PS I Love You

Well Fathers' Day yesterday turned out really well.  I decided not to cook the roast, put it in the freezer instead and asked Phill if he'd like to go to the club for a while when he got home.  He was happy with that, he does like a flutter and it was his day after all.  The kids hadn't made anything for their father, I gave them some money and they walked down the street and got him a huge box of chocolates, a cake with "Dad" on it and some chocolate coated almonds.  They gave him a card and he did have the fishing rod we bought last week in Wagga so he was happy.  He got home while they were still out and we were in the bedroom talking when we heard the front screen door open and close and then the front door, which had been open closed as well.  He had just asked me where the kids were and I said "There's one of them now, the dead one".  I am sure it was Sarah coming to visit her Dad for Fathers' Day.  She adored her father, they had a really close bond, especially since I had a bit of PND after she was born, and he took care of her a lot.  He isn't as open to that sort of stuff as I am but he was convinced it was her also.  I am so proud of her for giving him a sign like that.  It's my birthday next month Sarah May, I'd like a visit too!!
So we went down for a while then got some nibbles and drinks and came home and sat outside in the sunshine with the kids, and then lit the fire pit.  It was really nice, the kids are such good company now and I think Phill really enjoyed his Fathers' Day.  We ordered pizza and all went to bed too late.  Today we drove Phill to Moss Vale for work as there was no work car, we can claim a good allowance for him taking his own car and it was a lovely day for a drive.  The trip home was long and I'm glad I had the kids with me for company, car trips are when we have the best talks.
When we were at the motel, Em got hold of Phill's phone, I don't know how we didn't see her.  Phill had been texting his work colleague about getting the keys for the work car down there and she sent this guy, who Phill hardly knows, a text saying "PS I love you".  OMG Phill nearly had apoplexy.  I myself was disappointed in her, have I taught her NOTHING?  She should have sent the message and immediately deleted it, so that bloke would forever look at Phill funny and wonder what the fuck he was up to, unbeknownst to Phill.  I tried so hard not to laugh but I couldn't help myself.  She shouldn't have done it, not to a work mate and not on the work phone, but it was so funny and so something I would have done.  He was quite stern with her and she got up and walked outside to sit in the gardens.  She wasn't upset as we thought just really tired as she'd stayed up the whole night last night.  He went down and hugged her and said sorry for swearing at her, and later when we were in the car sent her a really sweet text message.  I love the tenderness he has for her, and for Josh, but in a different way.  He does have a soft side and I can see he is really making an effort with them and with me.  I can be a bitch to live with and I freely admit it.  And I've had my problems with Em but honestly I wouldn't have her any other way.
So we got home and got some provisions for dinner.  Josh and I had some salmon with chips and salad, and I made Em some creamy garlic prawns with rice and salad.  We're all in our beds now and I have given strict instructions that we are all having an early night.  Josh goes back to school and I think I will try to get Emily a doctor's appointment tomorrow for a check up.
I have so, so much work to do in the house and I can't put it off any longer.

Phill with his giant box of chockies.

 

The sunset tonight beyond our backyard.  The days are slowly getting warmer, I love it!

 

Still no photos of the new baby.