monday. Ian and the guys were in good spirits. Amy is moving to Tonbridge and buying a new flat.
Tuesday was my and George’s home-🏡 day as usual. I went to the bank with Lina, our new member of staff, who is very nice 👍. For tea we had Chicken 🍗 Kievs which were yummy 😋 !
We Skype’d Edenbridge again on Wednesday which was nice, if all goes to plan we might see them soon…
Thursday morning dad phoned me and I told him about Shirley’s party 🎈we would have that evening. She wanted an Indian Take-Away and I had a Rogan Josh. Mmmm… On Friday we drove to Swanley Park for a change - You can only walk round Longfield so many times before needing a change of scenery… For tea we had 🍖 meat-balls with mashed 🥔 potatoes.
Saturday morning mum and dad arrived to pick me up. We had scrambled eggs 🥚 and beans for lunch, then mum went to do the weekly supermarket shop, while dad and I did the blog. We’ll Skype Sam and Lucy at 5 o'clock tonight as they are going to view an allotment tomorrow. For tea mum and I will have Salmon and dad will have Steak - all very yummy 🤤.

Saturday March 27th

Another good 😊 week. On Monday we Skype’d Edenbridge to talk to Jean and Katie and the guys. Jean had a new dog mug with her Terriers Shamus and Hector on it. Ian wasn’t there but he’ll be back next Monday. The guys were all 👌 ok. For tea we had gammon, chips and peas which was very nice 👍.
Tuesday was my 🏡 home-day. George is at her mum and dads for a few days. I stripped my bed and put clean sheets on with Lena’s help. In the afternoon we watched some tv. Shirley cooked 👨‍🍳 tea as George wasn’t there. We had 🍝 Pasta Carbonara with garlic bread 🥖 to keep the vampires away!
On Wednesday we Skype’d Edenbridge again. All was 👌 ok with them. In the afternoon we watched ’Nutty Professor’ with Eddie Murphy which was very funny 😂.
On Thursday dad rang me and we had a good chat about our week. For tea Dominic cooked 👨‍🍳 chicken curry helped by Sara and it was very nice 👍.
On Friday afternoon I went on a walk with Alan, Jamie, Louise and Sara around Longfield before tea which was Chicken 🍗 Kievs which I 👨‍🍳 cooked with Sara’s help.
On Saturday morning mum and dad came over and picked me up for the weekend. The chickens are laying like crazy 😜 so we had cheesy scrambled eggs 🥚 and beans - yum! After lunch mum went to the supermarket and dad and I did the blog. We will Skype Sam and Lucy in the morning after bath and hair wash. For tea mum will make moussaka - yum-yum!

Friday April 2nd

Happy Easter everyone, and Happy Birthday to Michael in the house! We’ve had a good 😊 week and started with a Skype call to Edenbridge on Monday. They were all ok and Ian, Katie and Jean are all back at work. What a great day was Tuesday - all ☀️ sunshine and heat, my home day and Gary boiled over in his jumper! - silly boy. For tea we had Pasta 🍝 Carbonara with bacon 🥓 .
On Wednesday we Skype’d Edenbridge again and had a good chat. In the afternoon we watched ‘Mr Bean’ on Netflix again and it still made me and George laugh. For tea Gary and Jackie cooked Scampi 🍤, Chips and Peas which was yummy 😋.
Dad rang me first thing on Thursday and I told him that we were taking the minibus to Dover so that Gary could see his mum and dad. We all met up at Reculver Castle which was interesting. We’d taken a packed-lunch 🥗 🥙 and we bought hot chocolate 🍫 which was delicious 😋! Louise got froth on her 👃 nose which we all thought was 😂 funny. We had jacket potato 🥔 with cheese and beans for tea with inevitable results from Jamie…
Friday was ‘Good Friday’ so mum and dad picked me up for the Easter weekend. Tomorrow (Saturday) Sam and Lucy will come over with the birthday and Mother’s day presents. 🎁 We’ll order a takeaway and sit in the garden, so hope it’s not too cold! On Friday afternoon dad took some pictures of Spring flowers in the garden, see below…

Easter Extra Blog…
Sunday April 4th

Sam came over yesterday as planned, but he was on his own as Lucy had a really 🤢 nasty cold and was feeling rough. He brought dad’s birthday 🎈 🎁 presents, another Mother’s Day present 🎁 for mum - a book called 'Nala's World' by Dean Nicholson about a stray cat he befriended who travelled right round the world with him  in a bicycle basket! Lucy’s mum had  sent a Lindt Easter bunny for me and home-made Corona masks for me and mum - Marie, thank you and you are very clever!
We had a great 👍 take-away lunch - mum and I had fish 🐠 and chips, and Sam and dad had a chicken 🍗 kebab which was huge! Sam stayed all afternoon, then drove back - get well soon, Lucy!

We only needed cheese on toast for tea as we were fairly stuffed after such a big Easter 🐣 lunch!