Romilly had a bit of an 'implosion' when she got home last night - I don't think she's coping with everything as well as I'd hoped and things are getting to her a bit. She'd had a bit of a falling out with one of her friends, about something minor, but as this friend has a tendency to act like a princess (in the worst sense of the word) and basically isn't interested in anyone's welfare except her own it's hard to see why she's worth getting worked up about - but Romilly does get upset when they fall out, and on top of everything else she's doing it was clearly too much this time. I tried to calm her down and help her see it's not worth the angst, but she was tired and tearful and it wasn't easy. And the upshot was that she didn't want to go to work today - she would be on her own as her colleague is still on holiday, and so I did my Mummy To The Rescue act and offered to go in with her for the day. Which is a complete change to what I do on Saturdays normally - but it was definitely worth it to see her cheer up, open up and smile. I acted as the gopher, and made several trips to the coffee shop across the road for sustenance. It was really nice to spend so much time with her, as I don't get the chance very often, and I think she enjoyed being in charge of me! I don't think I embarrassed her and she seemed to enjoy our time together; by the end of the day she was much happier and smilier and was looking forward to her evening out with Dan's family for his sister's 18th birthday party.
So I dropped her off and went home - to find C ensconced in the lounge having survived the day without me (I knew he could do it!), having had company from Chich to watch the football, do lunch etc for a few hours as well. It's a few months since I've done a full day at work so I was shattered, and C did the most appropriate thing - brought me a large glass of wine!!! It is my refuge...what can I say; it's also my only vice. After a bath and dinner, and sitting in front of the fire I felt much better, and much tireder, so didn't stay up too late.
I had tried to get Rom the day off tomorrow (she's covering all weekend) but unfortunately it's a bit late for her boss to get anyone to cover - I did ring and talk to her boss about it, but it was a no-goer, which didn't go down well with Rom as frankly she's flagging a bit at the moment what with college, jobs, etc etc. So I said I'd keep her company again tomorrow.
C seems to have coped well on his own - I know it's only one day, but it is testament to his determination to be normal that he managed it; it would be easy to sit in the chair all day and feel low and sorry for himself, and we have both done that before now, but life is still going on, and will go on, and we have to go along with it. And right now that's not too difficult, thankfully. One day at a time!
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